Know Sicily Bourdain, off the cuff: Sicily “I’m no marine biologist, but I know dead octopus when I see one.”
Know Sicily What you should know about the Sicilian Mafia The Mafia no longer terrorizes the streets of Palermo, but the criminal organization’s influence is still felt in the boot of Italy.
Know Spain Photo essay: the cave dwellers of southern Spain Centuries-old traditions thrive in the caves of Andalucía
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.
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.”
Eat Spain Recipe: tortilla española Spanish chef Penelope Casas on how to make a simple Spanish potato omelet.
Know Lyon Bourdain, off the cuff: Lyon “Lyon is a dark, tragic, beautiful, well-eating city, and everyone here knows that they have a really good life.”
Know Shanghai Photo essay: the tattoo artists of Shanghai Shanghai is the center of China’s burgeoning ink scene.
Know Scotland Need to know: Glasgow Because “the people of Glasgow have a better time at a funeral than the people of Edinburgh have at a wedding.”
Know Shanghai Bourdain, off the cuff: Shanghai “From what I see everywhere I go, the world is becoming more Chinese.”
Know Scotland 10 things to read and watch before you go to Scotland Your ultimate book and movie list.