Passport to Europe - Season 2
Season 2
Network
DatesJan 3, 2006 - Aug 29, 2006
Episodes
Season 2Episode 130 min
Athens, Greece
Samantha Brown gets her passport stamped in Athens, Greece! She climbs the Acropolis, orders a famous Greek gyro and sips ouzo at a taverna. When Sam travels to Athens she'll experience 2,500 years of the uninterrupted history and tradition of Greece.
Jan 3, 2006
Season 2Episode 230 min
Mykonos, Greece
Sam packs her bags for Mykonos in the middle of the Aegean Sea to experience island life Greek-style. She sinks her toes in the sand at a beach café, explores the ancient ruins of a lost civilization and dances the night away with the locals.
Jan 8, 2006
Season 2Episode 330 min
Santorini, Greece
Sam vacations on an active volcano in Santorini, Greece. While there she cruises the Aegean Sea on a catamaran and celebrates the island's nightlife with music.
Jan 9, 2006
Season 2Episode 430 min
Crete, Greece
Sam travels to Crete, an island that sits at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa, and is the mythological birthplace of the god Zeus. Crete is also home to the first European civilization.
Jan 10, 2006
Season 2Episode 530 min
Brittany, France
Sam travels to Brittany, France, known for its unique customs, traditions, even its own language. Her journey begins in search of its famous pottery -- the perfect souvenir -- before heading to the coast to discover the Breton oyster.
Jan 17, 2006
Season 2Episode 630 min
Oxford, England
Sam visits Stratford-upon-Avon and Oxford, England. From the Royal Shakespeare Company, to the real-life inspirations for "Alice in Wonderland" and "Harry Potter," she finds these centers of the English language are anything but dry and dusty.
Jan 23, 2006
Season 2Episode 730 min
Cornwall, England
People come from around the world to surf its waves; its rugged coastline inspires creativity and has spawned art communities; its vineyards grow award-winning wine. If you're thinking of California, think again, Sam discovers Cornwall, England.
Jan 24, 2006
Season 2Episode 830 min
Turin, Italy
Sam takes us to Turin, Italy, the host city for the 2006 Winter Olympics. She finds plenty to see and do there: she hunts for truffles, discovers mummies, learns about curling and where the martini got its start.
Jan 30, 2006
Season 2Episode 930 min
Provence, France
Sam visits the French region of Provence and learns about bullfighting from a matador, tastes a wine with connections to the Pope and finds a link between an American blue-jean maker and the town of Nimes.
Jan 30, 2006
Season 2Episode 1030 min
Marseilles, France
Marseilles is chaotic, imperfect, impulsive and wild, but it's also surprisingly comfortable and friendly. Sam hits the major attractions and experiences this ancient port city's eccentric mix of cultures.
Jan 31, 2006
Season 2Episode 1130 min
Normandy, France
Sam travels to Normandy, France, whose coast inspired artist Claude Monet. She also visits Omaha Beach and reflects on the events of the D-Day invasion during World War II.
Feb 5, 2006
Season 2Episode 1230 min
Lyon, France
Lyon is known as the culinary capital of France, earning this weighty title because it's a hub for award-winning wine, meat, poultry, cheese and produce. Sam samples its amazing cuisine.
Feb 6, 2006
Season 2Episode 1330 min
Geneva, Switzerland
Sam travels to Geneva, Switzerland, one of Europe's most cosmopolitan cities with an eclectic mix of people from 173 countries. Though known for its international banking and bureaucracy, Sam discovers Geneva's small-town delights.
Feb 13, 2006
Season 2Episode 1430 min
Milan, Italy
Sam heads to the fashion capital of the world -- Milan, Italy -- and learns to speak Italian: Gucci, Armani, Versace, Prada. She discovers that panzarottis, not pizza, reign supreme. She also goes hands-on in a museum filled with da Vinci inspiration.
Feb 14, 2006
Season 2Episode 1530 min
Viewer's Choice
A favorite episode, as selected by viewers.
May 11, 2006
Season 2Episode 1630 min
Venice, Italy
Samantha Brown travels to Venice, Italy, where she observes exquisite blown glass, attempts to pilot a gondola, and witnesses tourists being mobbed by pigeons.
Jul 24, 2006
Season 2Episode 1730 min
Venice, Itally (Hidden)
The hidden side of Venice, Italy, includes Venetian art.
Jul 25, 2006
Season 2Episode 1830 min
Bologna, Italy
If the way to your heart is through your stomach, Bologna is your soul mate -- in fact, locals dare to call it the culinary capital of Italy. Sam finds out why in this episode.
Jul 31, 2006
Season 2Episode 1930 min
Verona, Italy
Sam visits Verona, Italy, the setting of Shakespeare's "Romeo & Juliet". She steps inside a coliseum older than the one in Rome and goes backstage at the opera. She also pens a letter at Juliet's Club and sips cappuccino at an outdoor café.
Aug 1, 2006
Season 2Episode 2030 min
Valencia, Spain
Sam gets her passport stamped in Valencia, Spain. She visits the sacred home of The Holy Grail, tries to master the moves of flamenco and gives the red cape a twirl in a bullfighting ring.
Aug 7, 2006
Season 2Episode 2130 min
Mallorca, Spain
The Spanish island of Mallorca offers something for everyone, and Sam takes full advantage, going underground for a one-of-a-kind cave experience and climbing island cliffs.
Aug 8, 2006
Season 2Episode 2230 min
Glasgow, Scotland
Sam travels to Glasgow, Scotland, to check out the buzz. She gets some "travel tips" from a local taxi driver and asks the question "What do men really wear under their kilts?" She even tests her talents on the bagpipes!
Aug 14, 2006
Season 2Episode 2330 min
Scottish Highlands
Sam gets a dose of authentic Scottish hospitality when she visits the Scottish Highlands. She competes against a champion at the caber toss, fishes the famous Loch Ness and gets spooked at a haunted castle hotel.
Aug 15, 2006
Season 2Episode 2430 min
Helsinki, Finland
Sam's passport gets stamped in Helsinki, Finland. While there she steps inside a steamy sauna for a lesson in etiquette and discovers why the Finns are fanatics about fish, licorice and rye bread.
Aug 21, 2006
Season 2Episode 2530 min
Stockholm, Sweden
Sam arrives in beautiful Stockholm, Sweden, a Scandinavian city comprised of 14 islands. While there she cools off in an ice bar, goes hunting for trolls and eats the meatballs.
Aug 22, 2006
Season 2Episode 2630 min
Reykjavik, Iceland
Sam lands in Reykjavik, Iceland, for a travel adventure like no other. She takes an unusual 4-wheel ride over moon-like volcanic fields and discovers that all Vikings may not have had horns on their helmets.
Aug 28, 2006
Season 2Episode 2730 min
Copenhagen, Denmark
Sam visits the gateway to Scandinavia -- Copenhagen, Denmark. She discovers how Copenhageners celebrate the longest day of the year, gets the spin on the bicycle scene and finds out if Danes really do eat danish.
Aug 29, 2006
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