A Cook's Tour

Bourdain's adventures take him to some of the most unconventional food scenes — I wonder what motivated these selections and how he prepared for such daring experiences.

Reading about the different food traditions made me curious whether others felt more appreciative of the cultures or just enjoyed the culinary stories.

His personal history and attitude seem to play a big role in his willingness to experiment — I wonder what aspects of his life shaped that fearless curiosity.