Anthony Bourdain

"I’m a big believer in winging it. I’m a big believer that you’re never going to find perfect city travel experience or the perfect meal without a constant willingness to experience a bad one. Letting the happy accident happen is what a lot of vacation itineraries miss, I think, and I’m always trying to push people to allow those things to happen rather than stick to some rigid itinerary."

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Source: Interview with Ali Trachta, www.laweekly.com. August 27, 2012.

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Anthony Bourdain

Anthony Bourdain

Chef, Author, Television Personality

Anthony Bourdain was a renowned chef, author, and television personality known for his influential work in culinary storytelling.

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