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Route 66 – Missouri to Oklahoma

Samantha starts her trip with a view of the St. Louis Arch and visits Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, famous for its thick desserts. She meets author Michael Wallis, who shares insights on Route 66. Exploring Cuba, Missouri, she admires colorful murals and other local attractions. Finally, she reflects on the Tulsa massacre at a memorial before learning why Tulsa is known as the Route 66 capital.
Season 8 Episode 809 Length 27:45 Premiere: 01/02/25

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Season 8 Episodes

Route 66 - Oklahoma City to Texas
S8 E810 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/02/25

Route 66 – Missouri to Oklahoma
S8 E809 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/02/25

The Black Hills of South Dakota
S8 E808 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/02/25

Mainz, Wiesbaden and Rothenburg, Germany
S8 E807 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/02/25

Traverse City. Michigan
S8 E806 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/02/25

The Crystal Coast of North Carolina
S8 E805 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/02/25

Berlin, Leipzig and Meissen, Germany
S8 E804 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/02/25

Samantha’s 25th Anniversary Special
S8 E803 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/02/25

New Orleans, Louisiana
S8 E802 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/02/25

Northern Costa Rica
S8 E801 Length 27:45 Premiere Date 01/02/25

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Vancouver, Canada - S1 E6

Premiered On: 02/11/2018

The cosmopolitan city located on the edge of wilderness, Samantha travels to Vancouver and gets to experience the true beauty of this bustling Canadian west coast seaport. She starts her trip off trekking beautiful Stanley Park with a local guide of First Nations descent.

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Big Sky, Montana - S6 E5

Avalanche dogs and the rescue program in Big Sky, Montana; Rocks Tasting Room & Liquor Store; the Museum of the Rockies; artisan jewelry; fly fishing in the Gallatin River; Sweet Buns; Lone Mountain Ranch.

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Hill Country, Texas - S1 E7

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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.

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Savannah, Georgia - S6 E6

Samantha explores the artwork of Amelia Jamerson; Big Bon Bodega; Congregation Mickve Israel; the historic Juliette Gordon Low birthplace and home of the first Girl Scout; "Over Tea Cups"; Davenport House; Historic Savannah Foundation.

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Big Sur and Monterey, California - S1 E8

Premiered On: 02/25/2018

From Monterey to Big Sur, Samantha travels through the central coast of California. Along her journey, Samantha learns about underwater sea life at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, visits the "Artichoke Center of the World," and enjoys wine tasting at a boutique vineyard.

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The Makers - S6 E9

From a master luthier in Savannah to a specialized soy sauce condiment made in Kentucky that's now sold in Japan, the U.S. is full of creative craftspeople working to make products we all can enjoy.

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Limerick and County Clare, Ireland - S6 E10

King John's Castle; the ancient game of hurling; the village of Adare; the history of the golden age of air travel; the origin stories of Irish coffee.

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Darwin, Australia - S7 E1

Samantha experiences a traditional Aboriginal didgeridoo performance, encounters unique Australian creatures, gets a history lesson on how the telegraph line in Darwin connected Australia to the world and has a meal drawing from Southeast Asian food influences.

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Route 66, Illinois - S7 E2

Along the Illinois stretch of Route 66, Samantha visits the Old Joliet Prison, iconic Polk-a-dot Drive-in, Pontiac Oakland Auto Museum, America's Playable Arcade Museum, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Ace Neon Sign Museum, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cahokia Mounds, and more diner food, leading to the mighty Mississippi River.

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California Road Trip - S6 E7

Samantha takes a Southern California Road Trip by electric car and visits Barrio Logan, a thriving Mexican American neighborhood in San Diego; Borrego Springs; Sky Art Sculptures in Galleta Meadow; wineries; and drives a dune buggy through the forest in Big Bear Lake.

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Xi'an, China - S1 E9

Premiered On: 03/05/2018

Samantha bikes atop the ancient City Wall in Xi'an and visits the site of the Terracotta Warriors.

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Victoria, B.C., Canada - S7 E3

In Victoria, Samantha explores the Chinese immigrant experience, including a walk down Fan Tan Alley; tours Fisherman's Wharf and a whale-watching voyage; has tea at the iconic Fairmont Empress hotel; and visits Butchart Gardens, a former rock quarry transformed into one of the most beautiful gardens on earth.

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New Hampshire's Coast and More - S7 E4

Samantha joins a rehearsal of RENT at Manchester's historic Palace Theatre; visits Cat Alley, a one-of-a-kind feline fiesta of street art; Millyard Museum; the Museum of Dumb Guy Stuff in Portsmouth; partakes in coffee, dumplings and a pint enroute to her former hometown of New Castle; and has a "beach day" with her mom, Ellie Mae Brown.

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Portland, Oregon - S7 E5

International Rose Test Garden in Portland, Oregon; a tour of Freeland Distillery; Steelport knives and Orox leather; Tualatin River; the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center.

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Melbourne, Australia - S7 E6

A walk down the picturesque Yarra River; Women's Australian Football League game; kangaroos, wallabies and koalas in the Yarra Valley; the Queen Victoria Market.

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Chattanooga, Tennessee - S6 E8

Samantha explores the Tennessee River and Northshore areas with travel writer Cory Lee and joins naturalist Haley Hamblen through the Reflection Riding Arboretum. Plus, she visits the Chattanooga Aquarium and Lookout Mountain, taking in the stunning views of seven states.

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Ireland's Northwest Coast - S1 E10

Premiered On: 03/12/2018

Samantha hikes up the sea cliffs of Slieve League, frequents a Gastropub, and visits County Sligo.

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Newport, Rhode Island - S7 E7

Rose Island Lighthouse; the hidden history of God's Little Acre, a Colonial-era cemetery; Cliff Walk; touring Marble House; harvesting clams.

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Beer, Wine and Spirits of the World - S7 E8

Samantha highlights the delicious beer, wine and spirits she has encountered across the world.

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Jerusalem, Israel - Part One - S7 E9

A walking tour down the Via Dolorosa; Al Baghdadi Kebab; Bilal's Cloth Shop; Razzouk Tattoo; the Omar Mosque; Palestinian women learn how to raise honeybees; the Western Wall.

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Jerusalem, Israel - Part Two - S7 E10

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre; the Jerusalem Bird Observatory; Machane Yehuda market; Jerusalem Pottery; wine.

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Orange County, California - S1 E11

Premiered On: 03/19/2018

Samantha travels to Orange County in Southern California and meets legendary surfer PT Townend.

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Madison, Wisconsin - S6 E3

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Genesee River Valley, NY - S5 E3

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The Jersey Shore and More - S5 E2

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Asheville, North Carolina - S5 E1

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Shanghai, China - S1 E4

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Cruising the Inside Passage of Alaska - S6 E2

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Samantha's Tips for Making Travel Count - S4 E5

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The Food Special - S4 E3

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Belfast and Antrim Coast, Northern Ireland - S6 E1

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