Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre World
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Bizarre World is the followup to the successful Bizarre Foods. The show encompasses not only the classic bizarre foods of the world but also the unique cultures of the world. The new show appears to have been dropped in favor of new episodes of Bizarre Foods, which began in April 2010. The official website link redirects to the Bizarre Foods page on the Travel Channel
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Season 1: 2009
| Episode # | Air date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Pilot) | Oct 28, 2008 | Turkey Turkey Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe... |
Andrew explores the culture of Turkey. In the city of Edirne Andrew experiences Turkey's number one sport oil wrestling Oil wrestling Oil wrestling , also called grease wrestling, is the Turkish national sport. It is so called because the wrestlers douse themselves with olive oil. It is related to the Uzbeki kurash, Tuvan khuresh and Tatar köräş... . In Istanbul Andrew sits in for a session of the little know art of male belly dancing. For the last leg of his journey Andrew travels to Turkey's country side for a mud bath and a lesson in Turkish superstition. |
| 1 | Sept 1, 2009 | Cuba Cuba The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city... |
Andrew travels to a place where few Americans have the opportunity to explore – Cuba Cuba The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city... . He takes part in a Santería Santería Santería is a syncretic religion of West African and Caribbean origin influenced by Roman Catholic Christianity, also known as Regla de Ocha, La Regla Lucumi, or Lukumi. Its liturgical language, a dialect of Yoruba, is also known as Lucumi.... ritual that leaves him covered in blood, devours a large tree rat, and discovers what it takes to grow world-class tobacco Tobacco Tobacco is an agricultural product processed from the leaves of plants in the genus Nicotiana. It can be consumed, used as a pesticide and, in the form of nicotine tartrate, used in some medicines... . |
| 2 | Sept 8, 2009 | Belize Belize Belize is a constitutional monarchy and the northernmost country in Central America. Belize has a diverse society, comprising many cultures and languages. Even though Kriol and Spanish are spoken among the population, Belize is the only country in Central America where English is the official... |
Andrew heads to the eye-catching country of Belize Belize Belize is a constitutional monarchy and the northernmost country in Central America. Belize has a diverse society, comprising many cultures and languages. Even though Kriol and Spanish are spoken among the population, Belize is the only country in Central America where English is the official... where he dives into the blue waters and gets up close and personal with sharks and stingrays. He also heads deep underground to explore an ancient cave where skeletons from the past still remain. |
| 3 | Sept 15, 2009 | Kalahari | Andrew journeys to Botswana Botswana Botswana, officially the Republic of Botswana , is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa. The citizens are referred to as "Batswana" . Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name after becoming independent within the Commonwealth on 30 September 1966... , where one of the oldest hunter-gatherer tribes teaches him how to live off the land and become one of their tight-knit community. Andrew gets the rare experience of living just as our ancestors did centuries ago. |
| 4 | Sept 22, 2009 | South Africa | Andrew explores urban South Africa, where he finds old traditions in unexpected places. In gritty Johannesburg Johannesburg Johannesburg also known as Jozi, Jo'burg or Egoli, is the largest city in South Africa, by population. Johannesburg is the provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa, having the largest economy of any metropolitan region in Sub-Saharan Africa... , he faces one of the tallest jumps of his life. And in Cape Town Cape Town Cape Town is the second-most populous city in South Africa, and the provincial capital and primate city of the Western Cape. As the seat of the National Parliament, it is also the legislative capital of the country. It forms part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality... , he rescues African penguins and rappels off Table Mountain Table Mountain Table Mountain is a flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa, and is featured in the flag of Cape Town and other local government insignia. It is a significant tourist attraction, with many visitors using the cableway or hiking to the top... 's steep cliff. |
| 5 | Sept 29, 2009 | Germany | Andrew is joined in Germany by Jasmin, the winner of an online fan contest. They explore Berlin's art scene and travel to Bavaria Bavaria Bavaria, formally the Free State of Bavaria is a state of Germany, located in the southeast of Germany. With an area of , it is the largest state by area, forming almost 20% of the total land area of Germany... for some authentic German cuisine German cuisine German cuisine is a style of cooking derived from the nation of Germany. It has evolved as a national cuisine through centuries of social and political change with variations from region to region. The southern regions of Germany, including Bavaria and neighbouring Swabia, share many dishes.... . They also take part in the World Body-Painting Festival by getting painted head to toe. |
| 6 | Oct 6, 2009 | Sulawesi Sulawesi Sulawesi is one of the four larger Sunda Islands of Indonesia and is situated between Borneo and the Maluku Islands. In Indonesia, only Sumatra, Borneo, and Papua are larger in territory, and only Java and Sumatra have larger Indonesian populations.- Etymology :The Portuguese were the first to... |
Andrew travels to picturesque Sulawesi Sulawesi Sulawesi is one of the four larger Sunda Islands of Indonesia and is situated between Borneo and the Maluku Islands. In Indonesia, only Sumatra, Borneo, and Papua are larger in territory, and only Java and Sumatra have larger Indonesian populations.- Etymology :The Portuguese were the first to... , a part of Indonesia Indonesia Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an... where the funeral rites are elaborate ancient customs still rooted in the rich and colorful community of Tana Toraja Tana Toraja Tana Toraja Regency is a regency of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, home of Toraja ethnic group people. The local government seat is in Makale, where the center of Toraja culture is in Rantepao... . Andrew experience an authentic Torajan funeral as a pallbearer. |
| 7 | Oct 13, 2009 | Bali Bali Bali is an Indonesian island located in the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east... |
Andrew explores the stunning Indonesian island of Bali Bali Bali is an Indonesian island located in the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east... , where every aspect of life is fraught with meaning and ritual. From dance to food to ceremonies, Andrew meets islanders who inject every moment with a sense of wonder and mystery. |
| 8 | Oct 20, 2009 | Florida | Andrew dives into Floridian culture and find a land of oddities with people living outside the norm. From sponge divers to frog giggers to mermaids and drag racers, Andrew explores what makes the Sunshine State a magnet for the weird and wonderful. |
| 9 | Oct 27, 2009 | Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is... |
From macaroni and cheese Macaroni and cheese Macaroni and cheese, also known as "mac and cheese", "macaroni cheese" in British English, or "macaroni pie" in Caribbean English, is a casserole consisting of cooked macaroni and cheese sauce... pizza Pizza Pizza is an oven-baked, flat, disc-shaped bread typically topped with a tomato sauce, cheese and various toppings.Originating in Italy, from the Neapolitan cuisine, the dish has become popular in many parts of the world. An establishment that makes and sells pizzas is called a "pizzeria"... to duck blood soup, Andrew is eating his way through the state of Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is... . He is also taking the time to ride a snowmobile on water Snowmobile skipping Snowmobile skipping, snowmobile watercross, snowmobile skimming, or water skipping is a sport and/or exhibition where snowmobile racers hydroplane their sleds across lakes or rivers.-Basics:... , deliver mail by boat Mail jumping Mail jumping is a type of mail delivery. The person doing the mail jumping is transported on a body of water by a boat. The person jumps off the boat onto a dock, places incoming mail in a mailbox, retrieves outgoing mail, and jumps back onto the boat... and make one of the smelliest cheeses in America. |