Samantha Brown's Places to Love

Colorado Springs is branding itself "Olympic City USA".

Colorado Springs is branding itself "Olympic City USA".

Samantha gets a taste of authentic Mexican carnitas and talks with James Beard-nominated Chef Alejandro Paredes at his counter-serve stand, Carnitas Lonja.

Samantha gets a taste of authentic Mexican carnitas and talks with James Beard-nominated Chef Alejandro Paredes at his counter-serve stand, Carnitas Lonja.

Samantha takes to the Charles River joining the Boston University Women's Lightweight Rowing team and gets a taste of this celebrated sport.

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.

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.

Samantha takes to the Charles River joining the Boston University Women's Lightweight Rowing team and gets a taste of this celebrated sport.

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.

Samantha begins her tour of Northern Ireland with a moving stop at the Peace Wall in East Belfast.

Samantha begins her tour of Northern Ireland with a moving stop at the Peace Wall in East Belfast.

Samantha and her family set sail on an Alaska Cruise stopping in the capital city of Juneau, where they experience how dogs are trained at the Sled Dog Discovery & Musher Camp.

From Monterey to Big Sur, Samantha travels through the central coast of California.

From Monterey to Big Sur, Samantha travels through the central coast of California.

Samantha and her family set sail on an Alaska Cruise stopping in the capital city of Juneau, where they experience how dogs are trained at the Sled Dog Discovery & Musher Camp.

Samantha's Route 66 adventure continues through Arizona's 244 miles of the Mother Road.

Kicking off her visit to the Capitol of the Badger state, Samantha explores ice fishing on the frozen Monona Bay.

Kicking off her visit to the Capitol of the Badger state, Samantha explores ice fishing on the frozen Monona Bay.

Samantha begins her visit to St. Augustine by helping sail a 27' Catamaran while learning about the surrounding ecosystem and our need to protect it.

Samantha begins her visit to St. Augustine by helping sail a 27' Catamaran while learning about the surrounding ecosystem and our need to protect it.

Samantha starts off her Montana experience at Big Sky Resorts to learn about Avalanche Dogs and their rescue program.

Samantha travels to the ancient city of Xi'an, China, that once served as China's capital and dates back over 3,000 years.

Samantha travels to the ancient city of Xi'an, China, that once served as China's capital and dates back over 3,000 years.

Samantha starts off her Montana experience at Big Sky Resorts to learn about Avalanche Dogs and their rescue program.

Samantha travels to the ancient city of Xi'an, China, that once served as China's capital and dates back over 3,000 years.

Samantha visits Savannah and stops by to see the beautiful artwork of Amelia Jamerson, at her quaint gallery.

Samantha visits Savannah and stops by to see the beautiful artwork of Amelia Jamerson, at her quaint gallery.

Samantha takes a Southern California Road Trip by electric car heading to Barrio Logan, a thriving Mexican-American neighborhood in San Diego.

Samantha goes green and marks off the Northwest coast of Ireland from her bucket list as she starts an epic adventure in County Donegal.

Samantha goes green and marks off the Northwest coast of Ireland from her bucket list as she starts an epic adventure in County Donegal.

Samantha takes a Southern California Road Trip by electric car heading to Barrio Logan, a thriving Mexican-American neighborhood in San Diego.

Samantha's California Route 66 journey begins in Goffs, a Mojave Desert railroad town tied to WWII history.

Samantha explores the Tennessee River and Northshore areas with travel writer Cory Lee.

Samantha explores the Tennessee River and Northshore areas with travel writer Cory Lee.

An episode devoted to food, clothing, musical instruments and other wonderful products specially made by craftspeople across the country.

An episode devoted to food, clothing, musical instruments and other wonderful products specially made by craftspeople across the country.

Samantha leaps into her Limerick adventure at King John's Castle, where costumed historians relate the colorful history of this fortress.

Samantha travels to Orange County in Southern California and meets legendary surfer PT Townend, who discusses the origins of surfing.

Samantha travels to Orange County in Southern California and meets legendary surfer PT Townend, who discusses the origins of surfing.

Samantha leaps into her Limerick adventure at King John's Castle, where costumed historians relate the colorful history of this fortress.

Samantha travels to Orange County in Southern California and meets legendary surfer PT Townend, who discusses the origins of surfing.

In Australia's Northern Territory, gorgeous sandy beaches, delicious food, and iconic animals come together to give visitors the quintessential Australian experience.

In Australia's Northern Territory, gorgeous sandy beaches, delicious food, and iconic animals come together to give visitors the quintessential Australian experience.

Samantha takes a Southern California Road Trip by electric car heading to Barrio Logan, a thriving Mexican-American neighborhood in San Diego.

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.

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.

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.

Samantha explores Zurich's 2,000-year-old charm, touring the old town and learning its guild history.

Samantha explores the Tennessee River and Northshore areas with travel writer Cory Lee.

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.

An episode devoted to food, clothing, musical instruments and other wonderful products specially made by craftspeople across the country.

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.

Samantha leaps into her Limerick adventure at King John's Castle, where costumed historians relate the colorful history of this fortress.

Samantha ends this season with an all-American family RV road trip throughout the state of Oregon.

Samantha ends this season with an all-American family RV road trip throughout the state of Oregon.

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.

Samantha ends this season with an all-American family RV road trip throughout the state of Oregon.

In Australia's Northern Territory, gorgeous sandy beaches, delicious food, and iconic animals come together to give visitors the quintessential Australian experience.

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.

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.

Traveling to a city with so much to see is often a challenge, but not for Samantha!

Traveling to a city with so much to see is often a challenge, but not for Samantha!

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.

Sam explores Virginia's history starting at Jamestowne, seeing 17th-century artifacts.

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.

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.

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.

What Art Deco is to Miami is what Mid-Century Modern is to Palm Springs.

What Art Deco is to Miami is what Mid-Century Modern is to Palm Springs.

What Art Deco is to Miami is what Mid-Century Modern is to Palm Springs.

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.

Samantha explores Costa Rica's beauty, starting at Mistico Park with its hanging bridges and wildlife.

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.

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.

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.

Samantha begins her New Orleans trip at City Park, enjoying chicory coffee and beignets from Cafe Du Monde.

Samantha explores Bologna's Piazza Maggiore, its ancient university, medical school, and vast library.

Inside St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, Samantha enjoys a concert on the pipe organ, celebrating composer Johann Sebastian Bach.

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.

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.

Samantha embarks on a boat ride to Shackelford Banks, where Wildlife Biologist Dr.

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.

Samantha explores Costa Rica's beauty, starting at Mistico Park with its hanging bridges and wildlife.

Samantha begins her trip at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, known for its scenic views and challenging sand cliffs.

Samantha begins her New Orleans trip at City Park, enjoying chicory coffee and beignets from Cafe Du Monde.

Seoul is a huge metropolis and the capital of South Korea, where high-tech and pop culture meet palaces and street markets.

Seoul is a huge metropolis and the capital of South Korea, where high-tech and pop culture meet palaces and street markets.

In Germany's largest wine region, Mainz unfolds like a delightful Riesling.

Samantha visits Modena, hometown of tenor Luciano Pavarotti, exploring his home museum with his widow.

Samantha begins her adventure at Custer State Park, riding to meet the bison herd before driving the scenic Needles Highway.

Inside St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, Samantha enjoys a concert on the pipe organ, celebrating composer Johann Sebastian Bach.

Samantha starts her trip with a view of the St. Louis Arch and visits Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, famous for its thick desserts.