Know Southern Italy Your Italian-American movie watchlist In film Italian-Americans are often cast as mafiosos and gangsters—here are eight must-watch movies that don’t fall into cliche.
Know Southern Italy How hemp saved a steeltown For decades, Taranto’s economy was based around a toxic plant.
Know Southern Italy Bourdain, off the cuff: Southern Italy “As important as religion, folklore, and history are to me, you know what’s more important? Dinner.”
Know Southern Italy A holy, mystical week During the Holy Week pilgrimage, barefoot, hooded penitents dressed in white visit all of the churches in the city to ask for forgiveness from the Lord.
Eat Southern Italy Recipe: Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa Nonna Romana Sciddurlo’s recipe for one of Puglia’s most iconic dishes.
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.
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.
Know Miami Bourdain, off the cuff: Miami “Miami is like that. You can eat your way across the Caribbean and through all of Latin America and then over to Africa if you’d like.”
Know Spain Photo essay: the cave dwellers of southern Spain Centuries-old traditions thrive in the caves of Andalucía
Know Paraguay Bourdain, off the cuff: Paraguay Anthony Bourdain visits Paraguay in search of his long-lost great-great-grandfather.