

Samantha Brown’s Places to Love
Season 9
Created by: Samantha Brown
Network: PBS
Season aired: 2026-01-09
Seasons
Overview
Samantha Brown has traversed continents, experienced culture, and tasted adventure applying her singular brand of warmth and inclusion along the way. Samantha Brown’s Place to Love will take viewers on a discovery of the emotional heart of travel by highlighting the people who are changing, challenging, and strengthening a destination to deliver a decidedly refreshing and enriching travel experience.
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Episodes · 10

Route 66 in New Mexico
Samantha explores Route 66 in New Mexico, from Tucumcari to Santa Fe to Gallup.

Route 66 in Arizona
Samantha explores Arizona’s Route 66, from the Petrified Forest to Winslow to Kingman.

Route 66 in California
Samantha travels California's Route 66, from Mojave towns to Santa Monica Pier.

Zurich
Samantha explores Zurich's history, design, mountain views, local crafts, and unique activities.

Williamsburg, Virginia
Sam explores Virginia's Jamestowne, Williamsburg, Yorktown, museums, and local cuisine.

Italy Part 1 - Bologna
Samantha explores Bologna’s history, canals, porticos, markets, pasta-making, and local artisans.

Italy Part 2 – Modena
Samantha explores Modena’s Pavarotti museum, cheeses, fast cars, balsamic vinegar, and wine.

Art & Artisans
Samantha explores global art traditions, from ancient craft to bold contemporary expression.

Tampa, Florida
Sam explores Tampa’s culture, cuisine, nature, and history from Ybor City to Thai Market.

The Food Special Part 3
Samantha tours the world tasting chocolate, curry wurst, tomato pie, pasta, coffee, and wine.
