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Anthony Bourdain in Belfast: 3 Spots Where Tony Ate
When most people plan a trip to Ireland, they forget that the island is actually two countries: Ireland in the south, and Northern Ireland in the north (naturally!). It has been 100 years since this single island became two nations, and for most of that time, it hasn't been easy or prosperous on either side. While Belfast was originally more economically successful (and thus Northern Ireland was kept as part of the United Kingdom), this heavy-industrial city struggled to develop in more recent decades...
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Anthony Bourdain in Ethiopia: 5 Spots Where Tony Ate
If you're a particularly adventurous eater, you've probably enjoyed the truly unique experience of Ethiopian cuisine. It's unique in the world, and often critical in encouraging a wider appetite for new cuisines and travel (all puns intended!). But have you ever considered visiting the country of this food's origins? Ethiopia is a country that is both unique and little understood, and – as Anthony Bourdain finds out on his journey there – , a place filled with great cooks and great music...
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Anthony Bourdain in Senegal: 9 Spots Where Tony Ate
An utterly beguiling example of stability in an unstable land, Senegal is the sort of place that makes you question everything you know about traveling. For Anthony Bourdain, this is a country that surprises, both in terms of culture and food. Reflecting on his time in this unique African country, Tony states that "Senegal is one of the best arguments for travel I can think of." From the culture and food on display, he may well be right...
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Anthony Bourdain in Kenya: 5 Spots Where Tony Ate
"This ain’t Berkeley," remarks Anthony Bourdain as he and comedian W. Kamau Bell travel to ‘the motherland’ of Kenya and discover the unique cultures and foods of the African nation. For long-time Bourdain fans, you already know that this episode is auspicious: it is the final episode that features Tony's narration before his death in 2018...
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Anthony Bourdain in Tanzania: 7 Spots Where Tony Ate
When Anthony Bourdain goes looking for his dream of Africa, he finds himself in Tanzania and gets to experience the spectacular wildlife and scenery, as well as an amazing local food culture, in this beautiful East African country. As he has discovered on this trip, Tanzania has it all – magnificent landscapes, incredible animals, extraordinary vistas, magnificent people, "all that stuff you thought you wanted, the most jaw-dropping moments; it’s here..."
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Anthony Bourdain in Dublin: 15 Spots Where Tony Ate
When I say Ireland, what comes to mind? Green fields, pots of gold, and may a good pint of rich ruby red Guinness? If you're Anthony Bourdain, that Guinness is the first thing that comes to mind, and all the rest is just meals and sights and great conversations that fall in between pints...
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Anthony Bourdain in Argentina:
The Complete Country GuideAs a proud Argentinean, I was excited to sit down and watch the episodes where Anthony Bourdain visited Argentina; they occurred both early and late in his career, showing how much he grew as a host and traveler during that time. While he didn't visit the part of Argentina I call home – Mendoza – Anthony Bourdain did show off what makes my home country special...
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Anthony Bourdain in Venice: 7 Spots Where Tony Ate
Ah, Venice. As Anthony Bourdain describes it, it's "the most extraordinarily beautiful city in the western world." But also, Venice has changed – Venice is always changing – and it can be hard to find the true Venice, the one where Venetians live and work and eat...
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Anthony Bourdain in Buenos Aires: 5 Spots Where Tony Ate
If you find yourself on the streets of Buenos Aires, you might be confused: the capital of Argentina has a strong European influence, and it's easy to imagine Anthony Bourdain strolling the streets of any European city during the visits he made here...
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Anthony Bourdain in Sicily: 10 Spots Where Tony Ate
"Sicily is not exactly Italy," Anthony Bourdain says about a destination which beguiled him during the two trips that he made. Located just two miles miles off the coast of Italy, Sicily might be considered part of the Bel Paese from a bureaucratic standpoint, but both Sicilians and Italians agree that Sicily is a world unto itself...
