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.
Eat Masa's Japan Omicho Ichiba: Kanazawa’s Kitchen Kanazawa’s fish market has a long and storied history of construction and destruction. Japanese flock there today for its renowned seafood.
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 Libya What you should have been taught about Libya When Gadhafi fell in 2011, dreams of building the Switzerland of North Africa took hold—those dreams are now a distant memory.
Know Morocco A city of stories Tangier’s literary history is unlike any other the world has ever known or may ever know again.
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.”
Drink Scotland Bound at the cask It was chance encounter with Spain that made Scottish whisky what it is today. On the banks of the River Spey, a master of wood explains all.
Know Scotland 10 things to read and watch before you go to Scotland Your ultimate book and movie list.
Go Paraguay The perfect day in Asunción Practice your Guaraní, binge on beef and corn cakes, and cool down with caipirinhas.
Know Detroit Bourdain’s field notes: Detroit “Detroit isn’t just a national treasure. It IS America.”