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 Sicily Bourdain, off the cuff: Sicily “I’m no marine biologist, but I know dead octopus when I see one.”
Eat Spain Recipe: tortilla española Spanish chef Penelope Casas on how to make a simple Spanish potato omelet.
Eat Paraguay The united soybean republic Jordi Ruiz Cirera documents how soy production has boosted Paraguay’s economy—but devastated its rural population.
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.