Passport to Europe

Passport to Europe

Passport to Europe is a television show on the Travel Channel. The show follows the bubbly and upbeat television host Samantha Brown around Europe visiting various popular European cities, including prime travel destinations such as Berlin, Munich, Amsterdam, Venice, Florence, Rome, Paris and London, as well as smaller cities such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Penzance and Oxford in England. In the course of each show, Brown tours each city and interacts with the town's locals. She also visits local landmarks - including popular restaurants and shopping locales - and educates viewers on events in the city's history.

Documentary

Seasons

1. Rome, Italy

Air Date: 2004-12-27

Sam travels to Rome, hoping to uncover the secrets and hidden treasures of the Eternal City. While there she learns the real way to drink Italian coffee and how to avoid exhausting 3-hour lines. She also jumps into the city's non-stop nightlife.

2. Prague,Czech Republic

Air Date: 2005-01-03

Closed to visitors until 1990, Prague has emerged as a top 21st-century European destination. Sam discovers that art is a way of life in this city of expression that was home to Mozart himself.

3. London Now

Air Date: 2005-01-03

An eclectic mix of avant-garde and traditional, London is the ultimate cosmopolitan experience. This is an exciting tour of modern London's cuisine and attractions.

4. Florence, Italy

Air Date: 2005-01-03

Sam experiences the must-see venues of Florence. While there she learns how to become shopping-savvy and escape the crowds as she hunts for famous leather accessories.

5. Edinburgh, Scotland

Air Date: 2005-01-04

Visit a city steeped in history with many famous medieval landmarks. And experience one of today's hippest festivals along the city's historic streets.

6. English Countryside

Air Date: 2005-01-04

It's a landscape of fairy tales. Enjoy a visit to a medieval castle that welcomed King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, and experience the bucolic paradise that is the Coswolds.

7. Classic London

Air Date: 2005-01-05

No tour of London is complete without a visit to Buckingham Palace for the Changing of the Guard. Then it's on to Notting Hill, Harrods and Westminister Abbey.

8. Lisbon, Portugal

Air Date: 2005-01-10

It may be the smallest capital in Europe, but Lisbon is synonymous with adventure. Sam visits a studio where handmade tiles have been produced for centuries, eats at a monastery bakery and drinks a bica while listening to music heard only in Portugal.

9. Berlin, Germany

Air Date: 2005-01-10

Sam experiences Berlin's paradoxes -- a city that is growing and changing on a daily basis while still drenched in a very painful history.

10. Seville, Spain

Air Date: 2005-01-11

Sam lands in Seville, Spain, where locals think the world is moving way too fast. While there she visits Moorish castles, Gothic cathedrals and enjoys Spanish wines and tapas.

11. Bavaria, Germany

Air Date: 2005-01-11

Enter the fairy-tale atmosphere of the Bavarian Alps, complete with a mountaintop castle that served as the inspiration for Cinderella's castle at Walt Disney World. Drive the autobahn to tiny hamlets packed with local music, food and even some yodeling.

12. Paris Culture

Air Date: 2005-01-12

Sam's in Paris for a weekend in the most romantic city in the world. She's checking out a bookstore on the banks of the River Seine, revisiting her favorite bistro and sightseeing on a bicycle to prove that Paris can be romantic with or without a partner.

13. Madrid, Spain

Air Date: 2005-01-18

14. Munich, Germany

Air Date: 2005-01-18

15. Barcelona, Spain

Air Date: 2005-01-19

16. Zurich, Switzerland

Air Date: 2005-01-20

17. Simply Paris

Air Date: 2005-01-24

18. Interlaken, Switzerland

Air Date: 2005-02-07

19. Vienna, Austria

Air Date: 2005-02-07

20. St. Moritz, Switzerland

Air Date: 2005-02-08

21. Innsbruck, Austria

Air Date: 2005-04-11

22. Salzburg, Austria

Air Date: 2005-04-11

23. Cote D'Azur, Monaco

Air Date: 2005-04-18

24. Cannes and Nice, France (French Riviera)

Air Date: 2005-04-18

25. Amalfi Coast, Italy

Air Date: 2005-05-09

26. Naples, Italy

Air Date: 2005-05-09

27. Brussels, Belgium

Air Date: 2005-05-16

28. Amsterdam, The Netherlands/Holland

Air Date: 2005-05-16

29. Ireland Coast

Air Date: 2005-06-06

Explore the gorgeous countrysides of Cork and Kerry, and learn about the sometimes mysterious cuisine. But it's the warm and wonderful people you'll remember most.

30. Dublin Ireland

Air Date: 2005-06-13

You'll experience both Dublin's rich Irish heritage and the city's modern charm. Samantha discovers an incredible hotel bargain and goes on a memorable pub crawl.

1. Athens, Greece

Air Date: 2006-01-03

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.

2. Mykonos, Greece

Air Date: 2006-01-08

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.

3. Santorini, Greece

Air Date: 2006-01-09

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.

4. Crete, Greece

Air Date: 2006-01-10

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.

5. Brittany, France

Air Date: 2006-01-17

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.

6. Oxford, England

Air Date: 2006-01-23

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.

7. Cornwall, England

Air Date: 2006-01-24

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.

8. Turin, Italy

Air Date: 2006-01-30

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.

9. Provence, France

Air Date: 2006-01-30

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.

10. Marseilles, France

Air Date: 2006-01-31

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.

11. Normandy, France

Air Date: 2006-02-05

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.

12. Lyon, France

Air Date: 2006-02-06

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.

13. Geneva, Switzerland

Air Date: 2006-02-13

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.

14. Milan, Italy

Air Date: 2006-02-14

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.

15. Viewer's Choice

Air Date: 2006-05-11

A favorite episode, as selected by viewers.

16. Venice, Italy

Air Date: 2006-07-24

Samantha Brown travels to Venice, Italy, where she observes exquisite blown glass, attempts to pilot a gondola, and witnesses tourists being mobbed by pigeons.

17. Venice, Itally (Hidden)

Air Date: 2006-07-25

The hidden side of Venice, Italy, includes Venetian art.

18. Bologna, Italy

Air Date: 2006-07-31

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.

19. Verona, Italy

Air Date: 2006-08-01

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.

20. Valencia, Spain

Air Date: 2006-08-07

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.

21. Mallorca, Spain

Air Date: 2006-08-08

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.

22. Glasgow, Scotland

Air Date: 2006-08-14

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!

23. Scottish Highlands

Air Date: 2006-08-15

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.

24. Helsinki, Finland

Air Date: 2006-08-21

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.

25. Stockholm, Sweden

Air Date: 2006-08-22

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.

26. Reykjavik, Iceland

Air Date: 2006-08-28

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.

27. Copenhagen, Denmark

Air Date: 2006-08-29

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.

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Rating

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Release Date

2004-12-31

Episodes

57 (2 seasons)

Status

Ended

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