Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre World
| Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre World |
| Genre |
Food/Travel |
| Starring |
Andrew Zimmern |
| Country of origin |
United States |
| No. of seasons |
1 |
| Production |
| Executive producer(s) |
Colleen Needles Steward |
| Editor(s) |
Troy D. Heller, Erik J. Fremstad |
| Running time |
43:30 |
| Broadcast |
| Original channel |
Travel Channel |
| Original airing |
September 1, 2009 (Pilot) |
| External links |
| Website |
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 website.[1]
Season 1: 2009
| Episode # |
Air date |
Location |
Notes |
| (Pilot) |
Oct 28, 2008 |
Turkey |
Andrew explores the culture of Turkey. In the city of Edirne Andrew experiences Turkey's number one sport oil wrestling. 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 |
Andrew travels to a place where few Americans have the opportunity to explore – Cuba. He takes part in a Santería ritual that leaves him covered in blood, devours a large tree rat, and discovers what it takes to grow world-class tobacco. |
| 2 |
Sept 8, 2009 |
Belize |
Andrew heads to the eye-catching country of Belize 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, 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, he faces one of the tallest jumps of his life. And in Cape Town, he rescues African penguins and rappels off Table Mountain'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 for some authentic German cuisine. They also take part in the World Body-Painting Festival by getting painted head to toe. |
| 6 |
Oct 6, 2009 |
Sulawesi |
Andrew travels to picturesque Sulawesi, a part of Indonesia where the funeral rites are elaborate ancient customs still rooted in the rich and colorful community of Tana Toraja. Andrew experience an authentic Torajan funeral as a pallbearer. |
| 7 |
Oct 13, 2009 |
Bali |
Andrew explores the stunning Indonesian island of Bali, 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 |
From macaroni and cheese pizza to duck blood soup, Andrew is eating his way through the state of Wisconsin. He is also taking the time to ride a snowmobile on water, deliver mail by boat and make one of the smelliest cheeses in America. |
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