Passport to Europe with Samantha Brown

Season 2

Travel hostess Samantha Brown explores some of the most delectable destinations on the European continent.

27 Episodes

  • Athens, Greece
    E1
    Athens, GreeceSamantha Brown gets her passport stamped in Athens, Greece! She climbs the Acropolis, orders a famous Greek gyro and sips ouzo at a taverna. When Sam travels to Athens she'll experience 2,500 years of the uninterrupted history and tradition of Greece.
  • Mykonos, Greece
    E2
    Mykonos, GreeceSam packs her bags for Mykonos in the middle of the Aegean Sea to experience island life Greek-style. She sinks her toes in the sand at a beach café, explores the ancient ruins of a lost civilization and dances the night away with the locals.
  • Santorini, Greece
    E3
    Santorini, GreeceSam vacations on an active volcano in Santorini, Greece. While there she cruises the Aegean Sea on a catamaran and celebrates the island's nightlife with music.
  • Crete, Greece
    E4
    Crete, GreeceSam travels to Crete, an island that sits at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa, and is the mythological birthplace of the god Zeus. Crete is also home to the first European civilization.
  • Brittany, France
    E5
    Brittany, FranceSam travels to Brittany, France, known for its unique customs, traditions, even its own language. Her journey begins in search of its famous pottery -- the perfect souvenir -- before heading to the coast to discover the Breton oyster.
  • Oxford, England
    E6
    Oxford, EnglandSam visits Stratford-upon-Avon and Oxford, England. From the Royal Shakespeare Company, to the real-life inspirations for "Alice in Wonderland" and "Harry Potter," she finds these centers of the English language are anything but dry and dusty.
  • Cornwall, England
    E7
    Cornwall, EnglandPeople come from around the world to surf its waves; its rugged coastline inspires creativity and has spawned art communities; its vineyards grow award-winning wine. If you're thinking of California, think again, Sam discovers Cornwall, England.
  • Turin, Italy
    E8
    Turin, ItalySam takes us to Turin, Italy, the host city for the 2006 Winter Olympics. She finds plenty to see and do there: she hunts for truffles, discovers mummies, learns about curling and where the martini got its start.
  • Provence, France
    E9
    Provence, FranceSam visits the French region of Provence and learns about bullfighting from a matador, tastes a wine with connections to the Pope and finds a link between an American blue-jean maker and the town of Nimes.
  • Marseilles, France
    E10
    Marseilles, FranceMarseilles is chaotic, imperfect, impulsive and wild, but it's also surprisingly comfortable and friendly. Sam hits the major attractions and experiences this ancient port city's eccentric mix of cultures.
  • Normandy, France
    E11
    Normandy, FranceSam travels to Normandy, France, whose coast inspired artist Claude Monet. She also visits Omaha Beach and reflects on the events of the D-Day invasion during World War II.
  • Lyon, France
    E12
    Lyon, FranceLyon is known as the culinary capital of France, earning this weighty title because it's a hub for award-winning wine, meat, poultry, cheese and produce. Sam samples its amazing cuisine.
  • Geneva, Switzerland
    E13
    Geneva, SwitzerlandSam travels to Geneva, Switzerland, one of Europe's most cosmopolitan cities with an eclectic mix of people from 173 countries. Though known for its international banking and bureaucracy, Sam discovers Geneva's small-town delights.
  • Milan, Italy
    E14
    Milan, ItalySam heads to the fashion capital of the world -- Milan, Italy -- and learns to speak Italian: Gucci, Armani, Versace, Prada. She discovers that panzarottis, not pizza, reign supreme. She also goes hands-on in a museum filled with da Vinci inspiration.
  • Viewer's Choice
    E15
    Viewer's ChoiceA favorite episode, as selected by viewers.
  • Venice, Italy
    E16
    Venice, ItalySamantha Brown travels to Venice, Italy, where she observes exquisite blown glass, attempts to pilot a gondola, and witnesses tourists being mobbed by pigeons.
  • Venice, Itally (Hidden)
    E17
    Venice, Itally (Hidden)The hidden side of Venice, Italy, includes Venetian art.
  • Bologna, Italy
    E18
    Bologna, ItalyIf the way to your heart is through your stomach, Bologna is your soul mate -- in fact, locals dare to call it the culinary capital of Italy. Sam finds out why in this episode.
  • Verona, Italy
    E19
    Verona, ItalySam visits Verona, Italy, the setting of Shakespeare's "Romeo & Juliet". She steps inside a coliseum older than the one in Rome and goes backstage at the opera. She also pens a letter at Juliet's Club and sips cappuccino at an outdoor café.
  • Valencia, Spain
    E20
    Valencia, SpainSam gets her passport stamped in Valencia, Spain. She visits the sacred home of The Holy Grail, tries to master the moves of flamenco and gives the red cape a twirl in a bullfighting ring.
  • Mallorca, Spain
    E21
    Mallorca, SpainThe Spanish island of Mallorca offers something for everyone, and Sam takes full advantage, going underground for a one-of-a-kind cave experience and climbing island cliffs.
  • Glasgow, Scotland
    E22
    Glasgow, ScotlandSam travels to Glasgow, Scotland, to check out the buzz. She gets some "travel tips" from a local taxi driver and asks the question "What do men really wear under their kilts?" She even tests her talents on the bagpipes!
  • Scottish Highlands
    E23
    Scottish HighlandsSam gets a dose of authentic Scottish hospitality when she visits the Scottish Highlands. She competes against a champion at the caber toss, fishes the famous Loch Ness and gets spooked at a haunted castle hotel.
  • Helsinki, Finland
    E24
    Helsinki, FinlandSam's passport gets stamped in Helsinki, Finland. While there she steps inside a steamy sauna for a lesson in etiquette and discovers why the Finns are fanatics about fish, licorice and rye bread.
  • Stockholm, Sweden
    E25
    Stockholm, SwedenSam arrives in beautiful Stockholm, Sweden, a Scandinavian city comprised of 14 islands. While there she cools off in an ice bar, goes hunting for trolls and eats the meatballs.
  • Reykjavik, Iceland
    E26
    Reykjavik, IcelandSam lands in Reykjavik, Iceland, for a travel adventure like no other. She takes an unusual 4-wheel ride over moon-like volcanic fields and discovers that all Vikings may not have had horns on their helmets.
  • Copenhagen, Denmark
    E27
    Copenhagen, DenmarkSam visits the gateway to Scandinavia -- Copenhagen, Denmark. She discovers how Copenhageners celebrate the longest day of the year, gets the spin on the bicycle scene and finds out if Danes really do eat danish.

Cast of Season 2

  • Samantha Brown

 

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