Drink Russia Recipe: Cacao nib vodka Not surprisingly, it makes for a superior Black or White Russian.
Eat Mexico Can Mexican corn be saved? One man is intent on preserving the vanishing crops that were once part of Mexico’s national identity.
Know Brazil The high priestess of Salvador In the heart of Bahia, the head of the city’s only Candomblé temple keeps the faith.
Eat Brazil Staying faithful to acarajé The Candomblé community fights to preserve the religious and cultural identity of a street food.
Know Brazil The cane cutters of Brazil It was on this land that sugarcane became one of the pillars of the Brazilian economy.
Know Libya Bourdain’s field notes: Libya “Libya is a place where there is every likelihood that everywhere you go and with everyone you meet you will be greeted warmly.”
Go New Mexico The perfect day in Santa Fe Grab a burrito and stroll around the railroad yards, restaurants, and groovy art installations of Santa Fe.
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.”
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.