Valerie Bailey
Valerie is a travel writer currently based in Cleveland, but her favorite destinations are Alaska, London, and Jordan – only one of which Bourdain ever visited! You can find her writing on Lonely Planet, Forbes, and her travel blog, Valerie & Valise.
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Anthony Bourdain in Iceland: 7 Spots Where Tony Ate
Over the past decade, Iceland has become a top global destination for travelers. From opportunities to see the northern lights and soak in geothermal spas to a unique culture and cuisine that you can only find on this isolated island in the Atlantic, Iceland has a lot to offer – so it's no surprise that there are some fantastic spots and interesting dishes on the list of places visited by Anthony Bourdain in Iceland...
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Anthony Bourdain in Finland: 6 Spots Where Tony Ate (& Drank)
I always love when I've visited somewhere Anthony Bourdain visited at the same time of year he did; it creates this special connection through space and time. That's how I felt watching the episode where Anthony Bourdain visits Finland; he spent time there during the frigid winter of 2011-2012; I did the same just after the new year in 2013 – and yes, it really is as cold as he suggests in his episode...
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Anthony Bourdain in Sweden: 4 Spots Where Tony Ate
"Sweden: it's more than just meatballs!" declares Anthony Bourdain in the opening scenes of the Sweden episode. Despite a deep-seated hatred of ABBA – one that is entirely unsupported by the Swedes he meets –, Tony travels to the land of IKEA, meatballs, and reindeer to show us his unique perspective...
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Anthony Bourdain in Copenhagen:
4 Spots Where Tony AteIn the summer of 2013, I boarded a plane from London to Copenhagen nursing a raging hangover. Meeting up with my best friend from college, we spent a weekend exploring the best Copenhagen has to offer – we saw sights like Tivoli and Christiania, we ate incredible food, and we soaked up the sunshine in one of the happiest places on earth. Little did I know that I was there just two weeks after Anthony Bourdain...
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Anthony Bourdain in Amsterdam:
12 Spots Where Tony Ate"It's like the European version of Bangkok – a very high threshold for bad behavior," says Anthony Bourdain, strolling down the streets of Amsterdam. When you think of Amsterdam, you might have similar ideas in mind: the city is well known for its red light district, its green-friendly cafes, and as a place where travelers can come have experiences that aren't legal in many other parts of Europe.
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Anthony Bourdain in Greece:
The Complete Country GuideIt's hard to understate how deeply you feel the weight of history in Greece. While other destinations – Iraq, Egypt, and Mexico spring to mind – lay claim to earlier civilizations, the Western world is undoubtedly still affected by the earliest culture that developed in the Greek empire. You can see it all around you when exploring Greece, and taste it in the dishes and flavors on the plate when eating there...
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Anthony Bourdain in Budapest:
4 Spots Where Tony AteEarly in my own European travels many years ago, I was given the following sage advice: "everyone says Paris is the most beautiful city, but Edinburgh, Budapest, and Prague are all just as beautiful." I've been quite fortunate to visit three of those four cities – but not Budapest, a city with Anthony Bourdain raves about in his episode featuring the Hungarian capital...
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8 Essential Anthony Bourdain Gifts for the Top Tony Fan You Know
It's coming: the commercialized holiday season is fast approaching. While we all have our opinions about the reason for the season and who's missing the mark in their marketing of it, it's a reality that gift-giving is part of the season and there are few better feelings than watching someone you love open a thoughtful gift and appreciate it...
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Anthony Bourdain in Germany:
The Complete Country GuideThere's an important question I love to ask people when I meet them: if you could enjoy just one cuisine of food for the rest of your life, what would it be? For me, the answer is simple: Korean food, or maybe German. Most people are surprised by my answer, as these two types of cuisine could not be more different. But German food holds a special place in my heart and stomach; I love sausages in their many flavors and compositions, the myriad of ways one can cook a potato, and the expectation that every great meal comes with a serving of beer and gemütlichkeit...
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Anthony Bourdain in Berlin: 10 Spots Where Tony Ate
It's hard to understate the significant role that Berlin has played in European history and culture. Throughout most of the 20th century, it was a city divided by political pressure, but somehow managed to emerge and thrive as one of the most artistic capitals in a continent with many contenders. As one might expect, it was impossible for Anthony Bourdain not to comment on the role of art in Berlin's history and present expression, while sampling its food and meeting its people...
