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EP1 Athens, Greece Jan 03, 2006

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.

EP2 Mykonos, Greece Jan 08, 2006

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.

EP3 Santorini, Greece Jan 09, 2006

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.

EP4 Crete, Greece Jan 10, 2006

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.

EP5 Brittany, France Jan 17, 2006

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.

EP6 Oxford, England Jan 23, 2006

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.

EP7 Cornwall, England Jan 24, 2006

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.

EP8 Turin, Italy Jan 30, 2006

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.

EP9 Provence, France Jan 30, 2006

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.

EP10 Marseilles, France Jan 31, 2006

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.

EP11 Normandy, France Feb 05, 2006

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.

EP12 Lyon, France Feb 06, 2006

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.

EP13 Geneva, Switzerland Feb 13, 2006

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.

EP14 Milan, Italy Feb 14, 2006

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.

EP15 Viewer's Choice May 11, 2006

A favorite episode, as selected by viewers.

EP16 Venice, Italy Jul 24, 2006

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

EP17 Venice, Itally (Hidden) Jul 25, 2006

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

EP18 Bologna, Italy Jul 31, 2006

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.

EP19 Verona, Italy Aug 01, 2006

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.

EP20 Valencia, Spain Aug 07, 2006

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.

EP21 Mallorca, Spain Aug 08, 2006

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.

EP22 Glasgow, Scotland Aug 14, 2006

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!

EP23 Scottish Highlands Aug 15, 2006

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.

EP24 Helsinki, Finland Aug 21, 2006

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.

EP25 Stockholm, Sweden Aug 22, 2006

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.

EP26 Reykjavik, Iceland Aug 28, 2006

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.

EP27 Copenhagen, Denmark Aug 29, 2006

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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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.

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