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Icelanders contend with winter darkness.

It's the middle of winter in Iceland and, with only four hours of daylight each day, it may be enough to drive a person mad. Instead host Tony Bourdain checks out rumors that darkness is the excuse for Icelanders to party the night away.

A vicarious thrill ride as Tony discovers Vietnam from the buzzing streets of Hanoi to the rural beauty of the Montagnards, and the mysterious Island of Mr. Sang. This episode shows exactly why Tony has been completely seduced by Vietnam and it's people.

From the buzzing streets of Hanoi to the beautiful Montagnard mountains and the mysterious Island of Mr. Sang, Anthony Bourdain finds himself completely seduced by the mystifying country of Vietnam and its people.

Explore the city of light and love's unexpected surprises on a journey through the lives of the city's working class. Explore the varied ethnic communities which contribute to the pulse and edginess of glitzy Paris.

Explore the city of light and love's unexpected surprises on a journey through the lives of the city's working class. Explore the varied ethnic communities which contribute to the pulse and edginess of glitzy Paris.

Tony has always been fascinated by the way cuisines and cultures blend over the centuries. He's particularly fascinated by Malaysia, where Chinese influence has mixed with Malay, Indian, Nyonya and indigenous Borneo culture.

Tony has always been fascinated by the notion of "natural fusion," the way cuisines and cultures blend over the centuries. He's particularly fascinated by Malaysia, where Chinese influence has mixed with Malay, Indian, Nyonya and indigenous Borneo culture

In Sicily, Tony eats some tripe at a local frittola stand in II Capo Market, a spleen sandwich with Sicily's President, and salt encrusted fish. Later, Tony also debates where to get the best cannoli.

On assignment and with deadline looming for a major food magazine, Tony's got four days to cover the "very best" of the new chef-centric Las Vegas. He visits The Double Down, Bouchon, El Sombrero, Beauty Bar, Freemont Street and much more.

Tony is in for a wild trip as he journeys through Uzbekistan's 2000-year-old capital, Tashkent, dines at Jumanji, goes to a bellydancing club, gets acquainted with the culture by visiting a local mosque, shops for a wedding present and much more.

Tony begins his exploration of outer Miami in vibrant Little Haiti.

Tony begins his exploration of outer Miami in the vibrant Creole enclave of Little Haiti. Later, he heads out to the vast subtropical preserves of the Everglades. And in South Beach he visits a dive bar, Club Deuce, and Loco Taqueria.

Anthony Bourdain seeks personal enlightenment in Peru, where spiritual travelers have ventured for centuries, hungry for knowledge of themselves and other worlds.

Anthony Bourdain is on a mission to obtain personal enlightenment, and his travels bring him to Peru, a land of ancient culture, rich cuisine, and vibrant people. He dines in Lima, meets members of a Peruvian Eseeja tribe in the jungle and much more.

Anthony Bourdain's Japanese adventure begins in Osaka at an underground bar devoted to the hardcore fans of the local baseball team, the Hanshin Tigers. Then he goes to the Kiso Valley for some relaxation.

Tony's Japanese adventure begins in Osaka at an underground bar devoted to the hardcore fans of the local baseball team, the Hanshin Tigers. Then he goes to the Kiso Valley for some relaxation, and eats some tuna belly and roe at a tiny sushi bar.

Tony Bourdain travels to Christ Church, New Zealand to give a guest lecture at Savour, an upscale food and wine convention. When he can't connect with his audience, he heads for the countryside to find the real Kiwi lifestyle.

Tony experiences the varied culture and cuisine of China for the first time. From Beijing to Chengdu, he squeezes in roast duck, a regional sheep stomach delicacy and a little calligraphy.

As far as world cuisines go, China is the big one. But, believe it or not, Tony has never been to China before! So tackling Beijing and Chengdu on his first trip to the country he decides to squeeze in as much food and culture as humanly possible.