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  • Bourdain’s Shows
    • A Cook’s Tour
    • No Reservations
    • The Layover
    • Parts Unknown
  • Explore the World
    • Africa
    • Asia
    • Europe
    • Middle East
    • North America
      • United States
    • Oceania
    • South America
    • Spin the Globe
  • The ELB Shop
  • Anthony Bourdain in Saudi Arabia Hero

    Anthony Bourdain in Saudi Arabia: 3 Spots Where Tony Ate

    May 29, 2023 / No Comments

    When asking for fan suggestions on where to visit, Anthony Bourdain didn’t take the easy choices, instead opting for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, stating “Of all the choices, Saudi would be the hard and challenging thing…[with] prejudice and misconceptions to overcome”. Upon arriving in the country, he finds a place ready to challenge him to see how regular Saudis live their lives, treat their guests, and (of course), eat their food...

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    Anthony Bourdain in Kurdistan: 4 Spots Where Tony Ate

    May 2, 2023
    Anthony Bourdain in Iran Hero

    Anthony Bourdain in Iran: 5 Spots Where Tony Ate

    May 9, 2023
  • Anthony Bourdain in Iran Hero

    Anthony Bourdain in Iran: 5 Spots Where Tony Ate

    May 9, 2023 / No Comments

    Despite its mixed reputation on the international stage, ask anyone who has been and they'll tell you: Iran is a beautiful and beguiling destination. It's no surprise that Anthony Bourdain was drawn to visit, during the pinnacle of his career and at a time when the prospect of visiting Iran was as much a logistical challenge as a social statement...

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    Anthony Bourdain in Dubai Hero

    Anthony Bourdain in Dubai: 5 Spots Where Tony Ate

    May 1, 2023
  • Anthony Bourdain in Israel Hero

    Anthony Bourdain in Israel: 5 Spots Tony Ate in Jerusalem

    May 8, 2023 / No Comments

    Referred to as “easily the most contentious piece of real estate in the world”, Anthony Bourdain discovers a beautiful and sophisticated place, packed with history and, of course, mouth-watering food. Where in the world could this be? Israel – of course, and unsurprisingly...

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    Anthony Bourdain in Iran Hero

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    May 9, 2023
  • Anthony Bourdain in Kurdistan Hero

    Anthony Bourdain in Kurdistan: 4 Spots Where Tony Ate

    May 2, 2023 / No Comments

    It’s right to receive blank looks and a curious expression when you mention Kurdistan, but this large area encompassing northern Iraq, as well as parts of Turkey, Iran, and Syria is where Anthony Bourdain finds himself discovering the region's unique take on some familiar culinary favorites...

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    Anthony Bourdain in Iran Hero

    Anthony Bourdain in Iran: 5 Spots Where Tony Ate

    May 9, 2023
  • Anthony Bourdain in Dubai Hero

    Anthony Bourdain in Dubai: 5 Spots Where Tony Ate

    May 1, 2023 / No Comments

    Dubai looms large in the imagination of every traveler: the small Emirate has become known for doing everything bigger and wilder – even when nature says otherwise. It certainly doesn't seem like a place that Anthony Bourdain would have traveled... but always one to challenge our expectations, Tony did visit Dubai...

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About Your Guide


Hi! I’m Valerie, and like you, I love to travel and discover the world through food. I am inspired by Anthony Bourdain as a traveler, adventurous eater, and writer.
  
I started this site to help people follow in Tony’s footsteps, and to open our mouths, minds, and hearts to one another through culinary travel. 
 
While most of the resources on this site were written by me, I’ve enlisted some fellow Bourdain enthusiasts and travelers to help share these resources.

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