Know Congo The Goma paradox How arms trading, corruption, illegal mining, and the foreign aid that comes with conflict fuel a Congolese city’s boom.
Know Congo 18 things to know before you go to eastern Congo Plan well, and don’t forget to try the fish, take a hike, and taste Congolese cheese and coffee.
Know Congo Bourdain, off the cuff: Congo “It is written that I should be loyal to the nightmare of my choice. I think I now understand what that means.”
Know Congo Bourdain’s field notes: Congo “The Congo is a place where everything is fine—until it isn’t.”
Eat Lyon Photo essay: In the kitchen of Mère Brazier Photographer Etienne Maury offers a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of a legendary Lyonnais kitchen.
Eat Paraguay Eat like Bourdain: Paraguay Empanadas de carne, grilled dorado fish, and sopa paraguaya.
Go Spain A perfect day in Granada Take in the majesty of the Alhambra between tapas bars and flamenco in the ancient Spanish city of Granada.
Go Shanghai The perfect day in Shanghai Scour the markets, get your fill of dumplings, and take in the sights of this hypermodern Chinese megalopolis.
Go Masa's Japan A perfect day in Kanazawa Head into the samurai past, stroll Kanazawa’s central fish market, and nibble on some of Japan’s finest sushi.