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Anthony Bourdain in Há»™i An: 3 Spots Where Tony Ate
To say that Anthony Bourdain loved Vietnam feels like an understatement. It was a place he regularly referred to as one of his favorite destinations in the world – if not the destination he most loved to visit. Over the course of his television career, Tony filmed eight episodes in Vietnam, making it one of the most shown outside his home country. During those trips, he visited different parts of the country, engaged with the challenging history of American-Vietnamese relations, and ate a lot of delicious food...
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Anthony Bourdain in Cambodia:
A Complete Country GuideWhen you think of Cambodia, it's likely that one of two things come to mind: maybe you're old enough to remember or have learned about the horrors of the Cambodian Civil War, or – if you're fortunate to not know that dark chapter – you might think of the beautiful temples splashed across the screens of social media. There's much more to this country, including its culinary heritage – which it's no surprise that Tony Bourdain wanted to experience, given his love of Southeast Asia and its many cuisines...
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Anthony Bourdain in Phnom Penh:
2 Spots Where Tony AteWhen it comes to exploring Southeast Asia, there's no shortage of incredible places to visit. Cambodia is one which – despite a dark history – has become wildly popular on social media, inspiring visitors to come and learn more about this part of a diverse and delicious region...
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Anthony Bourdain in Hanoi: 13 Spots Where Tony Ate
During his career, there are some iconic spots that Anthony Bourdain visited. Beirut comes to might right off the bat. Iran was a particularly special experience since it's so hard for Americans to visit. Congo was a work of art. And, of course, Vietnam – his self-described favorite country, and one where the most important meal of his career took place, with President Obama on little plastic stools...
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Anthony Bourdain in Rome: 18 Spots Where Tony Ate
"I love this city. Middle of tourist season and you can still walk right back in time." So says Anthony Bourdain during his first visit to Rome; unlike some destinations that he only visited once during his television career, Rome kept calling out to him – and he kept returning to discover more of the true Rome, with all its beauty and despair, each subsequent visit...
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Anthony Bourdain in Ho Chi Minh City: 8 Spots Where Tony Ate
There is a uniquely unrelenting vibrancy to Vietnam, likely borne from its turbulent yet formative past. In Ho Chi Minh City, previously known as Saigon, you’ll find yourself surrounded by a surplus of stimuli to fascinate all senses. With motorbikes zipping through the streets in all directions, the sound of food sizzling away at street stalls, and the profound smells of fresh, powerful ingredients flowing freely through the thick, humid air, the largest city in Vietnam has all the ingredients to make a traveling food-lover’s dream come true...Â
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Anthony Bourdain in the Philippines: The Complete Country Guide
Made up of over 7000 islands, to call the Philippines archipelago vast would be an understatement. Over the course of his travels, Tony Bourdain discovered that the food on offer in this South East Asian country reflects its sprawling diversity – and all of the places he visited are still waiting to welcome you today...
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Anthony Bourdain in Pampanga: 3 Spots Where Tony Ate
Located two hours north of the capital city of Manila, the region of Pampanga in the Philippines is known as the country’s breadbasket and culinary capital, and as such is a fitting destination for Anthony Bourdain during his travels in the region. Pampanga is a municipality located just northwest of Manila, and is home to larger cities including Angeles and San Fernando...
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Anthony Bourdain in Manila: 5 Spots Where Tony Ate
The capital of the Philippines, Manila is a city that Anthony Bourdain has visited more than once, and from the vast array of culinary delights on offer, it’s easy to see why the “pearl of the Orient” isn’t something that can be fully experienced in a single trip...
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Anthony Bourdain in Indonesia:
The Complete Country GuideTo say that Anthony Bourdain had strong feelings for – and about – Indonesia is an understatement. From his first visit, Bourdain was enthralled by Indonesia; its sights, smells, tastes, and history were fascinating to him and he hoped to both convey that to visitors at home and help protect it as one of his many "someday I might settle down here" spots...