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
Boston, Massachusetts
Thursday
Apr 25
30 Minutes
The Boston University Women's Lightweight Rowing team; the Union Oyster House; the New England Historic Genealogical Society; the Old South Meeting House on the Freedom Trail; Boston's North End. -
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Belfast and Antrim Coast, Northern Ireland
Friday
Apr 26
30 Minutes
The sights and sounds of Belfast, Northern Ireland; the Peace Wall in East Belfast; hot chocolate; the Titanic Quarter; touring the historic buildings of Titanic shipbuilder Harland & Wolff; Glenarm Castle; blokarting on the beach. -
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Madison, Wisconsin
Saturday
Apr 27
30 Minutes
Exploring the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus; Tornado Supper Club; Fromagination; the First Unitarian Society of Madison; National Mustard Museum; U.S. Olympian Becca Hamilton. -
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Louisville & Bourbon Country, KY
Monday
Apr 29
30 Minutes
Buffalo Trace Distillery; Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest; Stoneware & Co.; Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Farm; the Muhammad Ali Center; Bardstown Bourbon. -
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Colorado Springs, Colorado
Tuesday
Apr 30
30 Minutes
The interactive U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum; Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center; Lucky Dumpling; exploring Garden of the Gods; Atrevida Beer Co.; The Broadmoor; the Colorado Ski Furniture shop; riding the Cog Railway to the summit of Pikes Peak. -
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St. Augustine, Florida
Wednesday
May 1
30 Minutes
Exploring Castillo de San Marcos; Henry Flagler's architectural impact and vision for St. Augustine; "Where We Stand" exhibit; shark tooth hunting. -
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Big Sky, Montana
Thursday
May 2
30 Minutes
Avalanche dogs and the rescue program in Big Sky, Mont.; Rocks Tasting Room & Liquor Store; the Museum of the Rockies; artisan jewelry; fly fishing in the Gallatin River; Sweet Buns; Lone Mountain Ranch. -
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Savannah, Georgia
Friday
May 3
30 Minutes
The artwork of Amelia Jamerson; Big Bon Bodega; Congregation Mickve Israel; the historic Juliette Gordon Low birthplace and home of the first Girl Scout; "Over Tea Cups"; Davenport House; Historic Savannah Foundation. -
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St. Augustine, Florida
Saturday
May 4
30 Minutes
Exploring Castillo de San Marcos; Henry Flagler's architectural impact and vision for St. Augustine; "Where We Stand" exhibit; shark tooth hunting. -
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California Road Trip
Monday
May 6
30 Minutes
A Southern California road trip by electric car to Barrio Logan; Borrego Springs; touring the Sky Art Sculptures in Galleta Meadows; visiting local wineries by motorcycle; driving a dune buggy through Big Bear Lake. -
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Chattanooga, Tennessee
Tuesday
May 7
30 Minutes
Exploring the Tennessee River and Northshore areas; Reflection Riding Arboretum; Chattanooga Aquarium; Lookout Mountain. -
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The Makers
Wednesday
May 8
30 Minutes
Food, clothing, musical instruments and other products specially made by craftspeople across the U.S., from a master luthier in Savannah, Ga., to a specialized soy sauce made in Kentucky and now sold in Japan. -
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Limerick and County Clare, Ireland
Thursday
May 9
30 Minutes
King John's Castle; the ancient game of hurling; the village of Adare; the history of the golden age of air travel; the origin stories of Irish coffee. -
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Darwin, Australia
Friday
May 10
30 Minutes
A traditional Aboriginal didgeridoo performance; Darwin Bay; Australian creatures like wallabies and 20-foot termite mounds; how the telegraph line in Darwin connected Australia to the rest of the world; a meal influenced by Southeast Asian food.
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