Curious Traveler

CURIOUS TRAVELER takes viewers on an enriching and entertaining "field trip for grown-ups" to some of the most intriguing European and North American cities in the world. Daytime Emmy- and Telly-winning travel, arts and entertainment journalist Christine Van Blokland brings her passion and genuine curiosity for the arts, quirky characters, storytelling, and lifelong learning to this new series. In each location, Christine explores the hidden histories in their art, architecture, museums, monuments, houses of worship and city parks. Each episode begins with Christine's list of "Curious Questions": Is the Mona Lisa really a prostitute? Is the Eiffel Tower really Egyptian? Why are there acorns all through Grand Central Terminal? Christine's previous television credits include: Let's Go!, Georgia Traveler, Let's Go! Georgiaand Better Destinations.

Sun, Dec 7	10:00 P.M.	Curious Austrian Christmas Markets NH Create (11.4) Why is a European Christmas Market also called Weihnachtsmarkt or a Christkindlmarkt? And what do these markets have to do with the Holy Roman Empire? Why do you find Christmas Markets mostly in German-speaking countries? What is the curious history of the Advent Wreath, of Silent Night, and a creepy Christmas character named Krampus? And is a Krampus different than a Krapfen?
Mon, Dec 8	4:00 A.M.	Curious Austrian Christmas Markets NH Create (11.4) Why is a European Christmas Market also called Weihnachtsmarkt or a Christkindlmarkt? And what do these markets have to do with the Holy Roman Empire? Why do you find Christmas Markets mostly in German-speaking countries? What is the curious history of the Advent Wreath, of Silent Night, and a creepy Christmas character named Krampus? And is a Krampus different than a Krapfen?
Fri, Jan 2	7:00 A.M.	Curious Tallinn NH Create (11.4) Christine gets curious about the legend of Kalev and the foundation of Tallinn; the story of the Danish flag falling from the sky; Tallin's UNESCO Old Town, City Hall & Old Thomas, the medieval wall, Kiek in de Kok and Fat Margaret towers, a Russian Orthodox church, St.
Fri, Jan 2	1:00 P.M.	Curious Tallinn NH Create (11.4) Christine gets curious about the legend of Kalev and the foundation of Tallinn; the story of the Danish flag falling from the sky; Tallin's UNESCO Old Town, City Hall & Old Thomas, the medieval wall, Kiek in de Kok and Fat Margaret towers, a Russian Orthodox church, St.
Fri, Jan 2	3:00 P.M.	Curious Tallinn NH Create (11.4) Christine gets curious about the legend of Kalev and the foundation of Tallinn; the story of the Danish flag falling from the sky; Tallin's UNESCO Old Town, City Hall & Old Thomas, the medieval wall, Kiek in de Kok and Fat Margaret towers, a Russian Orthodox church, St.
Mon, Jan 5	7:00 A.M.	Switzerland's Curious Castles NH Create (11.4) Christine gets curious about the castles of Switzerland: In Chateau de Chillon, she explores its unique architecture and discovers secret passageways.
Mon, Jan 5	1:00 P.M.	Switzerland's Curious Castles NH Create (11.4) Christine gets curious about the castles of Switzerland: In Chateau de Chillon, she explores its unique architecture and discovers secret passageways.
Mon, Jan 5	3:00 P.M.	Switzerland's Curious Castles NH Create (11.4) Christine gets curious about the castles of Switzerland: In Chateau de Chillon, she explores its unique architecture and discovers secret passageways.
Fri, Jan 9	7:00 A.M.	Curious Aix-En-Provence & Arles NH Create (11.4) Christine gets curious about Aix-en Provence: why it's known as the City of a Thousand Fountains, visits Cezanne's Atelier & a mansion in the historic Mazarin District, then learns the curious connection between a king & the calisson.
Fri, Jan 9	1:00 P.M.	Curious Aix-En-Provence & Arles NH Create (11.4) Christine gets curious about Aix-en Provence: why it's known as the City of a Thousand Fountains, visits Cezanne's Atelier & a mansion in the historic Mazarin District, then learns the curious connection between a king & the calisson.
Fri, Jan 9	3:00 P.M.	Curious Aix-En-Provence & Arles NH Create (11.4) Christine gets curious about Aix-en Provence: why it's known as the City of a Thousand Fountains, visits Cezanne's Atelier & a mansion in the historic Mazarin District, then learns the curious connection between a king & the calisson.
Mon, Jan 12	7:00 A.M.	Netherlands' Curious Unesco NH Create (11.4) Christine gets curious about UNESCO sites in the Netherlands.
Mon, Jan 12	1:00 P.M.	Netherlands' Curious Unesco NH Create (11.4) Christine gets curious about UNESCO sites in the Netherlands.
Mon, Jan 12	3:00 P.M.	Netherlands' Curious Unesco NH Create (11.4) Christine gets curious about UNESCO sites in the Netherlands.
Fri, Jan 16	7:00 A.M.	Curious Dijon & Beaune NH Create (11.4) Christine explores Dijon and Beaune in France. Highlights include Dijon's Old Town and its architectural treasures, Notre-Dame du Dijon, an owl legend, Palais des Etats de Bourgogne, Philippe le Bon Tower, Cite de la Gastronomie.
Fri, Jan 16	1:00 P.M.	Curious Dijon & Beaune NH Create (11.4) Christine explores Dijon and Beaune in France. Highlights include Dijon's Old Town and its architectural treasures, Notre-Dame du Dijon, an owl legend, Palais des Etats de Bourgogne, Philippe le Bon Tower, Cite de la Gastronomie.
Fri, Jan 16	3:00 P.M.	Curious Dijon & Beaune NH Create (11.4) Christine explores Dijon and Beaune in France. Highlights include Dijon's Old Town and its architectural treasures, Notre-Dame du Dijon, an owl legend, Palais des Etats de Bourgogne, Philippe le Bon Tower, Cite de la Gastronomie.
Mon, Jan 19	7:00 A.M.	Estonia's Curious Culture & Traditions NH Create (11.4) In Estonia, Christine travels to the Setomaa region, visits an Seto Orthodox church, meets the indigenous Seto people, and learns about their polyphonic singing tradition and traditional folk costumes.
Mon, Jan 19	1:00 P.M.	Estonia's Curious Culture & Traditions NH Create (11.4) In Estonia, Christine travels to the Setomaa region, visits an Seto Orthodox church, meets the indigenous Seto people, and learns about their polyphonic singing tradition and traditional folk costumes.
Mon, Jan 19	3:00 P.M.	Estonia's Curious Culture & Traditions NH Create (11.4) In Estonia, Christine travels to the Setomaa region, visits an Seto Orthodox church, meets the indigenous Seto people, and learns about their polyphonic singing tradition and traditional folk costumes.