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.
Mon, Mar 31 | 8:00 A.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. |
Mon, Mar 31 | 6:31 P.M. |
Victoria, B.C., Canada
NH Explore (11.2)
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. |
Tue, Apr 1 | 8:00 A.M. | Samantha's 25th Anniversary Special NH Explore (11.2) |
Tue, Apr 1 | 6:30 P.M. |
New Hampshire's Coast and More
NH Explore (11.2)
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. |
Tue, Apr 1 | 7:30 P.M. |
Northern Costa Rica
NHPBS (11.1)
Samantha explores Costa Rica's beauty, starting at Mistico Park with its hanging bridges and wildlife. |
Wed, Apr 2 | 8:00 A.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. |
Wed, Apr 2 | 6:30 P.M. |
Portland, Oregon
NH Explore (11.2)
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, Apr 3 | 8:00 A.M. |
The Crystal Coast of North Carolina
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha embarks on a boat ride to Shackelford Banks, where Wildlife Biologist Dr. |
Thu, Apr 3 | 6:30 P.M. |
Melbourne, Australia
NH Explore (11.2)
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, Apr 4 | 8:00 A.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. |
Fri, Apr 4 | 10:30 A.M. |
Seoul, South Korea
NH Create (11.4)
Seoul is a huge metropolis and the capital of South Korea, where high-tech and pop culture meet palaces and street markets. |
Fri, Apr 4 | 1:31 P.M. |
Newport, Rhode Island
NH Explore (11.2)
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. |
Fri, Apr 4 | 5:30 P.M. |
Seoul, South Korea
NH Create (11.4)
Seoul is a huge metropolis and the capital of South Korea, where high-tech and pop culture meet palaces and street markets. |
Fri, Apr 4 | 6:30 P.M. |
Newport, Rhode Island
NH Explore (11.2)
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. |
Sat, Apr 5 | 8:30 A.M. |
Northern Costa Rica
NHPBS (11.1)
Samantha explores Costa Rica's beauty, starting at Mistico Park with its hanging bridges and wildlife. |
Sun, Apr 6 | 12:00 P.M. |
Northern Costa Rica
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha explores Costa Rica's beauty, starting at Mistico Park with its hanging bridges and wildlife. |
Mon, Apr 7 | 8:00 A.M. |
Mainz, Wiesbaden and Rothenburg, Germany
NH Explore (11.2)
In Germany's largest wine region, Mainz unfolds like a delightful Riesling. |
Mon, Apr 7 | 6:30 P.M. | Samantha Brown's Places to Love NH Explore (11.2) |
Tue, Apr 8 | 8:00 A.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. |
Tue, Apr 8 | 6:30 P.M. | Samantha Brown's Places to Love NH Explore (11.2) |
Tue, Apr 8 | 7:30 P.M. |
New Orleans, Louisiana
NHPBS (11.1)
Samantha begins her New Orleans trip at City Park, enjoying chicory coffee and beignets from Cafe Du Monde. |
Wed, Apr 9 | 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. |
Wed, Apr 9 | 6:30 P.M. | Samantha Brown's Places to Love NH Explore (11.2) |
Thu, Apr 10 | 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. |
Thu, Apr 10 | 6:30 P.M. |
Northern Costa Rica
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha explores Costa Rica's beauty, starting at Mistico Park with its hanging bridges and wildlife. |
Fri, Apr 11 | 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. |
Fri, Apr 11 | 10:30 A.M. |
Lafayette and Cajun Country, La
NH Create (11.4)
Arriving at the Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival is certainly entertaining for Samantha, who is instantly engulfed in dance and music (Cajun and Zydeco), and gets to watch band favorites jam before packed crowds. |
Fri, Apr 11 | 5:30 P.M. |
Lafayette and Cajun Country, La
NH Create (11.4)
Arriving at the Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival is certainly entertaining for Samantha, who is instantly engulfed in dance and music (Cajun and Zydeco), and gets to watch band favorites jam before packed crowds. |
Fri, Apr 11 | 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. |
Sat, Apr 12 | 8:30 A.M. |
New Orleans, Louisiana
NHPBS (11.1)
Samantha begins her New Orleans trip at City Park, enjoying chicory coffee and beignets from Cafe Du Monde. |
Sun, Apr 13 | 12:00 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. |
Mon, Apr 14 | 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. |
Mon, Apr 14 | 6:30 P.M. | Samantha's 25th Anniversary Special NH Explore (11.2) |
Tue, Apr 15 | 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. |
Tue, Apr 15 | 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. |
Tue, Apr 15 | 7:30 P.M. | Samantha's 25th Anniversary Special NHPBS (11.1) |
Wed, Apr 16 | 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. |
Wed, Apr 16 | 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. |
Thu, Apr 17 | 8:00 A.M. |
Huntsville, Alabama
NH Explore (11.2)
Welcome to Rocket City, home of Space Camp and the U. |
Thu, Apr 17 | 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. |
Fri, Apr 18 | 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. |
Fri, Apr 18 | 10:30 A.M. |
Rhine River Cruise
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha takes an epic trip along the Rhine River, first stopping at Freiburg, Germany, where she learns about the unique bachle water system and how this city is the gateway to the Black Forest. |
Fri, Apr 18 | 5:30 P.M. |
Rhine River Cruise
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha takes an epic trip along the Rhine River, first stopping at Freiburg, Germany, where she learns about the unique bachle water system and how this city is the gateway to the Black Forest. |
Fri, Apr 18 | 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. |
Sat, Apr 19 | 8:30 A.M. | Samantha's 25th Anniversary Special NHPBS (11.1) |
Mon, Apr 21 | 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. |
Mon, Apr 21 | 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. |
Tue, Apr 22 | 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. |
Tue, Apr 22 | 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. |
Tue, Apr 22 | 7:30 P.M. |
Berlin, Leipzig and Meissen, Germany
NHPBS (11.1)
Inside St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, Samantha enjoys a concert on the pipe organ, celebrating composer Johann Sebastian Bach. |
Wed, Apr 23 | 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. |
Wed, Apr 23 | 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. |
Thu, Apr 24 | 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. |
Thu, Apr 24 | 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. |
Fri, Apr 25 | 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. |
Fri, Apr 25 | 10:30 A.M. |
Naples and Paradise Coast of Florida
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha starts her Paradise Coast adventure off with a kayak tour in the salt-waters of Everglades National Park, while learning about the local eco system and remote mangroves. |
Fri, Apr 25 | 5:30 P.M. |
Naples and Paradise Coast of Florida
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha starts her Paradise Coast adventure off with a kayak tour in the salt-waters of Everglades National Park, while learning about the local eco system and remote mangroves. |
Fri, Apr 25 | 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. |
Sat, Apr 26 | 8:30 A.M. |
Berlin, Leipzig and Meissen, Germany
NHPBS (11.1)
Inside St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, Samantha enjoys a concert on the pipe organ, celebrating composer Johann Sebastian Bach. |
Mon, Apr 28 | 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. |
Mon, Apr 28 | 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. |
Tue, Apr 29 | 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. |
Tue, Apr 29 | 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. |
Tue, Apr 29 | 7:30 P.M. |
The Crystal Coast of North Carolina
NHPBS (11.1)
Samantha embarks on a boat ride to Shackelford Banks, where Wildlife Biologist Dr. |
Wed, Apr 30 | 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! |
Wed, Apr 30 | 6:30 P.M. |
Huntsville, Alabama
NH Explore (11.2)
Welcome to Rocket City, home of Space Camp and the U. |
Thu, May 1 | 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. |
Thu, May 1 | 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. |
Fri, May 2 | 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. |
Fri, May 2 | 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. |
Sat, May 3 | 8:30 A.M. |
The Crystal Coast of North Carolina
NHPBS (11.1)
Samantha embarks on a boat ride to Shackelford Banks, where Wildlife Biologist Dr. |
Sun, May 4 | 12:00 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. |
Mon, May 5 | 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. |
Mon, May 5 | 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. |
Tue, May 6 | 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. |
Tue, May 6 | 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. |
Wed, May 7 | 8:00 A.M. |
Lafayette and Cajun Country, La
NH Explore (11.2)
Arriving at the Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival is certainly entertaining for Samantha, who is instantly engulfed in dance and music (Cajun and Zydeco), and gets to watch band favorites jam before packed crowds. |
Wed, May 7 | 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. |
Thu, May 8 | 8:00 A.M. |
Rhine River Cruise
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha takes an epic trip along the Rhine River, first stopping at Freiburg, Germany, where she learns about the unique bachle water system and how this city is the gateway to the Black Forest. |
Fri, May 9 | 8:00 A.M. |
Naples and Paradise Coast of Florida
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha starts her Paradise Coast adventure off with a kayak tour in the salt-waters of Everglades National Park, while learning about the local eco system and remote mangroves. |
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