Burt Wolf: Travels and Traditions
Season 1
TV-G
Burt Wolf: Travels and Traditions or Travels & Traditions is a television series which began airs on the Public Broadcasting Service and hosted by Burt Wolf, and is the only television show he has ever appeared on. The series began airing in 2000 and is currently in its 12th season.
Where to Watch Season 1
13 Episodes
- Munich, Germany
E1Munich, GermanyDuring this half hour, we’ll visit the most popular beer garden in Europe… enjoy some Bavarian snacks… discover why Bavarian maypoles must be guarded 24 hours a day… visit a palace that didn’t quite turn out the way the king expected… and take a driving tour through some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe. - Greater Miami & The Beaches
E2Greater Miami & The BeachesGreater Miami and the beaches have been described as the American city of the future. We’ll tour the town on a water taxi… visit Little Havana and Coconut Grove… and attend a party that lasts all day and all night in this sophisticated subtropical city. - Baja:The Sea of CortezE3
Baja:The Sea of CortezWe’ll explore a group of remote islands that are only accessible by small craft. We’ll look at their unique plant and animal life and reach new heights in our search to understand their amazing adaptations. We’ll learn the secrets of some of the smallest creatures on our planet… and the very largest. - Brussels, Belgium
E4Brussels, BelgiumWe’ll take a look a Brussels… sample some unusual beers, including one flavored with cherries… discover why the hand of a giant became the symbol of the city of Antwerp… stop into one of the most colorful festivals in Europe… and check out some authentic Belgian foods. - Asheville, North Carolina
E5Asheville, North CarolinaAsheville is considered to be one of the best places to live in the United States. The city itself is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains…mountains that are filled with local craftsmen who are producing some of the finest handmade objects in the world. At the edge of town is the largest private home in North America, over four acres on the inside. The traditional forms of dance and music have been preserved and are easily available to visitors. And there’s an Inn that stands as one of the highest-rated family resorts in the nation. And of course we’ll sample some Southern recipes. - Trondheim, Norway
E6Trondheim, NorwayWe’ll see how the ancient Viking need to go exploring in search of food has led the Norwegians into outer space to grow strawberries! It’s no accident that the NASA spacecraft that explored Mars was named Viking. We’ll visit the site of a miracle that turned a Viking warrior into the patron saint of Norway. At the Trondheim Folkmuseum we’ll tour an 800-year-old Christian church that evolved from a Viking house of worship… and take a look at the technique for making flatbread. We’ll also find out what’s good to eat. - Naples, Florida
E9Naples, FloridaTake a walk into one of the most unusual swamps in the world, discover the origins of the teddy bear, unearth an orchid that smells like chocolate, sample one of the great coconut cakes, and visit a zoo where video technology gives visitors an amazing close-up view of some of the rarest animals on the planet. - Las VegasE11
Las VegasDiscover how the ancient Roman Feast of Saturn (a 2000-year-old festival) has been turned into a 24-hour-a-day celebration, see how the Vegas Strip became the prototype for shopping strips around the world, learn about the relationship of marriage and food, look into the history of gaming.
