Samantha Brown's Places to Love

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, Dec 11 8:00 A.M. The Food Special     NH Explore (11.2)

In this special episode Samantha features new and unique food scenes from her travels.

Mon, Dec 11 2:00 P.M. Cruising The Inside Passage of Alaska     NHPBS (11.1)

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.

Mon, Dec 11 6:30 P.M. Ft. Myers and Sanibel Island, Florida     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha kicks off her trip with a boat ride to the remote island of Cayo Costa, where she learns about the unique place, and finds some extraordinary shells.

Tue, Dec 12 8:00 A.M. Ft. Myers and Sanibel Island, Florida     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha kicks off her trip with a boat ride to the remote island of Cayo Costa, where she learns about the unique place, and finds some extraordinary shells.

Tue, Dec 12 6:30 P.M. Samantha's Tips for Making Travel Count     NH Explore (11.2)

After 22 years and 337 episodes dedicated to travel, Samantha shares her best advice and tips on how she makes travel count no matter how near or far.

Wed, Dec 13 8:00 A.M. Samantha's Tips for Making Travel Count     NH Explore (11.2)

After 22 years and 337 episodes dedicated to travel, Samantha shares her best advice and tips on how she makes travel count no matter how near or far.

Wed, Dec 13 6:30 P.M. Asheville, North Carolina     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha kicks off her visit with a drive through the Blue Ridge Mountains, then stops off at a Pop-Up Mini Fair and talks with local artists.

Thu, Dec 14 8:00 A.M. Asheville, North Carolina     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha kicks off her visit with a drive through the Blue Ridge Mountains, then stops off at a Pop-Up Mini Fair and talks with local artists.

Thu, Dec 14 6:30 P.M. The Jersey Shore and More     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha kicks off her visit to the Garden State in Cape May, the only US city designated as a National Historic Landmark.

Fri, Dec 15 8:00 A.M. The Jersey Shore and More     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha kicks off her visit to the Garden State in Cape May, the only US city designated as a National Historic Landmark.

Fri, Dec 15 10:30 A.M. Christchurch, New Zealand     NH Create (11.4)

Samantha experiences the revival of the once earthquake devastated city of Christchurch, New Zealand by starting her journey off at the Gap Filler initiatives.

Fri, Dec 15 5:30 P.M. Christchurch, New Zealand     NH Create (11.4)

Samantha experiences the revival of the once earthquake devastated city of Christchurch, New Zealand by starting her journey off at the Gap Filler initiatives.

Fri, Dec 15 6:30 P.M. Genesee River Valley, Ny     NH Explore (11.2)

At the Abbey of the Genesee, Samantha talks with Father Isaac about the history of the Abbey and the popular Monks' Bread that the church's Trappist monks have been producing since the 1950's to help support the Abbey.

Mon, Dec 18 8:00 A.M. Genesee River Valley, Ny     NH Explore (11.2)

At the Abbey of the Genesee, Samantha talks with Father Isaac about the history of the Abbey and the popular Monks' Bread that the church's Trappist monks have been producing since the 1950's to help support the Abbey.

Mon, Dec 18 2:00 P.M. Madison, Wisconsin     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Mon, Dec 18 6:30 P.M. Houston, Texas     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha joins 3rd generation deli-man, Ziggy Gruber, in the kitchen to make matzoh ball soup then discusses Ziggy's storied family/deli history, and why his Houston-based Kenny & Ziggy's New York Delicatessen is tops in the nation.

Tue, Dec 19 8:00 A.M. Houston, Texas     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha joins 3rd generation deli-man, Ziggy Gruber, in the kitchen to make matzoh ball soup then discusses Ziggy's storied family/deli history, and why his Houston-based Kenny & Ziggy's New York Delicatessen is tops in the nation.

Tue, Dec 19 6:30 P.M. Louisville & Bourbon County, Ky     NH Explore (11.2)

Kentucky is synonymous with Bourbon. At Buffalo Trace Distillery, Samantha talks all things Bourbon with third generation employee, Freddie Johnson, including the history of Bourbon and how it got named.

Wed, Dec 20 8:00 A.M. Louisville & Bourbon County, Ky     NH Explore (11.2)

Kentucky is synonymous with Bourbon. At Buffalo Trace Distillery, Samantha talks all things Bourbon with third generation employee, Freddie Johnson, including the history of Bourbon and how it got named.

Wed, Dec 20 6:30 P.M. Colorado Springs, Colorado     NH Explore (11.2)

Colorado Springs is branding itself "Olympic City USA".

Thu, Dec 21 8:00 A.M. Colorado Springs, Colorado     NH Explore (11.2)

Colorado Springs is branding itself "Olympic City USA".

Thu, Dec 21 6:30 P.M. San Antonio, Texas     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Fri, Dec 22 8:00 A.M. San Antonio, Texas     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Fri, Dec 22 10:30 A.M. Baltimore, Maryland     NH Create (11.4)

Samantha starts her visit in Charm City at the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) and meets its founder, who together tour this truly inspiring and original facility that is filled unique and visual works of art.

Fri, Dec 22 5:30 P.M. Baltimore, Maryland     NH Create (11.4)

Samantha starts her visit in Charm City at the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) and meets its founder, who together tour this truly inspiring and original facility that is filled unique and visual works of art.

Fri, Dec 22 6:30 P.M. Boston, Massachusetts     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Mon, Dec 25 2:00 P.M. St. Augustine, Florida     NHPBS (11.1)

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.

Tue, Dec 26 8:00 A.M. Belfast and Antrim Coast, Northern Ireland     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Tue, Dec 26 6:30 P.M. Cruising The Inside Passage of Alaska     NH Explore (11.2)

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.

Wed, Dec 27 8:00 A.M. Cruising The Inside Passage of Alaska     NH Explore (11.2)

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.

Wed, Dec 27 6:30 P.M. Madison, Wisconsin     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Thu, Dec 28 8:00 A.M. Madison, Wisconsin     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Thu, Dec 28 6:30 P.M. St. Augustine, Florida     NH Explore (11.2)

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.

Fri, Dec 29 8:00 A.M. St. Augustine, Florida     NH Explore (11.2)

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.

Fri, Dec 29 10:30 A.M. Food Around The World     NH Create (11.4)

While visiting the Swiss city of Interlaken, Samantha learns the art of chocolate making in a "funky" way.

Fri, Dec 29 5:30 P.M. Food Around The World     NH Create (11.4)

While visiting the Swiss city of Interlaken, Samantha learns the art of chocolate making in a "funky" way.

Fri, Dec 29 6:30 P.M. Big Sky, Montana     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Mon, Jan 1 8:00 A.M. Big Sky, Montana     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Mon, Jan 1 6:30 P.M. Savannah, Georgia     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Tue, Jan 2 8:00 A.M. Savannah, Georgia     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Tue, Jan 2 6:30 P.M. California Road Trip     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Wed, Jan 3 8:00 A.M. California Road Trip     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Wed, Jan 3 6:30 P.M. Chattanooga, Tennessee     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Thu, Jan 4 8:00 A.M. Chattanooga, Tennessee     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Thu, Jan 4 6:30 P.M. The Makers     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Fri, Jan 5 8:00 A.M. The Makers     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Fri, Jan 5 10:30 A.M. Charleston, South Carolina     NH Create (11.4)

The Holy City certainly has quite the history, as Samantha takes a walking tour through its hidden alleyways and the French Quarter.

Fri, Jan 5 5:30 P.M. Charleston, South Carolina     NH Create (11.4)

The Holy City certainly has quite the history, as Samantha takes a walking tour through its hidden alleyways and the French Quarter.

Fri, Jan 5 6:30 P.M. Limerick and County Clare, Ireland     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Mon, Jan 8 6:30 P.M. Darwin, Australia     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Tue, Jan 9 6:30 P.M. Belfast and Antrim Coast, Northern Ireland     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Tue, Jan 9 7:30 P.M. Darwin, Australia     NHPBS (11.1)

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

Wed, Jan 10 6:30 P.M. Cruising The Inside Passage of Alaska     NH Explore (11.2)

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.

Thu, Jan 11 6:30 P.M. Madison, Wisconsin     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Fri, Jan 12 10:30 A.M. Central North Island, New Zealand     NH Create (11.4)

Samantha explores the natural beauty of Lake Taupo by kayak and stops off for a soak in the hot springs before hiking upstream to the magnificent Huka Falls.

Fri, Jan 12 5:30 P.M. Central North Island, New Zealand     NH Create (11.4)

Samantha explores the natural beauty of Lake Taupo by kayak and stops off for a soak in the hot springs before hiking upstream to the magnificent Huka Falls.

Fri, Jan 12 6:30 P.M. St. Augustine, Florida     NH Explore (11.2)

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.

Mon, Jan 15 6:30 P.M. Route 66, Illinois     NH Explore (11.2)

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.

Tue, Jan 16 6:30 P.M. Big Sky, Montana     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Tue, Jan 16 7:30 P.M. Route 66, Illinois     NHPBS (11.1)

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.

Wed, Jan 17 6:30 P.M. Savannah, Georgia     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Thu, Jan 18 6:30 P.M. California Road Trip     NH Explore (11.2)

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

Fri, Jan 19 10:30 A.M. Budapest, Hungary     NH Create (11.4)

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

Fri, Jan 19 5:30 P.M. Budapest, Hungary     NH Create (11.4)

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

Fri, Jan 19 6:30 P.M. Chattanooga, Tennessee     NH Explore (11.2)

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


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