Anthony Bourdain: The Layover

The Layover is a travel and food show on the Travel Channel hosted by Anthony Bourdain. It premiered on November 21, 2011 with an episode centered on Singapore. The program follows what a traveler can do, eat, visit, and savor within 24 to 48 hours in a city. Each episode opens with the host arriving in a city as the clock starts its countdown to departure. A seasoned traveler, he connects with locals and explores the city in depth, within a few hours, embracing both the touristy approach and the local perspective. On February 15, 2012, Travel Channel renewed the series for the 2012/2013 season, announcing November 19, 2012 as the second season premiere; the season features cities including Atlanta, Chicago, Dublin, New Orleans, Paris, Philadelphia, São Paulo, Seattle, Toronto, and Taipei.