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, Nov 24	6:30 P.M.	Curious Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber, Germany NHPBS (11.1) One of the oldest and most historic medieval towns along the Romantic Road.
Mon, Nov 25	2:00 P.M.	Curious Lyon, France NHPBS (11.1) Christine gets curious in Lyon, France. She wanders through the secret traboules, used by the French resistance, explores its ancient Roman origins on Fourviere Hill, visits the breathtaking Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourviere, and finds out why Lyon is the capital of French gastronomy by tasting her way through the Les Halles food market.
Mon, Dec 2	10:00 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?
Mon, Dec 2	5:00 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 9	10:00 A.M.	Curious Lucerne NH Create (11.4) Christine gets curious about Lucerne's Chapel Bridge, its ornately painted city squares, including the Weinmarkt, its many beautiful fountains, the Musegg Wall, the Wildenmann and the Mannliturm.
Mon, Dec 9	2:00 P.M.	Curious Utrecht, Netherlands NHPBS (11.1) Christine gets curious about Utrecht, Netherlands.
Mon, Dec 9	5:00 P.M.	Curious Lucerne NH Create (11.4) Christine gets curious about Lucerne's Chapel Bridge, its ornately painted city squares, including the Weinmarkt, its many beautiful fountains, the Musegg Wall, the Wildenmann and the Mannliturm.
Sun, Dec 15	6:30 P.M.	Curious Franconia, Germany NHPBS (11.1) Christine gets curious about the Franconia region of Germany.
Mon, Dec 16	10:00 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.
Mon, Dec 16	2:00 P.M.	Curious Poznan, Poland NHPBS (11.1) Christine gets curious about Poznan, Poland. Highlights include: Old Market Square, Rogalin Palace, an archaeological site, Poznan Cathedral and tombs, the Poznan goat legend, Zamek Cultural Center, Enigma Cipher Center, and the Poznan Croissant Museum.
Mon, Dec 16	5:00 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.
Sun, Dec 22	6:30 P.M.	Curious Regensburg, Germany NHPBS (11.1) Christine gets curious about Regensburg, Germany. Highlights: Regensburg's Roman roots as Radasbona; a curious window in its town hall, the Goliath House, Regensburg Cathedral & the Stone Bridge.
Mon, Dec 23	10:00 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, Dec 23	2:00 P.M.	Curious Szczecin, Poland NHPBS (11.1) Christine gets curious about Szczecin, Poland. Highlights include: Castle of the Dukes of Pomerania, the National Museum, Stare Miasto Square, Tower of the Seven Cloaks, Kasprowicz Park, Willa Lentza Manor House.
Mon, Dec 23	5:00 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.
Sun, Dec 29	6:30 P.M.	Curious Lyon, France NHPBS (11.1) Christine gets curious in Lyon, France. She wanders through the secret traboules, used by the French resistance, explores its ancient Roman origins on Fourviere Hill, visits the breathtaking Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourviere, and finds out why Lyon is the capital of French gastronomy by tasting her way through the Les Halles food market.
Mon, Dec 30	10:00 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.
Mon, Dec 30	2:00 P.M.	Curious Allgau & Fussen, Germany NHPBS (11.1) Christine gets curious about the beautiful Allgau region and medieval town of Fussen in Bavaria, Germany.
Mon, Dec 30	5:00 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.