SAMANTHA’S TIPS FOR MAKING TRAVEL COUNT
After 22 years and 337 episodes dedicated to travel, Samantha shares her best advice and tips on how she makes travel count no matter how near or far. As the United States and the world slowly get back to traveling freely, her well-honed observations couldn't be better timed.
Episodes
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SAMANTHA’S TIPS FOR MAKING TRAVEL COUNT
S4 E5 - 26m 46s
After 22 years and 337 episodes dedicated to travel, Samantha shares her best advice and tips on how she makes travel count no matter how near or far. As the United States and the world slowly get back to traveling freely, her well-honed observations couldn't be better timed.
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FT. MYERS AND SANIBEL ISLAND, FLORIDA
S4 E4 - 26m 46s
Samantha kicks off her trip with a boat ride to the remote island of Cayo Costa, where she learns about the unique place, and finds some extraordinary shells. Hopping islands, Samantha meets Rob Wells, co-owner of the family owned Cabbage Key, who talks to her about being a steward of the island while showing Samantha his favorite spots.
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THE FOOD SPECIAL
S4 E3 - 26m 46s
In this special episode Samantha features new and unique food scenes from her travels. Starting in Vienna she visits a café run by grandmothers who make their own cakes from scratch. Visiting Quebec City, she meets with Chef François-Emmanuel Nicol to learn about La Tanière Restaurant, and samples some unique “Boreal” dishes.
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DUTCHESS COUNTY/HUDSON VALLEY, NY
S4 E2 - 26m 46s
Samantha starts off her trip to historic Dutchess County on the “Walkway Over the Hudson,” taking in dramatic views over the Hudson River and surrounding Hudson Valley.
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QUÉBEC CITY, CANADA
S4 E1 - 26m 45s
During Quebec Winter Carnival, Samantha starts her trip off ice canoeing on the frigid waters of the St. Lawrence River. From there she visits a popular Sugar Shack, where she learns about making maple syrup, and has a traditional Quebec meal with the owners.
Schedule
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Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Hill Country, Texas
Tuesday
Oct 26
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30 Minutes
Searching for the Texas bluebonnet; farm-to-table German bistro; the oldest bakery in Texas; Gruene Hall, the oldest dance hall in Texas. -
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Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Big Sur and Monterey, California
Wednesday
Oct 27
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30 Minutes
Monterey Bay Aquarium; the Artichoke Center of the World; wine tasting at a boutique vineyard; a 14-year-old entrepreneur supplies honey to restaurants; riding along historic California State Route 1 on an electric bike. -
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Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Xi'an, China
Thursday
Oct 28
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30 Minutes
A health clinic that has been in practice for more than 500 years; riding a bike atop the ancient City Wall; Terracotta Warriors; Yuan Ji Village; Muslim Street. -
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Ireland's Northwest Coast
Friday
Oct 29
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30 Minutes
A visit to County Donegal includes hiking up the sea cliffs of Slieve League; wool weaving; horseback riding along the beach; gastropub; Leo's Tavern; Moya Brennan and her family perform Celtic music; County Sligo. -
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Samantha's Tips for Making Travel Count
Saturday
Oct 30
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30 Minutes
Samantha Brown offers her best advice on how to make travel count no matter the destination. -
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Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Orange County, California
Monday
Nov 1
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30 Minutes
The origins of surfing; a ride to Balboa Island on the oldest privately owned ferry in the U.S.; Vietnamese community; Anaheim Packing District; Pacific Marine Mammal Center in Laguna Beach, Calif.; releasing a sea lion back into the wild. -
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Montreal, Canada
Tuesday
Nov 2
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30 Minutes
Exploring Montreal, from hidden-alleyway bicycle tours to Cirque festivals; an evening walking tour of Old Montreal. -
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Oregon RV Trip
Wednesday
Nov 3
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30 Minutes
A family road trip across the state of Oregon leads to a museum with an authentic Model T, an interactive wilderness museum and a real working ranch. -
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Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Hong Kong, China
Thursday
Nov 4
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30 Minutes
Hong Kong's Po Street Bird Garden; playing the tile-based game Mahjong; the Kung Wo Beancurd Factory in the Sham Shui Po neighborhood; a tranquil hike in the Sha Lo Tung area; an architecture tour with a feng shui adviser. -
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Greater Palm Springs, CA
Friday
Nov 5
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30 Minutes
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens; stunt driving; Shields Date Garden; pollinating date trees; date shake; Joshua Tree National Park. -
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Budapest, Hungary
Saturday
Nov 6
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30 Minutes
Overlooking the city of Budapest, Hungary, atop Fisherman's Bastion on the Buda side of the Danube; New York Cafe; Szechenyi Thermal Bath; Hungarian Parliament building; Franz Liszt Music Academy; Dohány Street Synagogue. -
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Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Lake Geneva and the Valais, Switzerland
Monday
Nov 8
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30 Minutes
Barryland serves as a breeder for St. Bernard dogs; Beau Rivage Geneva Hotel; designing an authentic Swiss watch; a gondola ride to the top of the Alps. -
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Santa Fe, NM
Tuesday
Nov 9
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30 Minutes
Cartoonist Ricardo Caté; the New Mexico Capitol Art Collection; Cowgirl BBQ; Ten Thousand Waves; Meow Wolf; Tomasita's 40-year history; the historic La Fonda on the Plaza; two of the original Harvey Girls. -
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Seoul, South Korea
Wednesday
Nov 10
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30 Minutes
A tour of Yeonnam-dong in Seoul, South Korea, a repurposed green space filled with diverse restaurants and coffee shops; side dishes; the changing of the guard at the Gyeongbokgung Palace. -
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Lafayette and Cajun Country, LA
Thursday
Nov 11
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30 Minutes
The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival; Martin Accordions; Cajun-style dancing at Glide Studios; Tabasco; harvesting peppers; farming crawfish; historic village of Vermilionville; a performance by the Magnolia Sisters, an all-female Cajun band.
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