For this season of CNN's "Parts Unknown," Instagram users and CNN iReporters followed along with Anthony Bourdain in his travels. Here is a collection of the best travel photos from each location. James Schlankey got up before sunrise to capture this relaxing shot of Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Courtesy James Schlankey
Montego Bay, Jamaica —
"I love Jamaica because it is one of the few places that is bursting with culture and adventure," says Jamaican native Natasha Lee. "There is so much to love about this small island with a big heart, from the exotic cuisine to the friendly locals who welcome visitors with open arms," she said.
Courtesy Natasha Lee
Boston Bay, Jamaica —
Rick Lindo grew up in Jamaica and calls the island home. Boston Bay is where he indulges in some of the best jerk food on the island. Boston Bay is thought to be the birthplace of jerk seasoning.
This is the frozen solid Rock Harbor at Cape Cod in January. Captured by artist Dapixara, Rock Harbor was the site of a War of 1812 battle where the local militia kept a British warship from docking.
Courtesy Dapixara
Tehran, Iran —
Miret Padovani loved sightseeing in Iran. This is the Azadi Tower, which was built in 1971 to commemorate the 2,500th anniversary of the first Persian empire.
Courtesy Miret Padovani
Tehran, Iran —
Alireza Keikha will be the first to tell you that Iran loves its pistachios. Iran is the world's second largest producer of pistachios, behind the U.S. In 2013, Iran was expected to earn $1.1 billion from pistachios.
Courtesy Alireza Keikha
Isfahan, Iran —
After traveling to Iran many times, Omid Scheybani took some of his non-Iranian friends to visit the country in August. His friend, Sepideh, marveled at the architectural details of the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan.
Courtesy Omid Scheybani
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania —
Back in 2007, Thomas Yu spotted this herd of wildebeest at Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. In May or June, the wildebeests typically migrate north to search for greener pastures. Up to 1.5 million wildebeests are involved in the great migration.
Courtesy Thomas Yu
Selous, Tanzania —
This is not dirt. This is a termite mound in the Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania. Morlaye Kamara felt a strong connection to our planet during his trip to the African country. "You realize how important it is for humanity to preserve and care for it. It's a symbiotic relationship and we depend on each other," he said.
Courtesy Morlaye Kamara
Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania —
What's black, white and adorable all over? These two zebras hugging at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania. Around 450,000 tourists visit here each year, which accounts for 60% of the tourists that visit Tanzania yearly.
Courtesy Zara Saponja
Hoi An, Vietnam —
Hoi An used to be one of the major trading centers in Southeast Asia. Now it's a popular tourist destination in Vietnam with views of Cua Dai Beach. Kimling Lam captured this photo of a woman biking through the city's Old Quarter.
Courtest Kimling Lam
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam —
Christina Bennetzen loves how every street in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, sells one thing. This particular street specializes in building and safety equipment.
Courtesy Christina Bennetzen
Hanoi, Vietnam —
Kimling Lam has been visiting Vietnam since 2002, and one of her favorite places is the capital, Hanoi. "It has a focus on culture and education. There also is a sense of history, preserved in the streets that focus on particular trades," she said.
Courtesy Kimling Lam
Juan Emilio O'Leary, Paraguay —
Former Peace Corps volunteer Kristin McCarthy captured this photo while she was in Paraguay from 2010 to 2012. On the bike is a girl namedRuth, then an eighth-grader.
Courtesy Kristin McCarthy
Asunción, Paraguay —
Spencer Schaff spent her last month in Paraguay eating all of the country's best foods. Here is chipa guazu, a traditional dish made of fresh corn bread, Paraguayan cheese, milk and eggs.
Courtesy Spencer Schaff
Yankee Stadium, the Bronx —
On a scorching day last summer, Callum MacBeth-Seath enjoyed his first baseball game. "The crowd was amazing, and I was with my friends, so it was difficult not to have a great time," said MacBeth-Seath, who visited Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.
Courtesy Callum MacBeth-Seath
The Bronx —
Ashlea Halpern enjoyed a Bangladeshi feast at Neerob in the Bronx. Neerob would rather its customers not use utensils and dig in with their hands. Just remember: Right hand only and don't mix the dishes.
Courtesy Ashlea Halpern
The Bronx —
Jason Rosario is in the Bronx just about every day and captured this photo on his way to class. "The Bronx is where I grew up. It's where I learned how to walk, talk and how to be the man I am today. The Bronx is home," he said.
Courtesy Jason Rosario
Shanghai, China —
Bruce Wang woke up to this view while staying at the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai. Wang, a Toronto resident, was born and raised in the Chinese city. Click the arrow to see more images.
Courtesy Bruce Wang
Shanghai, China —
A man does calligraphy in Fuxing Park in the former French Concession area of Shanghai. "It's so cool that in the shadows of the ultramodern Shanghai and Oriental Pearl (Tower) are people in the parks doing calligraphy or playing mahjong," said Beth Cassar, who snapped this photo.
Courtesy Beth Cassar
Shanghai, China —
"I love that Shanghai is both cosmopolitan and distinctly Chinese at the same time," says Nalin Natrajan. Pudong, known for its skyscrapers, sits across the Huangpu River from a historic area known as the Bund.
Courtesy Nalin Natrajan
Shanghai, China —
Di Tang enjoyed a Shanghainese dish of stir-fried crabs with soy sauce. "I like local food, especially the homemade," she said.
