January 20, 2021 ~ Thanks to a star-turn in “ The Hobbit ” and “ The Lord of The Rings ,” we all have in our imaginations what New Zealand might be. When you’re there in person however, the landscapes are even more other-worldly. Join Samantha Brown, Emmy Award-winning host of PBS’ “ Samantha Brown’s Places to Love ,” as she previews majestic mountaintops ringed with waterfalls, quaint vineyards by the sea, and dreamy boat rides that take you to the seeming ends of the Earth, and back....
Jan 20, 2021•37 min
Monday, December 14, 2020 ~ A small country with outsized beauty, Switzerland is the kind of place that lets you experience alpine peaks, glistening lakes, and medieval city centers, all in a single day. Join Emmy Award-winner Samantha Brown, host of PBS’ “ Samantha Brown’s Places to Love ," as she tours us through some of her favorite Swiss experiences and insider finds.
Dec 14, 2020•28 min
November 16, 2020 ~ Go beyond the palm-lined streets, laid-back vibes, and epic sunsets of the Florida Keys to discover a vibrant local life that few visitors get to experience. Join Samantha Brown, Emmy Award-winning host of PBS’ “ Samantha Brown’s Places to Love ,” for a look at the most amazing Florida Keys experiences you may otherwise never have known existed.
Nov 16, 2020•27 min
October 19. 2020 ~ Looking for a frightfully fun escape?!? Join Samantha Brown, Emmy Award-winning host of PBS’s “ Places to Love ,” as she takes us to some spook-tacular vacation destinations. Stops include a haunted hotel in the Scottish Highlands, a hair-raising cemetery in Savannah, Georgia, and a spirited old jail in Charleston, South Carolina.
Oct 19, 2020•22 min
September 21, 2020 ~ Food allows us to connect to cultures in wonderful ways. This week, Emmy Award-winning travel host, Samantha Brown takes our taste buds on a trip around the globe for a look at foods that comfort, as well as ones that take us out of our comfort zones.
Sep 21, 2020•29 min
September 8, 2020 ~ From its low country delicacies to its high-flying spires, Emmy Award-winning television host Samantha Brown takes us on a tour that helps us understand why Charleston South Carolina has been consistently voted one of the best small towns in America.
Sep 08, 2020•30 min
August 12, 2020 ~ From the Eastern Seaboard’s tallest mountain, to the nation’s oldest intact wooden shipyard, with lobster, blueberry pie, and microbrews dotting the landscape in-between. In this edition of “ Well-Traveled with AAA ,” Emmy Award-winning PBS host Samantha Brown takes us to Maine for an insider’s take on one of Earth’s most iconic coastlines.
Aug 12, 2020•37 min
Wednesday, July 15, 2020 ~ Majestic redwoods, miles of coastline, and a bounty of farmland, orchards, and vineyards are just some of the attractions that await you in Sonoma County. In the edition of “ Well-Travelled with AAA ,” correspondent Samantha Brown, host of PBS’ “S amantha Brown’s Places to Love ,” lets us in on the must-see attractions and experiences of this northern California jewel.
Jul 15, 2020•34 min
Celine Cousteau defies easy categorization. Filmmaker. Explorer. Public speaker. Storyteller. Spokesperson. As she says, “the method varies, but the message is the same.” And that message is about connecting people to each other, and our environment.
Jun 19, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 1
More than three hundred million people visit our country’s national parks every year. Explore experiences in America’s Western National Parks, including Zion, Bryce Canyon, Yellowstone, and the Black Hills of South Dakota.
May 19, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 2
April 20, 2020 ~ " Well-Traveled with AAA " Contributor Samantha Brown brings us the sites, sounds, and tastes of Miami. Have a glimpse of the area’s art and culture, learn where to get the city’s best Cuban-inspired cuisine, and find the sun-drenched beach that’s just right for you.
Apr 20, 2020•22 min
April 1, 2020 ~ On part two of our journey through Africa, travel expert, Kevan Cowie from African Travel takes you gorilla tracking in the mountains of Rwanda and Uganda. We’ll also visit the island of Madagascar, where more than 85% of the animals and plants are found nowhere else on earth. Plus, we’ll hear the stories of the varied tribes, cultures, and personalities that make your trip to Africa complete.
Apr 01, 2020•25 min
On this edition of “ Well-Traveled with AAA ,” Kevan Cowie from African Travel shares the best ways to experience Africa’s Big Five : lions, leopards, elephants, African buffalo, and rhinoceroses. We’ll also look at some of the continent’s most unique craft collectives, plus historic attractions, and some truly unique resort destinations.
Mar 20, 2020•19 min
Correspondent, Samantha Brown takes us to Vienna for a preview of the sights, culture, and tastes that await you in one of Europe’s greenest and most walkable cities.
Mar 10, 2020•26 min
Discover the beauty of North America in your own backyard. Whether your staring up a thousand foot canyon walls or down a thousand of earth inspires natural amphitheaters, the awe inspiring of National Parks is essential boundless. Discover the beauty of North America in your own backyard.
Feb 20, 2020•33 min
Imagine traversing an ancient, storied waterway in a floating boutique hotel. Watching castles, villages, vineyards, farms and scenic landscapes drift by. Periodically, you pull into the very heart of a place to have a look around, whether on a guided walking tour, in a family-run cooking class or on a laid-back bike ride.
Feb 10, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3
" Well-Traveled " Correspondent, Samantha Brown, host of the Emmy-winning PBS program, “ Places to Love ,” discovers more than just sunshine and desert in Arizona’s capital city.
Feb 01, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 5
This was taken from our interview with Trafalgar French travel expert Marie Dubois, which you can find on the Well-Traveled with Triple-A feed on iTunes and Spotify. We hope you’ll rate us or leave a comment and let us know what you think.
Jan 15, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Wondering how you can immerse yourself like a local while in Budapest? In this episode of Well-Traveled with AAA, travel expert Samantha Brown recounts her experiences of Budapests traditions - including which thermal spa to visit, the city's café culture, why locals never take coffee 'to go', and more local insights.
Jan 10, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Listening to the music, laughter and conversation spilling out of the cafes of Montmartre. Smelling the fields of lavender, gently waving in the fields of Provence. Tasting a freshly-made croissant at a patisserie or a glass of wine at the vineyard. Seeing the beautiful colors of fruits, vegetables and flowers at a town square market. France is the place to indulge all of your senses. Marie Dubois is a travel director with Trafalgar, helping guests experience the very best of her native France, ...
Jan 01, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 14
TV Travel Host, Samantha Brown joins Well-Traveled with AAA as a recurring contributor. In this episode, Samantha talks about the journey of her career, why she loves telling the stories of her destinations, and what we can expect from the third season of her Public Television program, “Samantha Brown’s Places To Love.”
Dec 20, 2019•48 min•Season 2Ep. 1
This was taken from our interview with Insight Vacations Greece travel expert Nedelisky, which you can find on the Well-Traveled with Triple-A feed on iTunes and Spotify. We hope you’ll rate us or leave a comment and let us know what you think.
Dec 15, 2019•6 min•Season 1Ep. 13
From the time we’re children we learn the stories of the Greek gods and goddesses, we hear about Athens and Mykonos — the bleached white buildings against a sparkling blue sea. A trip to Greece means those things and so much more. Monasteries carved right out of the mountains. Kind, friendly people who love to share their culture with travelers. Food experiences from family-style seafood right on the beach to cosmopolitan restaurants in the city. Erin Nedelisky fell in love with Greece at a youn...
Dec 01, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 13
This was taken from our interview with European travel expert Sabrina Tsimonidis, which you can find on the Well-Traveled with Triple-A feed on iTunes and Spotify. We hope you’ll rate us or leave a comment and let us know what you think.
Nov 15, 2019•4 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Winding its way south from Germany to the Black Sea, the Danube river flows through some of the most beautiful cities, small towns and landscapes in Europe. Travel the Danube and experience historic Passau, at the border of Germany and Austria, with storybook views and winding old town alleys. Enjoy a night out in Vienna at the waterside “beach bars.” Sample Hungarian street food from a market in Budapest. Sabrina Tsimonidis guides travelers spring, summer and fall on the Danube, bringing a weal...
Nov 01, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 12
This was taken from our interview with Michelle Worthington about Scotland and the UK, which you can find on the Well-Traveled with Triple-A feed on iTunes and Spotify. We hope you’ll rate us or leave a comment and let us know what you think. I’m Abbie Kozolchyk. Thanks for listening.
Oct 21, 2019•7 min•Season 1Ep. 11
For the traveler looking to experience world history and tradition first-hand or enjoy city nightlife, England and Scotland should be at the top of the list. During the day you can hear the sound of the wind blowing across the moor, smell the peat and the earth in a glass of whiskey, wander around medieval castles, or enjoy a traditional tea. At night, you can explore the trendy restaurants and bars of Edinburgh, one of the food capitals of Scotland, or dance all night in a London Club.
Oct 01, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This was taken from our interview with Gianmarco Nagni, which you can find on the Well-Traveled with Triple-A feed on iTunes and Spotify. We hope you’ll rate us or leave a comment and let us know what you think.
Sep 15, 2019•6 min•Season 1Ep. 10
To the north, Venetian lagoons. To the south, Mt. Vesuvius rising above the turquoise bay of Naples. Medieval villas with their characteristic walled cities spread across Tuscany’s rolling hills. Deep in the heart of Italy, as you drink wine made from the locals, life moves at a different pace. One where every night, dinner is lovingly prepared with ingredients freshly picked that day. Each region of Italy has its unique charms, customs, crafts and cuisine, and Trafalgar tour director Gianmarco ...
Sep 01, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This was taken from our interview with Insight Vacations tour director and Italian travel expert Anna Targett, which you can find on the Well-Traveled with Triple-A feed on iTunes and Spotify. We hope you’ll rate us or leave a comment and let us know what you think.
Aug 15, 2019•6 min•Season 1Ep. 9
