Samantha Brown's Places to Love

: Limerick and County Clare, Ireland

27m 45s

Samantha leaps into her Limerick adventure at King John’s Castle, where costumed historians relate the colorful history of this fortress. Sam gets a lesson in the ancient game of hurling before moving on to the village voted Ireland’s most beautiful, Adare. She then travels to Foynes to explore the history of the golden age of air travel and the origin stories of Irish coffee.

Episodes

: Limerick and County Clare, Ireland

S6 E610 - 27m 45s

Samantha leaps into her Limerick adventure at King John’s Castle, where costumed historians relate the colorful history of this fortress. Sam gets a lesson in the ancient game of hurling before moving on to the village voted Ireland’s most beautiful, Adare. She then travels to Foynes to explore the history of the golden age of air travel and the origin stories of Irish coffee.
The Makers

S6 E609 - 27m 45s

An episode devoted to food, clothing, musical instruments and other wonderful products specially made by craftspeople across the country. From a master luthier in Savannah, to a specialized soy sauce condiment made in Kentucky that’s now sold in Japan, the U.S. is full of creative crafts people working to make wonderful products we all can enjoy.
Chattanooga, Tennessee

S6 E608 - 27m 45s

Samantha explores the Tennessee River and Northshore areas with travel writer Cory Lee. She joins Naturalist Haley Hamblen through the Reflection Riding Arboretum. At the Chattanooga Aquarium, Samantha visits one of the world’s largest freshwater aquariums where she learns about the fascinating sturgeon, and then high atop Lookout Mountain, Samantha takes in the stunning views of seven states.
California Road Trip

S6 E607 - 27m 45s

Samantha takes a Southern California Road Trip by electric car heading to Barrio Logan, a thriving Mexican-American neighborhood in San Diego. Samantha’s journey continues in the quaint desert town of Borrgo Springs. She then goes on a tour of the Sky Art Sculptures in Galleta Meadow, visits a few local wineries by motorcycle, and drives a dune buggy through the forest in Big Bear Lake.
Savannah, Georgia

S6 E606 - 27m 45s

Samantha visits Savannah and stops by to see the beautiful artwork of Amelia Jamerson, at her quaint gallery. She visits Congregation Mickve Israel to learn about its deep roots in Georgia. Samantha discovers the achievements of the Historic Savannah Foundation in saving the city’s most revered buildings. At the Wyld Dock Bar, Samanth learns how to forge an oyster shucker out of a railroad spike.
Big Sky, Montana

S6 E605 - 27m 45s

Samantha starts off her Montana experience at Big Sky Resorts to learn about Avalanche Dogs and their rescue program. In Bozeman, Samantha visits with the curator of the Museum of the Rockies, where she learns about their dinosaur collection. At the Lone Mountain Ranch, Samantha joins a group group for a gorgeous sleigh ride. Back at Big Sky Resort, Samantha meets US Olympian, Bode Miller.
St. Augustine, Florida

S6 E604 - 27m 45s

Samantha begins her visit to St. Augustine by helping sail a 27’ Catamaran while learning about the surrounding ecosystem and our need to protect it. From there she visits Castillo De San Marcos to learn about the fort’s incredible history. Samantha strolls the historic and beautiful streets of St. Augustine before ending up at Lincolnville, where a Civil Rights struggle took place.
Madison, Wisconsin

S6 E603 - 27m 45s

Kicking off her visit to the Capitol of the Badger state, Samantha explores ice fishing on the frozen Monona Bay. From there, Samantha tastes sophisticated Wisconsin cheeses, becomes a judge in the 2022 World-Wide Mustard Competition, discovers the history of a Frank Lloyd Wright designed church and learns about the sport of curling and its Madison roots from US Olympian Becca Hamilton.
Cruising the Inside Passage of Alaska

S6 E602 - 27m 45s

Samantha and her family set sail on an Alaska Cruise stopping in the capital city of Juneau, where they experience how dogs are trained at the Sled Dog Discovery & Musher Camp. From there, they visit Sitka to learn about Tlingit culture and the historic totem poles. Back at sea, they take in the beauty of Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve before experiencing whale-watching and salmon fishing.
Belfast and Antrim Coast, Northern Ireland

S6 E601 - 27m 45s

Samantha begins her tour of Northern Ireland with a moving stop at the Peace Wall in East Belfast. From there, she heads to Titanic Quarter where she learns about what made the shipbuilders and ships of Belfast famous―including the most famous ship in history, the Titanic. Sam heads to Glenarm Castle for high tea, followed by an afternoon of Blokarting on the ruins of the Dunlace Castle.

Schedule

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Samantha Brown's Places to Love

Naples and Paradise Coast of Florida

Friday
Jun 9

12:30 pm

30 Minutes

A kayak tour in Everglades National Park; Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens; local craft cocktails; tracking dolphins; photographer Clyde Butcher.
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Baltimore, Maryland

Monday
Jun 12

12:30 pm

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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Food Around the World

Tuesday
Jun 13

12:30 pm

30 Minutes

The art of chocolate making in Interlaken, Switzerland; making duck schnitzel in Texas Hill Country; traditional Hangi feast in Whakatane, New Zealand; making gin in Montreal; bulgogi, a classic Korean beef dish.
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Charleston, South Carolina

Wednesday
Jun 14

12:30 pm

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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Central North Island, New Zealand

Thursday
Jun 15

12:30 pm

30 Minutes

Exploring Lake Taupo by kayak; hiking Huka Falls; cooking in hot geo-thermal pools in Te Puia; the Waimangu Volcanic Valley's active volcano; the national kiwi bird; the history and community of the marae.
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Budapest, Hungary

Friday
Jun 16

12:30 pm

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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The Florida Keys & Key West

Monday
Jun 19

12:30 pm

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

Tuesday
Jun 20

12:30 pm

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

Wednesday
Jun 21

12:30 pm

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

Thursday
Jun 22

12:30 pm

30 Minutes

Sailing around the British Virgin Islands; hiking through the Baths; Anegada Island cruise; musician Quito Rymer.
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Dallas, Texas

Friday
Jun 23

12:30 pm

30 Minutes

Sampling barbecue at Pecan Lodge; Klyde Warren Park; Nasher Sculpture Center; Dude, Sweet Chocolate; The Wild Detectives bookstore; artist Travis Austin; an 8-course authentic Mexican meal.
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Chattanooga, Tennessee

Saturday
Jun 24

5:30 pm

30 Minutes

Exploring the Tennessee River and Northshore areas; Reflection Riding Arboretum; Chattanooga Aquarium; Lookout Mountain.

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