Editor’s note: Anthony Bourdain tragically took his own life on June 8, 2018. This story was first published in the January 2018 issue of Men’s Journal, and remains here in its original form.
The punk chef turned world traveler, with a new comic-book series, Hungry Ghosts, reveals his favorite travel kicks and other recent discoveries.
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“These are the most comfortable shoes on Earth. And they’re dirt cheap if you buy them at the right place. You can kick them off in a second when you’re going through airport security, which is a big benefit in my line of work. But they’re great for anything. I buy about three or four pairs at a time. When one pair dies, I just rotate it out.”
[$130; clarksusa.com]
I don’t like having to worry about taking it easy on luggage when I’m throwing it in an overhead bin or tossing it on the tarmac. So I travel with a piece of near-bulletproof Tumi luggage, which can take a beating and fits absolutely everything I need. Not to mention if shit goes down, I can hide behind it. And Tumi has a good repair policy if you do damage it.
[$525; tumi.com]
I’ve been listening to Kendrick Lamar’s album Damn, which came out in April, nonstop. I like his old material, but the new stuff is incredible; the beats are insane. There is no question that the man is an absolute genius and great storyteller. Who else in hip-hop is singing about stretch marks, TED Talks, and that kind of real shit? Nobody.
[$10; amazon.com]
I’ve never understood buying expensive knives unless there’s real artistry to them. That’s why I like Wüsthof offset serrated knives. They’re ergonomic and made of good German steel. They can handle super difficult cuts, but they’re also great for bread and tomatoes.
[$64.95; amazon.com]
