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Anthony Bourdain: A Cook's Tour - 2 Seasons 35 Full Episodes Can Be Streamed for Free @ GoTraveler

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Anthony Bourdain's very first show that launched his career as a food / world-travel show host on the Food Network - A Cook's Tour (2002-2003) - has recently been made available in its entirety (2 seasons, 35 episodes) for FREE streaming access on the GoTraveler.com website - [sources: openculture.com, outlookindia.com]

  • Outside of the physical DVD release - and unless there is a current streaming service that allows users to readily access older Food Network programmes such as A Cook's Tour that I'm not aware of - then AFAIK, no other streaming content service/platform seems to have this particular show at this time

ALL 35 episodes can be played directly on the web browser whilst on the GoTraveler website:

  • no user signup/login required
  • no geo-blocking restrictions
  • episodes are only up to 480p viewable up to 1080p HD resolution (confirmed 21/07/2022)
  • NOTE: GoTraveler says that all of its content can be viewed on various devices/platforms e.g. Roku, Apple mobile devices, Apple TV, Android devices

Alternatives - Free streaming on GoTraveler's YouTube channel - but somewhat problematic [1] [2]

[1] GoTraveler's YouTube playlist #1 - Anthony Bourdain: A Cook's Tour - 480p

  • These YouTube videos are up to 480p only
  • As at July 2022, there are geo-blocking restrictions on 21 (out of 35) episode videos for Australian visitors to this YouTube playlist, meaning there are only 14 visibly selectable episodes for Australian viewers
  • You may have to resort to using a VPN service with a non-Australian IP address (e.g. USA) in order to view all 35 episodes

[2] GoTraveler's YouTube playlist #2 - Anthony Bourdain: A Cook's Tour - 4K

  • These are 4K versions of Anthony Bourdain: A Cook's Tour episodes
  • As at July 2022, only the first 7 episodes of Season 1 have been uploaded (however S01E01 "A Taste of Tokyo" seems to be geo-blocked for Australian visitors)
  • Hopefully the rest of the remaining Season 1 and Season 2 episodes will be uploaded (in 4K resolution) in the future

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Comments

  • +31

    Rip

    • yeah weird that it has that effect when you see something with his name on, thats all that comes to mind, despite being a fan of his shows a while back.

      • đź’Ż

      • +21

        What a stupid and unnecessary comment

      • WOW

      • +1

        True. That would make anyone question their worth.

  • YUM.

  • +1

    Love this man!

  • +15

    Loved this show but I haven’t been able to watch it since his death… still totally devastated

    • He ended his life the day after he and his then-partner were questioned by the FBI over the molestation of an under-age actor. His partner fled the country and left him behind. He left all together. Terrible way to go out considering all he'd overcome in his life.

      His partner was one of the founders of the "#MeToo" movement, Asia Argento.

      • to be clear, the accusation was against Asia Argento he's wife. Anthony was not accused of sexual assault

        • He was questioned about his involvement and knowledge, as the two of them transported the victim across state lines to be abused by Argento. That act put Bourdain under suspicion of trafficking an under aged child for a sex crime.

    • Almost every episode he mentions killing himself, in some, several times.

      • Just took one sec trafficking scandal then. I probably would too if I was guilty

  • +3

    This man could drink like a fish :-)

      • -3

        Nah, the rope was his downfall :-(
        RIP

      • He seriously did though, there's no denying his lifestyle contributed to the state of his mental health leading up to his death.

        • That's a life 99 percent of the people would only dream. He died at the age of 61. But how many of 99 year olds would have lived as much as he did?

          • +1

            @baldur: I understand what you're saying, but I think it comes down to what one considers as being alive or 'living'.

            Personally, if I had to choose between being a drunk/drug abuser that travelled the world, or growing old both physically and mentally healthy, I would pick the latter.

          • +1

            @baldur: Yes he lived a lot, but the low points became so low that they were unbearable, so he ended his life.

            Be careful what you dream for.

  • +5

    Legends never die. Great show like all of his shows

  • +25

    Anthony Bourdain was one of my biggest career inspirations . After reading his first book as a young Chef he opened my eyes to want to cook and travel around the world see different places and people. I did travel throughout Asia Europe North and South America experiencing different cultures customs and of course food….something that brings many people together. I loved his outlook on cooking and his desire to try anything once. I loved that his first Head Chef job was in a New York restaurant kitchen and was full of misfits from all walks society but they all came together as a team, he loved the comradery of the commercial kitchen……something I totally relate to in many ways. So much respect for this great man and his ability to tell great and interesting stories too.

    Continue to RIP Anthony Bourdain

  • +3

    Legend

  • +1

    Miss him so much :(

  • +6

    I say this as a huge fan, A Cook's Tour is his worst show. He hasn't travelled much, is pretty naive, the format isn't quite locked in, and in the books he writes that they didn't let him off the leash much on creative freedom.

    That said, it's still a good show and also really interesting to dive back into the early days if you are a fan. No Reservations and, later, Parts Unknown, are both absolute bangers and I believe they are free on SBS On Demand. Definitely worth watching if you never have, or if you feel like a travel show while locked down.

    As everyone else said… all time legend, big inspiration. If you like travelling or cooking, you will like his shows and books. If you don't, you will after you watch them. I am ready to start from episode one again, but my wife still can't watch anything he is in, still too raw.

    • How does he compare to Gordon Ramsey?

      • +1

        Gordon Ramsey is medium rare, Anthony Bourdain is well done

      • +1

        He set the benchmark for food travel.
        It's a work of art and a labour of love. Poignant. Poetic.
        Gordon is nowhere in the same league.

  • +1

    Seasons 1-12 Available on SBS on Demand.

    • That’s a different series “parts unknown”

  • +2

    Awesome guy, great glipses into other cultures, places and foods. Watching Anthony is like just chillin with a friend and enjoying a drink together over good convo. A legend

  • -6

    This is free everywhere, so not a bargain as it's soooooooooo old.

  • +3

    He never found what he was searching for.

    • i’m not that familiar with his work but he looked like he was living his dream life

      • +1

        yeah he was but he wasn't satisfied, so he took his own life away.

        • last orders ..damn brave man. take some guts to do it

  • +3

    All episodes of parts unknown is on amazon prime video.

  • +1

    If you get a chance watch Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain. It might change your outlook about his perspective on food which I was never really a fan of. As OZlandfill mentioned above, he never found what he was looking for. RIP.

  • +9

    "You can always tell when a person has worked in a restaurant. There’s an empathy that can only be cultivated by those who’ve stood between a hungry mouth and a $28 pork chop, a special understanding of the way a bunch of motley misfits can be a family. Service industry work develops the “soft skills” recruiters talk about on LinkedIn — discipline, promptness, the ability to absorb criticism, and most important, how to read people like a book. The work is thankless and fun and messy, and the world would be a kinder place if more people tried it. With all due respect to my former professors, I’ve long believed I gained more knowledge in kitchens, bars, and dining rooms than any college could even hold."

    Anthony Bourdain

    • -2

      Screw universities. Everyone should just go be a chef. Get really smart

  • +1

    RIP mate! One of the best travel series which I have watched.

  • Anyone know where to watch all episodes of No Reservations?

    • If you ever do find out mate please let me know :)

    • SBS on Demand

    • SBS OnDemand

  • Currently watching The Layover Season 1 - love it so far. It's literally the title - he has a layover of a period of 24 hours (more or less) which is quite different to Parts Unknown.

    It is quite amusing to see him with raw energy where-ever he goes but seamlessly articulates his vision in a way that makes you go "oh yeah that makes sense"

  • +5

    Anyone experiencing harsh times. Please seek help

    https://www.lifeline.org.au/

    https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

    • +2

      Yes. Even a chat with mates over the phone or online.

      Talk sh*t. Talk whatever. Just reach out to each other.

      • +2

        What if you don't have any friends?

        • +2

          Reach out to one of the helplines. They are always available and focus on listening to you and helping you. Sometimes even friends can’t give you that

  • I have updated the deal post's details after deciding to (re)watch some Anthony Bourdain: A Cook's Tour episodes on the GoTraveler website - and I'm pleasantly surprised to belatedly discover that unlike the initial launch nearly a year ago, the episodes are no longer limited to 480p resolution, and they can be viewed up to 1080p HD resolution.

    Strangely enough, I also revisited GoTraveler's official YouTube playlists for Anthony Bourdain: A Cook's Tour - and found that these playlists haven't been updated much at all, maybe a handful of episode videos got unblocked in terms of geo-restrictions for Australian viewers. There are STILL 21(!) episodes being geo-restricted for Aussie viewers on YouTube playlist, and they're still at 480p resolution only.

    Bottom line: all 35 episodes of Anthony Bourdain: A Cook's Tour can still be viewed for free at the GoTraveler webpage, and they can be enjoyed at 1080p HD resolution.

  • +2

    "Eat at a local restaurant tonight. Get the cream sauce. Have a cold pint at 4 o’clock in a mostly empty bar. Go somewhere you’ve never been. Listen to someone you think may have nothing in common with you. Order the steak rare. Eat an oyster. Have a negroni. Have two. Be open to a world where you may not understand or agree with the person next to you, but have a drink with them anyways. Eat slowly. Tip your server. Check in on your friends. Check in on yourself. Enjoy the ride."

    • +1

      though you can find this quote all over the internet and on various framed goods on Etsy, it’s not by him. shame as it’s a good one. it’s by some anonymous internet poster.

  • +1

    Also on SBS On Demand. Both season 1 and 2. It's free. Along with all five seasons of No Reservation.

  • As others have mentioned it’s free on SBS on demand. I have been watching no reservations again and it’s not doing wonders for my long-curbed cigarette habit, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

  • I CANT UPVOTE THIS REPOSTY

    • Because high profile posters like TA were spamming ozbargain with reposts by trawling back 6 months and reposting deals on the day to farm notoriety

      • Someone has a grudge against TA. Noticed TA rarely posts anymore?

        I can tell you exactly who and it wasn't him. They start with A and S.

        • no grudge against TA. grudge against his followers who blindly upvoted ebay jack deals without any actual deals listed. also the spam deals, such as reposts and telco 'free calls to x', movie added to paid streaming service, etc.

  • +1

    Bourdain still the best food show of all time. Absolutely shits all over Somebody Feed Phil..

  • +2

    Both seasons of this show have been free at SBS On Demand forever.

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