World Travel: An Irreverent Guide

Product Description A guide to some of the worlds most fascinating places, as seen and experienced by writer, television host, and relentlessly curious traveler Anthony BourdainAnthony 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 Borneo, from cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, Paris, and Shanghai to Tanzanias utter beauty and the stunning desert solitude of Omans Empty Quarterand many places beyond.InWorld Travel, a life of experience is collected into an entertaining, practical, fun and frank travel guide that gives readers an introduction to some of his favorite placesin his own words. Featuring essential advice on how to get there, what to eat, where to stay and, in some cases, what to avoid,World Travelprovides essential context that will help readers further appreciate the reasons why Bourdain found a place enchanting and memorable.Supplementing Bourdains words are a handful of essays by friends, colleagues, and family that tell even deeper stories about a place, including sardonic accounts of traveling with Bourdain by his brother, Christopher; a guide to Chicagos best cheap eats by legendary music producer Steve Albini, and more. Additionally, each chapter includes illustrations byWesley Allsbrook.For veteran travelers, armchair enthusiasts, and those in between,World Traveloffers a chance to experience the world like Anthony Bourdain. Review "There will never be anyone quite like Anthony Bourdain. ButWorld Traveloffers readers the potential to travel the world as he did." FortuneBourdains final book gives readers insider knowledge of his favorite global locales. Fans of Parts Unknown will want to add this to their spring reading lists. CNNThis book takes you on a journey around the world through the eyes of famously curious culinarian Anthony Bourdain. From Spain to Argentina to Tanzania and beyond, Bourdain saw more of the world than most of us, and this book offers the chance to see and taste much of it right along with him. Chicago Tribune[R]ead cover to cover, country by country, it is an enduring embodiment of Anthony Bourdains love for the whole world and a reminder of how to stack our priorities the next time were able to follow in his footsteps. The New York TimesIts the World According to Tonya browsable compendium of his matchless commentary on worthy destinations in 43 countries. PeopleCharming. Irresistible.An exhilarating and worthwhile choice for those planning an actual trip and for stay-at-home travelers. Library Journal(starred review)"This gloriously messy miscellany of off-kilter observations and lightning-in-a-bottle insights will make one want to read, eat, and experience the world the way Bourdain did. Bourdains fans will devour this." Publishers Weekly"An exhilarating whirlwind tour.... Anyone who loved and misses Bourdain will want this book." Kirkus ReviewsA collection of remembrances mixed in with a global travel guide, this collection of city-by-city tips and restaurant suggestions uses Anthony Bourdain's own words alongside Laurie Woolever's, making this a one-of-a-kind book honoring a one-of-a-kind soul. Good Morning AmericaThe late television host had dreams of creating a guidebook for all his favorite cities across the world, and his longtime assistant and collaborator took the notes from their singular brainstorming session and turned that dream into a reality." EW.COM[F]eels like an adventure, a delightful surprise as you turn the page from Vienna (Austria) to Bhutan. Bloomberg News About the Author Anthony Bourdain was the author of the novels Bone in the Throat and Gone Bamboo, the memoir A Cooks Tour, and the New York Times bestsellers Kitchen Confidential, Medium Raw, and Appetites. His work appeared in the New York Times and The New Yorker. He was the host of the popular television shows No Re

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