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Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Traverse City. Michigan
Season 8
Episode 806
Samantha begins her trip at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, known for its scenic views and challenging sand cliffs. In Michigan, she explores The Cherry Republic, filled with cherry products, and dines with new friends at the Farm Club on the Leelanau Peninsula. She visits a repurposed mental hospital in Traverse City and learns cheese-making at Leelanau Cheese.
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27:45
Samantha explores Shackelford Banks, Beaufort's vibe, oysters on Harkers Island, and a dark sky park
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27:45
Samantha enjoys Bach in Leipzig, tours a porcelain factory in Meissen and explores Berlin's history.
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27:45
Celebrating 25 years of travel through public television.
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27:45
Samantha's NOLA trip includes beignets, the WWII Museum, snow blitzes, and jazz at Dew Drop Inn.
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27:45
Samantha explores Costa Rica's wildlife, organic farms, cultural heritage and more.
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27:45
Sam visits Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a bird observatory and a market.
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27:45
Samantha takes a deep dive into Jerusalem's Old City.
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27:45
Samantha highlights the delicious beer, wine and spirits she has encountered.
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27:45
Samantha shows us the history and beauty found in every corner of Newport.
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27:45
Melbourne is known as one of the world's most livable cities, and Sam finds out why.
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27:45
Samantha figures out why Portland is called the City of Roses and discovers much more.
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27:45
Samantha explores the treasures of New Hampshire, visiting Manchester and Portsmouth.