Samantha Brown’s Places to Love
Places to Love takes viewers on a discovery of the emotional heart of travel.

Northern Costa Rica
S8 Ep801 | 27m 45s
Samantha explores Costa Rica's wildlife, organic farms, cultural heritage and more.

New Orleans, Louisiana
S8 Ep802 | 27m 45s
Samantha's NOLA trip includes beignets, the WWII Museum, snow blitzes, and jazz at Dew Drop Inn.

Samantha’s 25th Anniversary Special
S8 Ep803 | 27m 45s
Celebrating 25 years of travel through public television.

Berlin, Leipzig and Meissen, Germany
S8 Ep804 | 27m 45s
Samantha enjoys Bach in Leipzig, tours a porcelain factory in Meissen and explores Berlin's history.

The Crystal Coast of North Carolina
S8 Ep805 | 27m 45s
Samantha explores Shackelford Banks, Beaufort's vibe, oysters on Harkers Island, and a dark sky park

Traverse City. Michigan
S8 Ep806 | 27m 45s
Samantha visits Sleeping Bear Dunes, explores cherry products, sails on Lake Michigan and more.

Mainz, Wiesbaden and Rothenburg, Germany
S8 Ep807 | 27m 45s
Samantha visits the largest wine region, a Roman amphitheater and more.

The Black Hills of South Dakota
S8 Ep808 | 27m 45s
Samantha explores Custer State Park, visits historic Deadwood, and enjoys the Badlands' beauty.

Route 66 – Missouri to Oklahoma
S8 Ep809 | 27m 45s
Samantha explores Route 66 sites from St. Louis to Tulsa.

Route 66 – Oklahoma City to Texas
S8 Ep810 | 27m 45s
Samantha explores Route 66 sites from Oklahoma City to Santa Fe.

Darwin, Australia
S7 Ep701 | 27m 45s
Samantha heads to Darwin to explore Aboriginal culture, beaches, and iconic animals.

Route 66, Illinois
S7 Ep702 | 27m 45s
Samantha travels the Illinois stretch of Route 66, chock full of history and Americana!

Victoria BC, Canada
S7 Ep703 | 27m 45s
Samantha roams around the jewel-like, coastal Canadian city of Victoria.

New Hampshire’s Coast and More
S7 Ep704 | 27m 45s
Samantha explores the treasures of New Hampshire, visiting Manchester and Portsmouth.

Portland, Oregon
S7 Ep705 | 27m 45s
Samantha figures out why Portland is called the City of Roses and discovers much more.

Melbourne, Australia
S7 Ep706 | 27m 45s
Melbourne is known as one of the world's most livable cities, and Sam finds out why.

Newport, Rhode Island
S7 Ep707 | 27m 45s
Samantha shows us the history and beauty found in every corner of Newport.

Beer Wine and Spirits of the World
S7 Ep708 | 27m 45s
Samantha highlights the delicious beer, wine and spirits she has encountered.

Jerusalem, Israel – Part Two
S7 Ep710 | 27m 45s
Sam visits Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a bird observatory and a market.

DUTCHESS COUNTY/HUDSON VALLEY, NY
S4 Ep2 | 26m 46s
Samantha starts off her trip to historic Dutchess County on the “Walkway Over the Hudson."

THE FOOD SPECIAL
S4 Ep3 | 26m 46s
In this special episode Samantha features new and unique food scenes from her travels.

FT. MYERS AND SANIBEL ISLAND, FLORIDA
S4 Ep4 | 26m 46s
Samantha kicks off her trip with a boat ride to the remote island of Cayo Costa.

SAMANTHA’S TIPS FOR MAKING TRAVEL COUNT
S4 Ep5 | 26m 46s
Samantha shares her best advice and tips on how she makes travel count.

Budapest
S3 Ep1 | 26m 46s
Samantha views the entire city atop Fisherman’s Bastion on the Buda side of the Danube.

Top of the South Island, NZ
S3 Ep3 | 26m 46s
Samantha goes on adventures on South Island, New Zealand.

British Virgin Islands
S3 Ep5 | 26m 46s
Samantha goes sailing around the historic British Virgin Islands.

Corning, NY & the Southern Finger Lakes
S3 Ep10 | 26m 45s
Samantha starts off her visit to Crystal City by learning about the history of glass.

Miami
S3 Ep13 | 26m 46s
Samantha explores Wynwood Walls, Little Haiti, the Everglades and Biscayne Bay.

Bern Region, Switzerland
S1 Ep102 | 26m 48s
Adventures from an Alpine Garden to the Cheese Grotto in Gstaad and Aare River in Bern.

Brooklyn, New York
S1 Ep103 | 26m 47s
Samantha visits Brooklyn Navy Yard and samples whiskey at New York's oldest distillery.

Shanghai, China
S1 Ep104 | 26m 46s
Samantha visits Feng Jing, Peace Hotel, and a knife & scissor shop on Nanjing Road.

Huntsville, Alabama
S1 Ep105 | 26m 47s
Samantha gets to float in space like an astronaut and meets Alex McCool in Huntsville, AL.

Vancouver, Canada
S1 Ep106 | 26m 47s
Samantha goes to Stanley Park, Granville Market and First Nations restaurant.

Hill Country, Texas
S1 Ep107 | 26m 48s
Samantha finds out quickly there is a big difference between Texas and Texas Hill Country.

Big Sur and Monterey, California
S1 Ep108 | 26m 48s
From Monterey to Big Sur, Samantha travels through the Central Coast of California.

Orange County, California
S1 Ep111 | 26m 47s
Samantha travels to Orange County in Southern California.

Montreal, Canada
S1 Ep112 | 26m 46s
Montréal both surprised and inspired Samantha in her travels visiting the City of Saints.

Oregon RV Trip
S1 Ep113 | 26m 47s
Samantha takes an all-American family RV road trip throughout the State of Oregon.
Upcoming Schedule
Thu 04/3
6:30 PM

KVIE2 6.2
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Berlin, Leipzig and Meissen, Germany
Celebrating composer Johann Sebastian Bach at St. Thomas Church in Leipzig; porcelain factory tour; the Forum of Contemporary History; a bike tour in Berlin; Otto Weidt Museum; Hackescher Markt.
Fri 04/4
12:30 AM

KVIE2 6.2
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Berlin, Leipzig and Meissen, Germany
Celebrating composer Johann Sebastian Bach at St. Thomas Church in Leipzig; porcelain factory tour; the Forum of Contemporary History; a bike tour in Berlin; Otto Weidt Museum; Hackescher Markt.
Sat 04/5
2:00 PM

KVIE2 6.2
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Route 66 -- Missouri to Oklahoma
St. Louis Arch; Ted Drewes Frozen Custard; author Michael Wallis offers insights on Route 66; Osage Trail Legacy monument; Uranus Fudge Factory; Gearhead Curios; Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios.
Sat 04/5
3:00 PM

KVIE HD 6.1
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Samantha's 25th Anniversary Special
Samantha Brown explores the emotional heart of travel and the people who change, challenge and strengthen a destination.
Wed 04/9
7:30 PM

KVIE HD 6.1
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Darwin, Australia
A traditional Aboriginal didgeridoo performance; Darwin Bay; Australian creatures like wallabies and 20-foot termite mounds; how the telegraph line in Darwin connected Australia to the rest of the world; a meal influenced by Southeast Asian food.
Thu 04/10
6:30 PM

KVIE2 6.2
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
The Crystal Coast of North Carolina
Wild horse herd at Shackleford Banks; musician Barefoot Wade; Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center; sampling oysters on Harkers Island; Cape Lookout; a gourmet seafood dinner on the Oceanana Pier.
Fri 04/11
12:30 AM

KVIE2 6.2
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
The Crystal Coast of North Carolina
Wild horse herd at Shackleford Banks; musician Barefoot Wade; Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center; sampling oysters on Harkers Island; Cape Lookout; a gourmet seafood dinner on the Oceanana Pier.
Sat 04/12
2:00 PM

KVIE2 6.2
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Route 66 -- Oklahoma City to Texas
The Threatt Filling Station, a historical safe haven for Black motorists; First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City; Sid's Diner in El Reno; Devil's Rope Museum; jewelry from Cadillac Ranch; an unpaved stretch of Route 66 in New Mexico.
Sat 04/12
3:00 PM

KVIE HD 6.1
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Berlin, Leipzig and Meissen, Germany
Celebrating composer Johann Sebastian Bach at St. Thomas Church in Leipzig; porcelain factory tour; the Forum of Contemporary History; a bike tour in Berlin; Otto Weidt Museum; Hackescher Markt.
Wed 04/16
7:30 PM

KVIE HD 6.1
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Route 66, Illinois
The Old Joliet Prison on the Illinois stretch of Route 66; Polk-a-Dot Drive In; Pontiac-Oakland Automobile Museum; Arcadia: America's Playable Arcade Museum; Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum; Ace Sign Museum; the Cahokia Mounds.
Thu 04/17
6:30 PM

KVIE2 6.2
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Traverse City, Michigan
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore; The Cherry Republic; a repurposed mental hospital in Traverse City; Leelanau Cheese; sailing on Lake Michigan; Bonobo Winery owners Todd and Carter Oosterhouse and actress Amy Smart.
Fri 04/18
12:30 AM

KVIE2 6.2
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Traverse City, Michigan
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore; The Cherry Republic; a repurposed mental hospital in Traverse City; Leelanau Cheese; sailing on Lake Michigan; Bonobo Winery owners Todd and Carter Oosterhouse and actress Amy Smart.
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