num_pages: 480
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.In World 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 Travel provides 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 Chris; a guide to Chicagos best cheap eats by legendary music producer Steve Albini and more. Additionally each chapter includes illustrations by Wesley Allsbrook.For veteran travelers armchair enthusiasts and those in between World Travel offers a chance to experience the world like Anthony Bourdain.
language: English
title: World Travel: An Irreverent Guide
publisher: Ecco