Samantha Brown's Places to Love

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Samantha travels the Mother Road through New Mexico, starting at the retro Motel Safari in Tucumcari.

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.

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

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

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

Samantha takes in the stunning views overlooking the entire city atop Fisherman's Bastion on the Buda side of the Danube.

Samantha explores Tampa's Ybor City, learning its Cuban cigar heritage at J.

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

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

Samantha explores Tampa's Ybor City, learning its Cuban cigar heritage at J.

Samantha takes a local food tour in Key West starting off with authentic Cuban food at El Siboney, then heads to the historic Speakeasy Inn & Rum Bar for a rum runner, the house specialty.

Samantha bicycles through the sprawling Brancott Estate vineyards, which was the first to grow and bottle Sauvignon Blanc in Marlborough, and then visits the te Pa Family Vineyards, where she learns of its 800-year old Maori roots.

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

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

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

Samantha takes to the Sonoma coastline on a road trip stopping off at various beaches and talks to a local guide about sustainability in Sonoma, the Pacific coast and what to look for off the beaten path.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Samantha goes sailing around the historic British Virgin Islands with Capt.

Samantha goes sailing around the historic British Virgin Islands with Capt.

Samantha meets up with an old friend to sample some of the best barbecue in town at Pecan Lodge.

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

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

Samantha meets up with an old friend to sample some of the best barbecue in town at Pecan Lodge.

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

Visiting her hometown state, Samantha arrives on Lake Winnipesaukee aboard the M/S Mount Washington and goes straight to Funspot, the world's largest arcade.

Visiting her hometown state, Samantha arrives on Lake Winnipesaukee aboard the M/S Mount Washington and goes straight to Funspot, the world's largest arcade.

At the Desert Botanical Garden, Samantha and traveler Jack Maxwell take in the stunning beauty of wildflowers and blooming cactus as they walk the Sonoran Desert trails.

Samantha returns to Route 66 in Luther, Oklahoma, visiting the Threatt Filling Station, a historical safe haven for Black motorists.

Samantha returns to Route 66 in Luther, Oklahoma, visiting the Threatt Filling Station, a historical safe haven for Black motorists.

At the Desert Botanical Garden, Samantha and traveler Jack Maxwell take in the stunning beauty of wildflowers and blooming cactus as they walk the Sonoran Desert trails.

At the 3rd Man Museum, Samantha joins Gerhard to learn about his passion for the Oscar-winning film, The 3rd Man, and also gets some insight into Vienna's fascinating history.

At the 3rd Man Museum, Samantha joins Gerhard to learn about his passion for the Oscar-winning film, The 3rd Man, and also gets some insight into Vienna's fascinating history.

Samantha explores Tampa's Ybor City, learning its Cuban cigar heritage at J.

At the Corning Museum of Glass, Samantha starts off her visit to Crystal City by learning about the history of glass and why Corning is the center of the glass world.

At the Corning Museum of Glass, Samantha starts off her visit to Crystal City by learning about the history of glass and why Corning is the center of the glass world.

Samantha sails Auckland Harbor aboard the 2007 America's Cup winning Team New Zealand sailboat and talks with Peter Lester, a former cup competitor, coach and current sailing commentator.

In this premiere episode, Samantha visits one of the most diverse and underrated cities in the United States: Houston, Texas.

In this premiere episode, Samantha visits one of the most diverse and underrated cities in the United States: Houston, Texas.

Samantha sails Auckland Harbor aboard the 2007 America's Cup winning Team New Zealand sailboat and talks with Peter Lester, a former cup competitor, coach and current sailing commentator.

In this premiere episode, Samantha visits one of the most diverse and underrated cities in the United States: Houston, Texas.

Samantha takes a road trip to Bar Harbor, enjoys breath-taking views from Acadia National Park and takes a cruise through Bass Harbor soaking in the sights of Desert Island and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse.

Samantha takes a road trip to Bar Harbor, enjoys breath-taking views from Acadia National Park and takes a cruise through Bass Harbor soaking in the sights of Desert Island and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse.

At Wynwood Walls, Samantha tours this unique outdoor destination featuring huge, colorful street murals by artists from around the globe.

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.

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.

At Wynwood Walls, Samantha tours this unique outdoor destination featuring huge, colorful street murals by artists from around the globe.

Samantha explores Tampa's Ybor City, learning its Cuban cigar heritage at J.

During Quebec Winter Carnival, Samantha starts her trip off ice canoeing on the frigid waters of the St.

During Quebec Winter Carnival, Samantha starts her trip off ice canoeing on the frigid waters of the St.

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.

Samantha starts off her trip to historic Dutchess County on the "Walkway Over the Hudson," taking in dramatic views over the Hudson River and surrounding Hudson Valley.

Samantha starts off her trip to historic Dutchess County on the "Walkway Over the Hudson," taking in dramatic views over the Hudson River and surrounding Hudson Valley.

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.