Jerusalem, Israel - Part Two
To start the second part of this two-part journey to Jerusalem, Samantha enters the Church of the Holy Sepulchre - renowned by Christians as the place where Jesus was crucified, buried, and resurrected. A visit to Jerusalem’s Machane Yehuda market reveals fabulous food and exotic spices. For her final visit, Samantha tastes wine made in a region that has been producing wine for thousands of years.
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Jerusalem, Israel - Part Two
S7 E710 - 27m 45s
To start the second part of this two-part journey to Jerusalem, Samantha enters the Church of the Holy Sepulchre - renowned by Christians as the place where Jesus was crucified, buried, and resurrected. A visit to Jerusalem’s Machane Yehuda market reveals fabulous food and exotic spices. For her final visit, Samantha tastes wine made in a region that has been producing wine for thousands of years.
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Jerusalem, Israel - Part One
S7 E709 - 27m 45s
In Part One of a special journey to Jerusalem, a city considered holy and essential to three of the world’s major religions. Samantha takes a deep dive into the Old City with a walking tour down the Via Dolorosa recounting Jesus’ journey. Samantha visits the most important site of Judaism, the Western Wall, and the adjacent excavated tunnels that dig deep into thousands of years of Jewish history.
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Beer Wine and Spirits of the World
S7 E708 - 27m 45s
Samantha explores unique establishments worldwide. Collinsville, Illinois, offers horseradish vodka. In Shannon, Ireland, she learns about Irish Coffee's origins. Madison, Wisconsin's organic brewery hosts a beer-tasting class. Victoria, Canada, showcases a cider maker using their apples and in Portland, Oregon, Samantha delves into sake-making.
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Newport, Rhode Island
S7 E707 - 27m 45s
In Newport, history is found in every plot of ground. Samantha learns about the hidden history of a Colonial-era cemetery whose gravestones tell the story of the African American experience in Rhode Island. The famous Cliff Walk reveals spectacular views of windswept Atlantic and Gilded Age mansions. Then, it's out on the water so Samantha can try her hand at harvesting clams.
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Melbourne, Australia
S7 E706 - 27m 45s
Melbourne, Australia, known as one of the world's "most livable cities," has a rich history as a gold rush town and has now become a mecca for artists and foodies. After a walk down the picturesque Yarra River, she attends a match of the Women's Australian Football League then travels to the breathtaking Yarra Valley and encounters kangaroos, wallabies, and koalas.
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Portland, Oregon
S7 E705 - 27m 45s
The City of Roses proves true to its name after a visit to Portland's International Rose Test Garden. The city cultivates American-made crafts, as Samantha discovers at Steelport Knives, Freeland Distillery, and Orox Leather. An inspiring trip down the Tualatin River shows off the region's beautiful scenery, and the visit wraps up at the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center.
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New Hampshire's Coast and More
S7 E704 - 27m 45s
Samantha explores New Hampshire's treasures, joining a RENT rehearsal at Manchester's historic Palace Theatre. Then, it's a walk down Cat Alley and onto the Millyard Museum to explore the city's innovative history beginning during the Industrial Revolution. In Portsmouth, Samantha visits the Museum of Dumb Guy Stuff, then enjoys dumplings and a pint en route to her former hometown of New Castle.
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Victoria BC, Canada
S7 E703 - 27m 45s
Samantha's visit to the jewel-like Canadian city of Victoria begins with an exploration of the Chinese immigrant experience and a visit to Loy Sing Meat Market, the oldest Chinese-owned business on the continent. A bike tour ends at Fisherman's Wharf, leading to a breathtaking whale-watching voyage. Then it's tea time at the iconic Fairmont Empress hotel accompanied by a gorgeous sunset.
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Route 66, Illinois
S7 E702 - 27m 45s
The Illinois stretch of Route 66 is chock full of American history and Americana! Samantha meets up with her best friend for pit stops at the iconic Polk-a-dot Drive-in, the Pontiac Oakland Auto Museum and America's Playable Arcade Museum. Next up is the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, the Ace Neon Sign Museum, the Cahokia Mounds and diner food, leading right to the mighty Mississippi River.
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Darwin, Australia
S7 E701 - 27m 45s
In Australia’s Northern Territory, sandy beaches, delicious food, and iconic animals come together for the quintessential Australian experience. Samantha experiences a traditional Aboriginal didgeridoo performance, then goes into the bush to encounter unique Australian creatures and heads back to Darwin for a history lesson on how the telegraph line connected Australia to the rest of the world.
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Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Hill Country, Texas
Saturday
Dec 21
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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Christchurch, New Zealand
Monday
Dec 23
30 Minutes
The revival of Christchurch, New Zealand, a city once devastated by an earthquake; the whimsical C1 Espresso shop; Akaroa Harbor and the Giant's House, a mosaic art collection utilizing porcelain; a local farm protects endangered Pohatu penguins. -
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Baltimore, Maryland
Tuesday
Dec 24
30 Minutes
American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore; HONfest; the Treason Toting Co; historian Lou Fields talks about the revitalization of the Fell's Point docks; the Lethal Ladies step team. -
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Charleston, South Carolina
Thursday
Dec 26
30 Minutes
The American College of the Building Arts; the old tradition of rice harvesting; a traditional gourmet dinner at Revival; a tour of the haunted Old City Jail in Charleston, S.C.; the Gullah tradition of sweetgrass basket weaving. -
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Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Charleston, South Carolina
Friday
Dec 27
30 Minutes
The American College of the Building Arts; the old tradition of rice harvesting; a traditional gourmet dinner at Revival; a tour of the haunted Old City Jail in Charleston, S.C.; the Gullah tradition of sweetgrass basket weaving. -
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Big Sur and Monterey, California
Saturday
Dec 28
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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Budapest, Hungary
Monday
Dec 30
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
The Florida Keys & Key West
Tuesday
Dec 31
30 Minutes
Cuban food at El Siboney Restaurant; Speakeasy Inn & Rum Bar; Truman Little White House; Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park; Turtle Hospital; lionfish tacos. -
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Top of the South Island, NZ
Wednesday
Jan 1
30 Minutes
Bicycling through Brancott Estate vineyards; te Pa Family Vineyards; Pelorus Mail Boat; Mills Bay Mussels; the World of Wearable Art; the peak of Mount Olympus; Abel Tasman National Park. -
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Sonoma County, California
Thursday
Jan 2
30 Minutes
Sustainability on the Sonoma coastline; California Carnivores; cider tasting at Devoto Gardens & Orchards; Safari West. -
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Sailing the British Virgin Islands
Friday
Jan 3
30 Minutes
Sailing around the British Virgin Islands; hiking through the Baths; Anegada Island cruise; musician Quito Rymer. -
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Xi'an, China
Saturday
Jan 4
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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