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Watch every episode of Samantha Brown’s Places to Love

December 2, 2019

For 20 years, Samantha Brown has traversed continents, experienced culture, and tasted adventure applying her singular brand of warmth and inclusion along the way. Her latest project is Places to Love, which airs on PBS…

My First Day Hosting a Travel Show

Samantha Brown shares what it’s like to be a travel television host

My First Day Hosting a Travel Show

Samantha Brown shares what it’s like to be a travel television host

October 31, 2018

The road from waiting tables to television host has been an interesting one. I always dreamed of being on Broadway or in an LA-based sitcom. Never in a million years did I imagine myself hosting…

Samantha Brown - Places to Love - Houston premiere

A sneak peek of the Places to Love premiere

Samantha Brown - Places to Love - Houston premiere

A sneak peek of the Places to Love premiere

January 3, 2018

When it comes best destination cities in the US, does Houston make your list? Maybe it should. As one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country, this city offers something for everyone. Not only…

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Samantha Brown at the Jersey Shore

14 Beautiful East Coast Beach Towns

Samantha Brown at the Jersey Shore

14 Beautiful East Coast Beach Towns

February 25, 2026

When I travel to the beach for vacation, I look forward to spending time exploring small towns up and down the coast from where I am staying. Aside from the beach, these little towns are…

Shoulder Season: My Favorite Time of Year to Travel

Shoulder Season: My Favorite Time of Year to Travel

Shoulder Season: My Favorite Time of Year to Travel

Shoulder Season: My Favorite Time of Year to Travel

February 20, 2026

Ahh shoulder season, aka my favorite time to travel! And no, I’m not talking about my actual shoulders but those months in between low and high season when the weather is nice but the crowds…

Favorite Shoes for Travel

Favorite Shoes for Travel

Favorite Shoes for Travel

Favorite Shoes for Travel

February 13, 2026

Considering I travel for about 150 days of the year, I like to think I know a thing or two about finding good travel shoes! Traveling in good shoes is the difference between enjoying your…

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Feb 26

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In honor of Black History Month, I’m highlighting the incredible people and places who work endlessly to preserve and share African-American stories with all of us.

Threat Filling Station in Luther, Oklahoma was the first Black-owned service station on Route 66.

Founded by Allen Threatt Sr in 1915, it was THE spot for weary roadtrippers, whether they needed gas, groceries, or somewhere to rest overnight. They even had dances on the weekend!

I was lucky to talk to Ed and Reverend Allen Threatt III, who are working hard to preserve the building and their family’s legacy of being a safe haven for black motorists during the Jim Crow era and sundown towns.

Great News! Restoration is finished and Threatt Filling Station will be open to visitors in May 2026!

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Feb 25

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Chicagoans!!!! You are my kind of people! The amount of great recommends truly show how much you love your city.

I was staying out in Rosemont because of a speaking gig. So I knew I had to concentrate my visit in a central area. It was also a Monday. Which is when some businesses were closed.

I knew I had to have dinner in Pilsen so that also kept me in one area. So I wasn’t able for time (and coldness) to head out to more of your great neighborhoods.

What I accomplished in one day is truly remarkable and that’s why Chicago is one of the best visitor friendly cities in the world.

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Feb 24

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My favorite time to travel is coming up – shoulder season! Comment SBShoulder for ideas of where to go and why.

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Feb 23

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Yesterday I was able to get to the Art Institute of Chicago and have a drink and Goulash at Berghoffs.

I was speaking at the Travel and Adventure Show. Thanks for all who came out!!!!

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Feb 23

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In honor of Black History Month, I’m highlighting the amazing people and places who work endlessly to preserve and share African-American stories with all of us. Today I’m talking about the Route History Museum in Springfield, IL!

Whenever traveling Route 66, it’s always important to remember that though this highway represented freedom of movement for many, it wasn’t that way for everyone.

Black Americans who traveled along Mother Road often had to contend with both Jim Crow laws and hostile racism. Nevertheless, they persisted and through community, word of mouth, and guides like the Green Book, they were able to navigate safely.

The Route History Museum was created to share this history. While visiting, I got to chat with co-CEO and co-owner, Dr. Stacy Grundy about her work and the importance of remembering these stories.

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Feb 23

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Did you miss our "Modena, Italy” episode? Comment SBModena for the episode page. There you can watch and learn more about everywhere we went!

#samanthabrown #placestolove #modena #italy @inemiliaromagna

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Feb 22

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Have you ever seen people prepare pasta in a wheel of cheese? You’re looking at Parmigiano Reggiano! I got to learn all about this magnificent cheese and just how much hands-on work someone must do to ensure its consistent quality right at the source.

For more, check out our latest “Place to Love” episode, “Modena, Italy.”

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Feb 22

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It’s called STRATEGERY. Nothing like having @petergreenberg as your personal travel advisor

I don’t think my rebooked flight on Delta is going to make it out EVEN ON Monday and All later flights are sold out.

Plan B is to use miles to book flight on United for after my plan A Flight. That aircraft is coming from Southwest Florida and before that Los Angeles. (Flighty)

Another + for Plan B is that it’s a Hub to Hub flight. And EWR (Newark) is an International airport, LaGuardia is not. They’ll open asap to get the international flights out.

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Feb 21

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And I thought I traveled with a lot of luggage! Turns out I’m a minimalist compared to Luciano Pavarotti!

While in Modena, I got the chance to tour Pavarotti’s former home with his wife, Nicoletta. It was such an intimate way to learn about a man whose operatic legacy is larger than life.

For more, check out our latest episode, “Modena, Italy.”

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Feb 21

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Modena doesn’t perform for tourists. It’s a slower softer Italy that’s pure pleasure. From Modena you can easily explore the Emilia Romagna region.

Have you ever been?

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Feb 20

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Wishing luck to the USA Women’s team who are playing for medal round right now! While filming in Madison, Wisconsin for "Places to Love," I learned firsthand from two-time Olympian, @heccabamilton just how deceivingly hard this sport can be!
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Feb 19

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When it comes to the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, there’s just too much beauty to keep it to one episode! After Bologna, we headed further in to explore the beautiful province of Modena.

From the home of Luciano Pavarotti to the passenger seat of a Stanguellini sports car, come with me as I explore everything that makes Modena such a “Place to Love.”

Comment HowtoWatch for information on showings in your location so you don’t miss a thing!

#samanthabrown #placestolove #modena #italy @inemiliaromagna

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Feb 19

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ICYMI, I’m speaking this weekend at @traveladventureshow in Chicago. I’ll be sharing all my best travel tips and hosting a meet and greet after.

Comment TASCHI for more information and don’t forget to use code PLACESTOLOVEVIP for FREE entrance!

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Feb 17

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One of the questions I get asked the most is “What shoes do you recommend for travel?” And boy do I have a few different answers!

Comment SBShoes for how I organize my travel shoes and which specific brands and styles I’ve been loving.

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Feb 16

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Who is loving the Olympics?

I love it all—the wins, the losses, the upsets and comebacks.

What a gift these athletes.

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Feb 16

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In honor of Black History Month, I’m highlighting some amazing people and places who work endlessly to preserve and share African-American stories with all of us… starting with the Historic First Baptist Church in Williamsburg, Virginia.

The church goes all the way back to 1776 when both enslaved and free Blacks gathered in secret to worship. They’ve moved a few times but they’ve been at their current location since 1956.

I got to meet with congregants Connie Matthews Harshaw and Johnette Gordon-Weaver to talk about the church’s history as well as the massive archeological project to uncover both the foundations and gravesites of the First Baptist Meeting House and Burial Ground.

Connie is the president of the Let Freedom Ring Foundation, and Johnette is the first Black member of the Daughters of the American Revolution’s Williamsburg chapter!

While there, don’t miss the chance to reflect and ring their 1886 Freedom Bell.

#samanthabrown #placestolove #williamsburg #virginia @visitwilliamsburg @colonialwmsburg #colonialwilliamsburg @fbcofwilliamsburg

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Did you miss our "Bologna, Italy” episode? Comment SBBologna for the episode page. There you can watch and learn more about everywhere we went!

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Feb 15

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When I first came to Bologna, Italy 20 years ago, it completely reshaped how I saw my own travels. As much as I enjoy what I call Europe’s A-side cities (aka the cities that get all the attention), I found I really loved its smaller B-side cities.

While A-side cities have designated hotspots geared towards visitors and a list of must-sees, B-side cities often feel like you’re stepping into the locals’ regular rhythms – seeing what they see everyday, eating at places they’d eat at.

And like with a record, both A and B-side cities are important to a trip!

See all the ways I fell in love with “Bologna, Italy” again in our latest episode!

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Feb 15

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Happy Valentine's Day! 💕

I stay in A LOT of hotels for work – but for romance? Give me independent gems! Warm welcomes, personal rooms, and intentional details make for the perfect getaway with your sweetheart.

Comment SBGetaway for the full list! What's your favorite independent hotel?

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Feb 14

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Did you know the father of the nose job was not only a student at the University of Bologna but a local as well?

That’s just one of the things I learned while exploring the oldest, continuously operating university in the world with Catia Aliberti!

See more in our latest “Place to Love” episode, “Bologna, Italy.”

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