Season 5 (2008)

Burgundy: Profoundly French
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March 8, 2008 • 25m

Burgundy is a calm and cultivated corner of France, where fine living is intimately tied to nature and traditions run strong. We'l...Read more

France's Dordogne
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October 11, 2008 • 25m

The Dordogne River Valley — with its dramatic castles, evocative cave paintings, and prized cuisine — is an unforgettable blend of...Read more

Barcelona and Catalunya
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October 18, 2008 • 25m

The creative spirit of Spain's Catalunya — the land of Picasso, Gaudí, and Salvador Dalí — is on a roll. We'll get caught up in th...Read more

Little Europe: Five Micro-Countries
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November 1, 2008 • 25m

Don't blink as we blitz through Europe's tiniest countries: Vatican City, the planet's smallest country, boasts the its biggest ch...Read more

Switzerland's Great Cities
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November 8, 2008 • 25m

Focusing on Switzerland's often-overlooked urban charms, we explore lakeside Luzern, cobbled Bern, spire-filled Zürich, and sophis...Read more

Vienna and the Danube
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November 15, 2008 • 25m

For centuries, Vienna was the crown jewel of the rich and powerful Habsburg Empire. A century after that empire's fall, the Vienne...Read more

The Czech Republic Beyond Prague
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November 22, 2008 • 25m

Few travelers venture beyond Prague to experience the Czech Republic's many cultural riches and offbeat delights. We'll get starte...Read more

Athens and Side Trips
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November 29, 2008 • 25m

The thriving capital of Greece sprawls out from the foot of its magnificent Acropolis. We'll tour the must-sees of ancient Athens:...Read more

Greece's Peloponnese
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November 29, 2008 • 25m

After exploring the ancient capital of Mycenae, we'll enjoy Greece's charming old port town of Nafplio, take center stage at the r...Read more

Copenhagen
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December 6, 2008 • 25m

As we get to know Copenhagen, we'll discover reminders of its Viking history and see reflections today of its proudly independent ...Read more

Denmark Beyond Copenhagen
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December 13, 2008 • 25m

Using Copenhagen as a springboard, we'll visit the very best of Denmark. Aarhus welcomes us with its ruddy affluence, charming ope...Read more

Istanbul
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December 20, 2008 • 25m

In Istanbul, we’ll lose our way in the Grand Bazaar and munch our way through the famously fragrant Spice Market. We’ll follow the...Read more

Iran: Tehran and Side Trips
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January 3, 2009 • 25m

As he's done with previous programs on Israel, Egypt, and eastern Turkey, Rick takes us beyond Europe to a place that's rich with ...Read more

Iran: Historic Capitals
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January 10, 2009 • 25m

Iran's rich history goes back millennia, to the days when Persepolis was home to the "king of kings." In this episode, we explore ...Read more