Know Cuba House of saints Arará, a spiritual practice born in West Africa and carried to the West Indies by enslaved people was hidden for the better part of Cuban history.
Know Cuba The cowboys of Cuba Cuban rodeos feature mismatched and refurbished equipment that is several decades old, augmenting the sense of time travel to the Wild West.
Know Cuba Kelvis Ochoa on food, drink, and tunes Eat at De Otra Manera, drink at La Guarida, and listen to Ochoa play at Oh La La.
Eat Cuba Havana on a pocketful of Cuban pesos To get an authentic taste of creole food, head to restaurants that accept Cuba’s local currency.
Eat Cuba The untold story of Havana’s clandestine restaurants Thirteen paladares survived a government crackdown to form the bedrock of contemporary Cuban cuisine.
Know Congo Bourdain’s field notes: Congo “The Congo is a place where everything is fine—until it isn’t.”
Know Spain Bourdain’s field notes: Spain “Spain is the sort of place that never really made sense, but in the very best possible way.”
Know Scotland The accidental activist: A Q&A with Janey Godley Glaswegian comedian and author Janey Godley went from barmaid to comedian to activist.
Know Miami Need to know: Miami Traverse the cuisine of Latin America, beware of the coffee, and avoid beach clichés.