Bourdain digs deep into the proud, often misunderstood culture of West Virginia, as he traverses a 5,000 foot mine, observes the demolition derby-like sport of rock-bouncing and dines on signature Appalachian dishes.
2 Uruguay
5/6/18
Bourdain returns to Uruguay after a decade away and finds a progressive nation in the midst of social change, but with evident fragments of its colonial past, most notably in its local cuisine
3 Newfoundland
5/13/18
An exploration of this rocky, east coast Canadian island by Bourdain reveals a magical place abundant in fish and wild game and steeped in distinctive traditions.
4 Armenia
5/20/18
Bourdain takes a wide-angle look at the culture and history of this country, heavily influenced by Europe and Russia, with guides musician of Armenian descent Serj Tankian, and historian/Armenian resident Richard Giragosian.
5 Hong Kong
6/3/18
Bourdain experiences Hong Kong through the eyes and lens of legendary cinematographer and longtime Hong Kong resident Christopher Doyle.
6 Berlin
6/10/18
In Berlin, an anomaly among German metropolises, Bourdain encounters an extremely accepting society teeming with unbridled creativity despite a grim history.
7 Cajun Mardi Gras
6/17/18
In this celebration of Louisiana's Cajun culture, complete with Zydeco music and a crawfish boil, Bourdain goes off the beaten path and takes part in the less familiar Mardi Gras traditions of the region's history stemming from the French Middle Ages.
8 Bhutan
6/24/18
Bourdain and film director Darren Aronofsky tour the remote South Asian Kingdom of Bhutan and travel on the winding East/West highway known for its spectacular views of the Himalayan Mountains.
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The Peabody and Emmy ® award winning CNN Original Series Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown follows the veteran chef and best-selling author as he travels the globe in a celebration of diverse foods and culture.