Interview: The Evolution of Anthony Bourdain's 'Parts Unknown'


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Parts Unknown is the only travel show that highlights how intertwined the industry is with everything from peas to protests in every corner of the world. It's an education as much as entertainment.

Anthony Bourdain's award-winning CNN show "Parts Unknown" returns Sunday, April 13, for its third season. Over the eight-episode run, Bourdain will explore the Punjab region that spans India and Pakistan; Las Vegas; Lyon, France; Mexico City and Oaxaca; Mississippi; Russia; Thailand; and Bahia, Brazil. We've been following the show since its debut last year and tracking the impressive impact it has on some destinations, so we were naturally interested to hear what's in store for season three. We spoke with Sandra Zweig, executive producer at Zero Point Zero Production, about the evolution of the series, the challenges of filming in dangerous destinations, and the show's impact in filming destinations. Skift: How has the show evolved over the firs three seasons?