World Travel: An Irreverent Guide

Name: World Travel: An Irreverent Guide
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Rating: 4.5 (5372 reviews)
Author: Anthony Bourdain

by Anthony Bourdain

Nonfiction Memoir

4.5 (5,372)

4.5 stars from 5,372 reviews. One of the highest rated Nonfiction books we track.

384 pages~6.4 hr readPublished by HarperCollins B and Blackstone PublishingPublished 2020-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You've watched his shows and want to visit the places he loved, with his specific recommendations on where to eat and stay.
You're a traveller who values authentic experience over tourist traps and want someone opinionated to show you the way.
You appreciate Bourdain's writing style and want more of his sharp observations about food, culture, and why places matter.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for a traditional guidebook with maps, opening hours, and logistical details.
You prefer travel content that doesn't centre one person's perspective and taste.
You haven't connected with Bourdain's work and find his cynical, conversational tone off-putting.

About this book

World Travel collects Anthony Bourdain's experiences from destinations across the globe into a practical travel guide. His journeys span from hidden areas of New York to a tribal longhouse in Borneo, as well as Buenos Aires, Paris, Shanghai, Tanzania, and Oman's Empty Quarter, among other locations. The guide features Bourdain's firsthand accounts of his favorite places, including advice on how to get there, what to eat, where to stay, and what to avoid in some cases. Each chapter is illustrated by Wesley Allsbrook. The book also includes essays from friends, colleagues, and family members who share additional stories about these destinations. Contributors include Bourdain's brother Christopher, who offers accounts of traveling with Bourdain, and music producer Steve Albini, who provides a guide to Chicago's affordable dining options. Intended for experienced travelers, casual readers, and those exploring travel for the first time, World Travel offers insight into why Bourdain found these places memorable and worth visiting.

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Currently #1,242 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller. Climbing the charts — 43% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.5★ from 5,372 reviews

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