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Anthony Bourdain in Sri Lanka: 7 Spots Where Tony Ate
With its sweltering heat and a predilection for spicy food, Sri Lanka shares a lot of similarities with neighboring India. However, the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean" is definitely its own destination, with distinctive historical and cultural forces, and – as Anthony Bourdain discovers over the course of his two visits to the south Asian country –, a unique and distinctive style to this otherwise familiar cuisine...
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Anthony Bourdain in India:
The Complete Country GuideWhile many Westerners think of India as a single, homogenous country, this couldn't be further from the truth – and a truth well-known to Anthony Bourdain, who visited India many times. Over the course of several trips and shows, Bourdain spent time in different parts of India, showing off its diversity of cuisine and culture...
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Anthony Bourdain in Rajasthan: 5 Spots Where Tony Ate
Located in northwest India, Rajasthan is known as the land of palaces and kings. Along with the Punjab, it sits along the border of Pakistan, and looks like a storybook landscape of mountaintop castles and forts. Rajasthan is unique in both its culture and cuisine, and for this reason, Tony Bourdain was drawn to explore the history and sample the unique flavors of this Indian state...
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Anthony Bourdain in Punjab: 5 Spots Where Tony Ate
From the tropical coast of Kerala to the mountainous northern states that straddle the Himalayas, India is as geographically diverse as it is culturally diverse. There is perhaps no place this is thrown into sharper contrast than in Punjab, the Indian state bordering Pakistan – a border that was drawn artificially by a British lawyer and forever changed the face of the subcontinent and the lives of its peoples...
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Anthony Bourdain in Kerala, India: 4 Spots Where Tony Ate
Covering the southwest corner of the Indian subcontinent, the state of Kerala is famous for its food and spices, as well as being unique in it is probably the only state where non-vegetarian food is readily available. As one might expect, having an opportunity to try meat in a traditionally-vegetarian country is something Tony Bourdain was keen to do...
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Anthony Bourdain in Lisbon: 8 Spots Where Tony Ate
Do you remember the time before Lisbon was cool? It was probably before the time that Anthony Bourdain visited Lisbon! As part of filming his show No Reservations, Tony visited Lisbon in late 2011 or early 2012 and ate his way across city. Since he visited, Lisbon has changed dramatically...
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Anthony Bourdain in Macau: 5 Spots Where Tony Ate
In the Venn diagram of cultures, Macau sits right in the overlap. Originally settled by the Portuguese in the 16th century, Macau was the first – and last – European colony in East Asia. Portugal held the colony until 1999 when they handed it over to China; in a shocking twist, Macau was not completely assimilated and retains much of its original colonial charm, but far fewer scars than other colonies around the globe...
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Anthony Bourdain in Prague: 7 Spots Where Tony Ate
While on a train in Europe, I was once told: "everyone says Paris is the most beautiful city, but Edinburgh, Bucharest, and Prague are all just as beautiful." These cities all vary a lot, and I've been lucky to visit them all – in part inspired by this friendly tip. I agree that Prague is beautiful, with plenty of incredible tourist sights and experiences...
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Anthony Bourdain in Maine: 5 Spots Where Tony Ate
If you've never been to Maine, you might not quite get it. Is it a gorgeous coastal destination where everyone feasts on fresh seafood, or a flat inland expanse where people live off the land? It turns out: it's both! If you're planning a trip to Maine and want expert advice on where to eat and what to do between meals...
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