For more than 17 years, TV host Samantha Brown has been exploring all four corners of the world, visiting more than 260 cities in 62 countries, sharing her adventures and introducing new cultures to viewers. Now, the two-time Emmy Award-winner embarks on her next journey with her new travel series SAMANTHA BROWN'S PLACES TO LOVE. Unlike a traditional travelogue show with a formulaic itinerary, PLACES TO LOVE delivers decidedly refreshing and enriching travel experiences by taking viewers on a discovery of the emotional heart of travel and highlighting the people who are changing, challenging and strengthening a destination. From Brooklyn, New York and Monterey, California to Shanghai, China and Donegal in Ireland, Samantha seeks out the little-known spots and haunts where innovators and disrupters are creating a brand new travel experience. Whether it's through food and drink, art and design, culture or adventure, at the end of each episode, viewers will have a well-curated list of new experiences that focus on not just how to visit a destination, but how to fully immerse in it. The 13-part series encourages viewers to experience the passion of people and the soul of a place in a way that only traveling can do. Samantha's career as a television travel host happened by accident. A producer spotted her work in a commercial and recommended her to the Travel Channel in 1999 to audition for a new show called Great Vacation Homes. A decade of various series followed, including Great Hotels, Passport to Europe, Passport to Latin America, Samantha Brown's Asia, The Trip, 50/50, and many others. Samantha's fun-loving style has made her a beloved and engaging television personality whose approach is less expert and more a person you would want to travel with.
| Wed, Oct 7 | 10:30 A.M. |
Big Sky, Montana
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha starts off her Montana experience at Big Sky Resorts to learn about Avalanche Dogs and their rescue program. |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 5:30 P.M. |
Big Sky, Montana
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha starts off her Montana experience at Big Sky Resorts to learn about Avalanche Dogs and their rescue program. |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 6:30 P.M. |
New Orleans, Louisiana
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha begins her New Orleans trip at City Park, enjoying chicory coffee and beignets from Cafe Du Monde. |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 10:30 P.M. |
Big Sky, Montana
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha starts off her Montana experience at Big Sky Resorts to learn about Avalanche Dogs and their rescue program. |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 8:00 A.M. |
Route 66 - Missouri to Oklahoma
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha starts her trip with a view of the St. Louis Arch and visits Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, famous for its thick desserts. |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 6:30 P.M. | Samantha's 25th Anniversary Special NH Explore (11.2) |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 8:00 A.M. |
Route 66 - Oklahoma City to Texas
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha returns to Route 66 in Luther, Oklahoma, visiting the Threatt Filling Station, a historical safe haven for Black motorists. |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 10:30 A.M. |
Savannah, Georgia
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha visits Savannah and stops by to see the beautiful artwork of Amelia Jamerson, at her quaint gallery. |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 5:30 P.M. |
Savannah, Georgia
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha visits Savannah and stops by to see the beautiful artwork of Amelia Jamerson, at her quaint gallery. |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 6:30 P.M. |
Berlin, Leipzig and Meissen, Germany
NH Explore (11.2)
Inside St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, Samantha enjoys a concert on the pipe organ, celebrating composer Johann Sebastian Bach. |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 8:30 A.M. |
Montreal, Canada
NHPBS (11.1)
From immersive to interactive, Montreal is a city that puts on a show of sheer artistry in practically everything that this city is involved with. |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 8:00 A.M. |
Route 66 In New Mexico
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha travels the Mother Road through New Mexico, starting at the retro Motel Safari in Tucumcari. |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 6:30 P.M. |
The Crystal Coast of North Carolina
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha embarks on a boat ride to Shackelford Banks, where Wildlife Biologist Dr. |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 8:00 A.M. |
Route 66 In Arizona
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha's Route 66 adventure continues through Arizona's 244 miles of the Mother Road. |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 6:30 P.M. |
Traverse City. Michigan
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha begins her trip at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, known for its scenic views and challenging sand cliffs. |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 8:00 A.M. |
Route 66 In California
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha's California Route 66 journey begins in Goffs, a Mojave Desert railroad town tied to WWII history. |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 10:30 A.M. |
California Road Trip
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha takes a Southern California Road Trip by electric car heading to Barrio Logan, a thriving Mexican-American neighborhood in San Diego. |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 5:30 P.M. |
California Road Trip
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha takes a Southern California Road Trip by electric car heading to Barrio Logan, a thriving Mexican-American neighborhood in San Diego. |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 6:30 P.M. |
Mainz, Wiesbaden and Rothenburg, Germany
NH Explore (11.2)
In Germany's largest wine region, Mainz unfolds like a delightful Riesling. |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 10:30 P.M. |
California Road Trip
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha takes a Southern California Road Trip by electric car heading to Barrio Logan, a thriving Mexican-American neighborhood in San Diego. |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 8:00 A.M. |
Zurich
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha explores Zurich's 2,000-year-old charm, touring the old town and learning its guild history. |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 6:30 P.M. |
The Black Hills of South Dakota
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha begins her adventure at Custer State Park, riding to meet the bison herd before driving the scenic Needles Highway. |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 8:00 A.M. |
Williamsburg, Virginia
NH Explore (11.2)
Sam explores Virginia's history starting at Jamestowne, seeing 17th-century artifacts. |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 10:30 A.M. |
Chattanooga, Tennessee
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha explores the Tennessee River and Northshore areas with travel writer Cory Lee. |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 5:30 P.M. |
Chattanooga, Tennessee
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha explores the Tennessee River and Northshore areas with travel writer Cory Lee. |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 6:30 P.M. |
Route 66 - Missouri to Oklahoma
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha starts her trip with a view of the St. Louis Arch and visits Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, famous for its thick desserts. |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 8:30 A.M. |
Oregon Rv Trip
NHPBS (11.1)
Samantha ends this season with an all-American family RV road trip throughout the state of Oregon. |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 8:00 A.M. |
Italy Part 1 - Bologna
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha explores Bologna's Piazza Maggiore, its ancient university, medical school, and vast library. |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 6:30 P.M. |
Route 66 - Oklahoma City to Texas
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha returns to Route 66 in Luther, Oklahoma, visiting the Threatt Filling Station, a historical safe haven for Black motorists. |
| Tue, Oct 20 | 8:00 A.M. |
Italy Part 2 - Modena
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha visits Modena, hometown of tenor Luciano Pavarotti, exploring his home museum with his widow. |
| Tue, Oct 20 | 6:30 P.M. |
Route 66 In New Mexico
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha travels the Mother Road through New Mexico, starting at the retro Motel Safari in Tucumcari. |
| Wed, Oct 21 | 8:00 A.M. | Art & Artisans NH Explore (11.2) |
| Wed, Oct 21 | 10:30 A.M. |
The Makers
NH Create (11.4)
An episode devoted to food, clothing, musical instruments and other wonderful products specially made by craftspeople across the country. |
| Wed, Oct 21 | 5:30 P.M. |
The Makers
NH Create (11.4)
An episode devoted to food, clothing, musical instruments and other wonderful products specially made by craftspeople across the country. |
| Wed, Oct 21 | 6:30 P.M. |
Route 66 In Arizona
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha's Route 66 adventure continues through Arizona's 244 miles of the Mother Road. |
| Wed, Oct 21 | 10:30 P.M. |
The Makers
NH Create (11.4)
An episode devoted to food, clothing, musical instruments and other wonderful products specially made by craftspeople across the country. |
| Thu, Oct 22 | 8:00 A.M. |
Tampa, Florida
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha explores Tampa's Ybor City, learning its Cuban cigar heritage at J. |
| Thu, Oct 22 | 6:30 P.M. |
Route 66 In California
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha's California Route 66 journey begins in Goffs, a Mojave Desert railroad town tied to WWII history. |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 8:00 A.M. |
The Food Special Part 3
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha samples global treats: sustainable cacao chocolate in Costa Rica, Berlin's iconic curry wurst, North Carolina's beloved tomato pie, Melbourne's classic pasta and espresso, New Orleans' custom coffee blends, Rothenburg's powdered "snowball" pastry, and Michigan's cherry ice wine once served at a White House state dinner. |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 10:30 A.M. |
Limerick and County Clare, Ireland
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha leaps into her Limerick adventure at King John's Castle, where costumed historians relate the colorful history of this fortress. |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 5:30 P.M. |
Limerick and County Clare, Ireland
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha leaps into her Limerick adventure at King John's Castle, where costumed historians relate the colorful history of this fortress. |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 6:30 P.M. |
Zurich
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha explores Zurich's 2,000-year-old charm, touring the old town and learning its guild history. |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 8:30 A.M. |
Hong Kong, China
NHPBS (11.1)
Traveling to a city with so much to see is often a challenge, but not for Samantha! |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 8:00 A.M. |
Houston, Texas
NH Explore (11.2)
In this premiere episode, Samantha visits one of the most diverse and underrated cities in the United States: Houston, Texas. |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 6:30 P.M. |
Williamsburg, Virginia
NH Explore (11.2)
Sam explores Virginia's history starting at Jamestowne, seeing 17th-century artifacts. |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 8:00 A.M. |
Bern Region, Switzerland
NH Explore (11.2)
Many people dream of visiting Switzerland and experiencing the sheer beauty of the Alps, the gushing glacier river waters, and of course, the legendary cheeses and chocolates. |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 6:30 P.M. |
Italy Part 1 - Bologna
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha explores Bologna's Piazza Maggiore, its ancient university, medical school, and vast library. |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 8:00 A.M. |
Brooklyn, New York
NH Explore (11.2)
What is the difference between a Brooklyn egg cream and a Manhattan egg cream? Samantha finds out when she visits Brooklyn and meets a "jerk" at a local soda fountain. |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 10:30 A.M. |
Darwin, Australia
NH Create (11.4)
In Australia's Northern Territory, gorgeous sandy beaches, delicious food, and iconic animals come together to give visitors the quintessential Australian experience. |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 5:30 P.M. |
Darwin, Australia
NH Create (11.4)
In Australia's Northern Territory, gorgeous sandy beaches, delicious food, and iconic animals come together to give visitors the quintessential Australian experience. |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 6:30 P.M. |
Italy Part 2 - Modena
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha visits Modena, hometown of tenor Luciano Pavarotti, exploring his home museum with his widow. |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 10:30 P.M. |
Darwin, Australia
NH Create (11.4)
In Australia's Northern Territory, gorgeous sandy beaches, delicious food, and iconic animals come together to give visitors the quintessential Australian experience. |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 8:00 A.M. |
Shanghai, China
NH Explore (11.2)
There is a certain mystique about the Far East, as Samantha soon discovers when she travels to Shanghai, China. |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 6:30 P.M. | Art & Artisans NH Explore (11.2) |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 8:00 A.M. |
Huntsville, Alabama
NH Explore (11.2)
Welcome to Rocket City, home of Space Camp and the U. |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 10:30 A.M. |
Route 66, Illinois
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha begins her trip in an unlikely but fascinating place--Old Joliet Prison--where she meets with former warden, Dennis Wolff, to find out what life was like at the prison and how the classic film The Blues Brothers came to be within its walls. |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 5:30 P.M. |
Route 66, Illinois
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha begins her trip in an unlikely but fascinating place--Old Joliet Prison--where she meets with former warden, Dennis Wolff, to find out what life was like at the prison and how the classic film The Blues Brothers came to be within its walls. |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 6:30 P.M. |
Tampa, Florida
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha explores Tampa's Ybor City, learning its Cuban cigar heritage at J. |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 8:00 A.M. |
Vancouver, Canada
NH Explore (11.2)
The cosmopolitan city located on the edge of wilderness, Samantha travels to Vancouver and gets to experience firsthand the true beauty of this bustling Canadian west coast seaport. |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 6:30 P.M. |
The Food Special Part 3
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha samples global treats: sustainable cacao chocolate in Costa Rica, Berlin's iconic curry wurst, North Carolina's beloved tomato pie, Melbourne's classic pasta and espresso, New Orleans' custom coffee blends, Rothenburg's powdered "snowball" pastry, and Michigan's cherry ice wine once served at a White House state dinner. |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 8:00 A.M. |
Hill Country, Texas
NH Explore (11.2)
There is a big difference between Texas and Texas Hill Country, and Samantha finds this out quickly when she takes to the road exploring these legendary lands in search of her favorite wildflower, the Texas bluebonnet. |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 6:30 P.M. |
Houston, Texas
NH Explore (11.2)
In this premiere episode, Samantha visits one of the most diverse and underrated cities in the United States: Houston, Texas. |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 8:00 A.M. |
Big Sur and Monterey, California
NH Explore (11.2)
From Monterey to Big Sur, Samantha travels through the central coast of California. |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 10:30 A.M. |
Victoria, B.C., Canada
NH Create (11.4)
The Great White North beckons as Samantha begins her tour of this jewel-like Canadian city with Charlayne Thornton-Joe, Coordinator of the Chinese Canadian Museum found in Fan Tan Alley, the narrowest commercial street in North America. |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 5:30 P.M. |
Victoria, B.C., Canada
NH Create (11.4)
The Great White North beckons as Samantha begins her tour of this jewel-like Canadian city with Charlayne Thornton-Joe, Coordinator of the Chinese Canadian Museum found in Fan Tan Alley, the narrowest commercial street in North America. |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 6:30 P.M. |
Bern Region, Switzerland
NH Explore (11.2)
Many people dream of visiting Switzerland and experiencing the sheer beauty of the Alps, the gushing glacier river waters, and of course, the legendary cheeses and chocolates. |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 10:30 P.M. |
Victoria, B.C., Canada
NH Create (11.4)
The Great White North beckons as Samantha begins her tour of this jewel-like Canadian city with Charlayne Thornton-Joe, Coordinator of the Chinese Canadian Museum found in Fan Tan Alley, the narrowest commercial street in North America. |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 8:00 A.M. |
Xi'an, China
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha travels to the ancient city of Xi'an, China, that once served as China's capital and dates back over 3,000 years. |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 6:30 P.M. |
Brooklyn, New York
NH Explore (11.2)
What is the difference between a Brooklyn egg cream and a Manhattan egg cream? Samantha finds out when she visits Brooklyn and meets a "jerk" at a local soda fountain. |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 8:00 A.M. |
Ireland's Northwest Coast
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha goes green and marks off the Northwest coast of Ireland from her bucket list as she starts an epic adventure in County Donegal. |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 10:30 A.M. |
New Hampshire's Coast and More
NH Create (11.4)
It's the bright lights of the stage for Samantha as she joins the cast of RENT for a vocal warmup on stage at Manchester's historic Palace Theatre before meeting CEO Peter Ramsey for a tour of the fully restored gem of a playhouse. |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 5:30 P.M. |
New Hampshire's Coast and More
NH Create (11.4)
It's the bright lights of the stage for Samantha as she joins the cast of RENT for a vocal warmup on stage at Manchester's historic Palace Theatre before meeting CEO Peter Ramsey for a tour of the fully restored gem of a playhouse. |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 6:30 P.M. |
Shanghai, China
NH Explore (11.2)
There is a certain mystique about the Far East, as Samantha soon discovers when she travels to Shanghai, China. |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 8:30 A.M. |
Greater Palm Springs, Ca
NHPBS (11.1)
What Art Deco is to Miami is what Mid-Century Modern is to Palm Springs. |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 8:00 A.M. |
Orange County, California
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha travels to Orange County in Southern California and meets legendary surfer PT Townend, who discusses the origins of surfing. |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 6:30 P.M. |
Huntsville, Alabama
NH Explore (11.2)
Welcome to Rocket City, home of Space Camp and the U. |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 8:00 A.M. |
Montreal, Canada
NH Explore (11.2)
From immersive to interactive, Montreal is a city that puts on a show of sheer artistry in practically everything that this city is involved with. |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 6:30 P.M. |
Vancouver, Canada
NH Explore (11.2)
The cosmopolitan city located on the edge of wilderness, Samantha travels to Vancouver and gets to experience firsthand the true beauty of this bustling Canadian west coast seaport. |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 8:00 A.M. |
Oregon Rv Trip
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha ends this season with an all-American family RV road trip throughout the state of Oregon. |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 10:30 A.M. |
Portland, Oregon
NH Create (11.4)
The City of Roses surrounds Samantha in beautiful blooms as she begins her tour of Portland's International Rose Test Garden and learns from Curator Rachel Burlington how the city earned its nickname. |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 5:30 P.M. |
Portland, Oregon
NH Create (11.4)
The City of Roses surrounds Samantha in beautiful blooms as she begins her tour of Portland's International Rose Test Garden and learns from Curator Rachel Burlington how the city earned its nickname. |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 6:30 P.M. |
Hill Country, Texas
NH Explore (11.2)
There is a big difference between Texas and Texas Hill Country, and Samantha finds this out quickly when she takes to the road exploring these legendary lands in search of her favorite wildflower, the Texas bluebonnet. |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 10:30 P.M. |
Portland, Oregon
NH Create (11.4)
The City of Roses surrounds Samantha in beautiful blooms as she begins her tour of Portland's International Rose Test Garden and learns from Curator Rachel Burlington how the city earned its nickname. |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 8:00 A.M. |
Hong Kong, China
NH Explore (11.2)
Traveling to a city with so much to see is often a challenge, but not for Samantha! |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 6:30 P.M. |
Big Sur and Monterey, California
NH Explore (11.2)
From Monterey to Big Sur, Samantha travels through the central coast of California. |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 8:00 A.M. |
Greater Palm Springs, Ca
NH Explore (11.2)
What Art Deco is to Miami is what Mid-Century Modern is to Palm Springs. |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 10:30 A.M. |
Melbourne, Australia
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha visits one of the world's "most livable cities" and finds out why Australians--and visitors from around the world--flock to Melbourne year after year. |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 5:30 P.M. |
Melbourne, Australia
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha visits one of the world's "most livable cities" and finds out why Australians--and visitors from around the world--flock to Melbourne year after year. |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 6:30 P.M. |
Xi'an, China
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha travels to the ancient city of Xi'an, China, that once served as China's capital and dates back over 3,000 years. |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 8:30 A.M. |
Lake Geneva and the Valais, Switzerland
NHPBS (11.1)
Of all the magnificent regions in Switzerland, the Valais Region is home to Barryland, where Samantha visits this living museum that serves as a breeder for the famed St. |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 8:00 A.M. |
Lake Geneva and the Valais, Switzerland
NH Explore (11.2)
Of all the magnificent regions in Switzerland, the Valais Region is home to Barryland, where Samantha visits this living museum that serves as a breeder for the famed St. |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 6:30 P.M. |
Ireland's Northwest Coast
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha goes green and marks off the Northwest coast of Ireland from her bucket list as she starts an epic adventure in County Donegal. |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 8:00 A.M. |
Santa Fe, Nm
NH Explore (11.2)
When ordering a breakfast burrito in Santa Fe, you must specify red, green or Christmas, which is a combination of these two spicy chile pepper sauces. |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 6:30 P.M. |
Orange County, California
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha travels to Orange County in Southern California and meets legendary surfer PT Townend, who discusses the origins of surfing. |
| Wed, Nov 18 | 8:00 A.M. |
Seoul, South Korea
NH Explore (11.2)
Seoul is a huge metropolis and the capital of South Korea, where high-tech and pop culture meet palaces and street markets. |
| Wed, Nov 18 | 10:30 A.M. |
Newport, Rhode Island
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha kicks off her visit at the beautiful Rose Island Lighthouse, just off the coast of Newport, and learns from preservationist Charlotte Johnson about how the island and its historic structures were saved, and are now available for overnight guests. |
| Wed, Nov 18 | 5:30 P.M. |
Newport, Rhode Island
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha kicks off her visit at the beautiful Rose Island Lighthouse, just off the coast of Newport, and learns from preservationist Charlotte Johnson about how the island and its historic structures were saved, and are now available for overnight guests. |
| Wed, Nov 18 | 6:30 P.M. |
Montreal, Canada
NH Explore (11.2)
From immersive to interactive, Montreal is a city that puts on a show of sheer artistry in practically everything that this city is involved with. |
| Wed, Nov 18 | 10:30 P.M. |
Newport, Rhode Island
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha kicks off her visit at the beautiful Rose Island Lighthouse, just off the coast of Newport, and learns from preservationist Charlotte Johnson about how the island and its historic structures were saved, and are now available for overnight guests. |
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