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Tampa, Florida

Samantha explores Tampa’s Ybor City, learning its Cuban cigar heritage at J.C. Newman. She dines on Native-inspired cuisine at Ulele, makes candles at Oxford Exchange, and hikes with blogger Lauren Gay at Hillsborough State Park. Sam enjoys fine dining at Bern’s Steak House, kayak fishing at Mobbly Bayou, watches a silent film at Tampa Theatre, practices yoga with Ybor’s chickens, and more.
Season 9 Episode 909 Length 27:45 Premiere: 01/09/26

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Season 9 Episodes

The Food Special Part 3
S9 E910 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/09/26

Tampa, Florida
S9 E909 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/09/26

Art & Artisans
S9 E908 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/09/26

Italy Part 2 – Modena
S9 E907 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/09/26

Italy Part 1 - Bologna
S9 E906 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/09/26

Williamsburg, Virginia
S9 E905 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/09/26

Zurich
S9 E904 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/09/26

Route 66 in California
S9 E903 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/09/26

Route 66 in Arizona
S9 E902 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/09/26

Route 66 in New Mexico
S9 E901 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/09/26

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Savannah, Georgia - S6 E6

Samantha explores 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.

  • Monday July 20, 2026 3:30 am ET on KET
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Big Sur and Monterey, California - S1 E8

Premiered On: 02/25/2018

From Monterey to Big Sur, Samantha travels through the central coast of California. Along her journey, Samantha learns about underwater sea life at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, visits the "Artichoke Center of the World," and enjoys wine tasting at a boutique vineyard.

  • Monday July 20, 2026 11:00 am ET on KET2
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The Makers - S6 E9

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 craftspeople working to make products we all can enjoy.

  • Monday July 20, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
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Limerick and County Clare, Ireland - S6 E10

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.

  • Tuesday July 21, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:30 pm CT on KET2

Darwin, Australia - S7 E1

Samantha experiences a traditional Aboriginal didgeridoo performance, encounters unique Australian creatures, gets a history lesson on how the telegraph line in Darwin connected Australia to the world and has a meal drawing from Southeast Asian food influences.

  • Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:30 pm CT on KET2

Route 66, Illinois - S7 E2

Along the Illinois stretch of Route 66, Samantha visits the Old Joliet Prison, iconic Polk-a-dot Drive-in, Pontiac Oakland Auto Museum, America's Playable Arcade Museum, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Ace Neon Sign Museum, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cahokia Mounds, and more diner food, leading to the mighty Mississippi River.

  • Thursday July 23, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Thursday July 23, 2026 10:30 pm CT on KET2

California Road Trip - S6 E7

Samantha takes a Southern California Road Trip by electric car and visits Barrio Logan, a thriving Mexican American neighborhood in San Diego; Borrego Springs; Sky Art Sculptures in Galleta Meadow; wineries; and drives a dune buggy through the forest in Big Bear Lake.

  • Saturday July 25, 2026 1:30 pm ET on KET
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  • Monday July 27, 2026 3:30 am ET on KET
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Xi'an, China - S1 E9

Premiered On: 03/05/2018

Samantha bikes atop the ancient City Wall in Xi'an and visits the site of the Terracotta Warriors.

  • Monday July 27, 2026 11:00 am ET on KET2
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  • Saturday August 1, 2026 11:30 am ET on KET2
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Victoria, B.C., Canada - S7 E3

In Victoria, Samantha explores the Chinese immigrant experience, including a walk down Fan Tan Alley; tours Fisherman's Wharf and a whale-watching voyage; has tea at the iconic Fairmont Empress hotel; and visits Butchart Gardens, a former rock quarry transformed into one of the most beautiful gardens on earth.

  • Monday July 27, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
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New Hampshire's Coast and More - S7 E4

Samantha joins a rehearsal of RENT at Manchester's historic Palace Theatre; visits Cat Alley, a one-of-a-kind feline fiesta of street art; Millyard Museum; the Museum of Dumb Guy Stuff in Portsmouth; partakes in coffee, dumplings and a pint enroute to her former hometown of New Castle; and has a "beach day" with her mom, Ellie Mae Brown.

  • Tuesday July 28, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
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Portland, Oregon - S7 E5

International Rose Test Garden in Portland, Oregon; a tour of Freeland Distillery; Steelport knives and Orox leather; Tualatin River; the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center.

  • Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
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Melbourne, Australia - S7 E6

A walk down the picturesque Yarra River; Women's Australian Football League game; kangaroos, wallabies and koalas in the Yarra Valley; the Queen Victoria Market.

  • Thursday July 30, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
  • Thursday July 30, 2026 10:30 pm CT on KET2

Chattanooga, Tennessee - S6 E8

Samantha explores the Tennessee River and Northshore areas with travel writer Cory Lee and joins naturalist Haley Hamblen through the Reflection Riding Arboretum. Plus, she visits the Chattanooga Aquarium and Lookout Mountain, taking in the stunning views of seven states.

  • Saturday August 1, 2026 1:30 pm ET on KET
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Ireland's Northwest Coast - S1 E10

Premiered On: 03/12/2018

Samantha hikes up the sea cliffs of Slieve League, frequents a Gastropub, and visits County Sligo.

  • Monday August 3, 2026 11:00 am ET on KET2
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Newport, Rhode Island - S7 E7

Rose Island Lighthouse; the hidden history of God's Little Acre, a Colonial-era cemetery; Cliff Walk; touring Marble House; harvesting clams.

  • Monday August 3, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
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Beer, Wine and Spirits of the World - S7 E8

Samantha highlights the delicious beer, wine and spirits she has encountered across the world.

  • Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
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Jerusalem, Israel - Part One - S7 E9

A walking tour down the Via Dolorosa; Al Baghdadi Kebab; Bilal's Cloth Shop; Razzouk Tattoo; the Omar Mosque; Palestinian women learn how to raise honeybees; the Western Wall.

  • Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
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Jerusalem, Israel - Part Two - S7 E10

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre; the Jerusalem Bird Observatory; Machane Yehuda market; Jerusalem Pottery; wine.

  • Thursday August 6, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
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Orange County, California - S1 E11

Premiered On: 03/19/2018

Samantha travels to Orange County in Southern California and meets legendary surfer PT Townend.

  • Monday August 10, 2026 11:00 am ET on KET2
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Montreal, Canada - S1 E12

Premiered On: 03/26/2018

Samantha takes an evening walking tour of Old Montreal and celebrates the city's history.

  • Monday August 17, 2026 11:00 am ET on KET2
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Northern Costa Rica - S8 E1

Mistico Park's hanging bridges and wildlife; organic farming at Vida Campesina; a safari cruise on the Rio Sarapiqui; the Organization for Tropical Studies; an organic pineapple farm.

  • Monday August 17, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
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New Orleans, Louisiana - S8 E2

Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans; the National WWII Museum; Hansen's Sco-Bliz; the historic Southern Hotel; biking down the Tammany Trace Rail Trail; Abita Springs.

  • Tuesday August 18, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
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Samantha's 25th Anniversary Special - S8 E3

Samantha Brown explores the emotional heart of travel and the people who change, challenge and strengthen a destination.

  • Wednesday August 19, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
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Savannah, Georgia - S6 E6

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Chattanooga, Tennessee - S6 E8

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California Road Trip - S6 E7

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Hill Country, Texas - S1 E7

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Big Sky, Montana - S6 E5

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Belfast and Antrim Coast, Northern Ireland - S6 E1

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Vancouver, Canada - S1 E6

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St. Augustine, Florida - S6 E4

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Boston, Massachusetts - S5 E8

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San Antonio, Texas - S5 E7

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Colorado Springs, Colorado - S5 E6

  • Tuesday June 30, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
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Louisville & Bourbon Country, KY - S5 E5

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Huntsville, Alabama - S1 E5

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Madison, Wisconsin - S6 E3

  • Wednesday July 8, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
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Houston, Texas - S5 E4

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Genesee River Valley, NY - S5 E3

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The Jersey Shore and More - S5 E2

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Asheville, North Carolina - S5 E1

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Shanghai, China - S1 E4

  • Saturday June 27, 2026 11:30 am ET on KET2
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  • Monday June 22, 2026 2:30 pm ET on KET2
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Cruising the Inside Passage of Alaska - S6 E2

  • Tuesday July 7, 2026 11:30 pm ET on KET2
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Brooklyn, New York - S1 E3

  • Saturday June 20, 2026 11:30 am ET on KET2
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Samantha's Tips for Making Travel Count - S4 E5

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The Food Special - S4 E3

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Ft. Myers and Sanibel Island, Florida - S4 E4

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Dutchess County/Hudson Valley, NY - S4 E2

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