World Travel

A guide to some of the world’s most fascinating places,as seen and experienced by writertelevision hostand relentlessly curious traveler Anthony Bourdain Anthony Bourdain saw more of the world than nearly anyone. His travels took him from the hidden pockets of his hometown of New York to a tribal longhouse in Borneofrom cosmopolitan Buenos AiresParisand Shanghai to Tanzania’s utter beauty and the stunning desert solitude of Oman’s Empty Quarter–and many places beyond. In World Travela life of experience is collected into an entertainingpracticalfun and frank travel guide that gives readers an introduction to some of his favorite places–in his own words. Featuring essential advice on how to get therewhat to eatwhere to stay andin some caseswhat to avoidWorld Travel provides essential context that will help readers further appreciate the reasons why Bourdain found a place enchanting and memorable. Supplementing Bourdain’s words are a handful of essays by friendscolleaguesand family that tell even deeper stories about a placeincluding sardonic accounts of traveling with Bourdain by his brotherChristopher; a guide to Chicago’s best cheap eats by legendary music producer Steve Albiniand more. Additionallyeach chapter includes illustrations by Wesley Allsbrook. For veteran travelersarmchair enthusiastsand those in betweenWorld Travel offers a chance to experience the world like Anthony Bourdain.