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SEASON 9

PLACES TO LOVE

For 25 years, Samantha Brown has traversed continents, experienced different cultures, and tasted adventure while applying her singular brand of warmth and inclusion along the way.
Places to Love is about traveling to cities around the world and finding what connects us as people. Season 9 takes Samantha across both the United States and Europe. Come along for the fun as Samantha finishes her road trip along historic Route 66, visits cities in Europe that seamlessly combine tradition and innovation, and much more…

Funding for Places to Love Season 9 generously provided by:

Route 66 — New Mexico

In the premiere episode, Samantha continues her road trip along historic Route 66 in New Mexico. From Santa Fe to custom hats, there’s something for everyone along Route 66!

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Route 66 — Arizona

Continuing along Route 66, Samantha travels across Arizona focusing on the natural beauty and prehistoric treasures Arizona has to offer.

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Route 66 — California

Get ready to ring the bell – Samantha has made it all the way to the end of Route 66! Come along and see all that the Mojave desert has to offer. With iconic landmarks and fantastic dining spots, the journey along Route 66 doesn’t end until she hits the coast.

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Zurich, Switzerland

Samantha Brown in Zurich Switzerland

Welcome to Zurich, where Samantha explores the natural beauty of the majestic Alps, tries delicious food from the oldest vegetarian restaurant in the world, and even finds a honky tonk bar at a badminton court.

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Williamsburg, Virginia

Get ready to test your middle school American history knowledge, as Samantha travels back to the beginnings of our country in Colonial Williamsburg. Join her as she explores what life was like in Revolutionary War era there and how soldiers survived on the battlefield in nearby Yorktown.

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Bologna, Italy

Samantha heads to Bologna, Italy and explores the city’s iconic past, porticoes, and, of course, pasta!

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Modena, Italy

Samantha continues her journey through Italy with a stop in Modena. She sees all that the Emilia Romagna region has to offer – beautiful, fast cars; delicious food and wine; and personalities that are larger than life.

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Art & Artisans

Join Samantha as she explores why art is such a diverse and important element of traveling the globe. From former bunkers turned museums to whole worlds found in remote corners of nature, art can be found no matter where a traveler finds themselves.

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Tampa, Florida

Explore the Tampa Bay area alongside Samantha and discover what makes this such a unique corner of Florida. A variety of cultural communities call Tampa home, leading to a diverse (and delicious) mix of activities, attitudes, and appetizers. Plus, Samantha catches her first fish on camera ever in her 25-year career!

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International Food Special
Part 3

No matter the destination, one constant remains true – everyone must eat! Samantha tries a wide variety of different cuisines, sampling not only the flavor, but the culture and the people these dishes come from. Food leaves the traveler with memories beyond what other experiences can, activating taste and smell, and leaving behind a clean plate and a wish to go back for seconds.

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