Show #101
MUNICH, GERMANY
During this half hour, we’ll visit the most popular beer garden in Europe... enjoy some Bavarian snacks... discover why Bavarian maypoles must be guarded 24 hours a day... visit a palace that didn’t quite turn out the way the king expected... and take a driving tour through some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe.

Show #102
GREATER MIAMI AND THE BEACHES
Greater Miami and the beaches have been described as the American city of the future. We’ll tour the town on a water taxi... visit Little Havana and Coconut Grove... and attend a party that lasts all day and all night in this sophisticated subtropical city.

Show #103
BAJA: THE SEA OF CORTEZ
We’ll explore a group of remote islands that are only accessible by small craft. We’ll look at their unique plant and animal life and reach new heights in our search to understand their amazing adaptations. We’ll learn the secrets of some of the smallest creatures on our planet... and the very largest.

Show #104
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
We’ll take a look a Brussels... sample some unusual beers, including one flavored with cherries... discover why the hand of a giant became the symbol of the city of Antwerp... stop into one of the most colorful festivals in Europe... and check out some authentic Belgian foods.

Show #105
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
Asheville is considered to be one of the best places to live in the United States. The city itself is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains...mountains that are filled with local craftsmen who are producing some of the finest handmade objects in the world. At the edge of town is the largest private home in North America, over four acres on the inside. The traditional forms of dance and music have been preserved and are easily available to visitors. And there’s an Inn that stands as one of the highest-rated family resorts in the nation. And of course we’ll sample some Southern recipes.

Show #106
TRONDHEIM, NORWAY
We’ll see how the ancient Viking need to go exploring in search of food has led the Norwegians into outer space to grow strawberries! It’s no accident that the NASA spacecraft that explored Mars was named Viking. We’ll visit the site of a miracle that turned a Viking warrior into the patron saint of Norway. At the Trondheim Folkmuseum we’ll tour an 800-year-old Christian church that evolved from a Viking house of worship... and take a look at the technique for making flatbread. We’ll also find out what’s good to eat.

Show #107
TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA
In Florida’s Tampa Bay, we’ll experience a safari at Busch Gardens, tour the town, visit one of the oldest Cuban and Italian communities, and march along in the Gasparilla invasion.

Show #108
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
We’ll take a look at Virginia’s oldest plantation; it’s been in operation for over 350 years... we’ll learn about the Civil War Trails, and the battlefields of Virginia... we’ll go white-water rafting through the center of town.... and we’ll taste some of the traditional foods.

Show #109
NAPLES, FLORIDA
We’ll take a walk into one of the most unusual swamps in the world... discover the origins of the teddy bear... unearth an orchid that smells like chocolate... sample one of the great coconut cakes... and visit a zoo where video technology is used to give you an amazing close-up view of some of the rarest animals on our planet.

Show #110
THE NEW HONG KONG
The new Hong Kong...the British gave it back to the Chinese in 1997, and there have been some changes, but it remains a fascinating city of contrasts: you can buy jade in the finest jewelry store or in a street market... you can have soup for breakfast and pancakes for dinner... you can visit a monastery all day and party all night.

Show #111
LAS VEGAS
In Las Vegas, we’ll discover how the ancient Roman Feast of Saturn, a festival that is 2,000 years old has been turned into a twenty-four-hour-a-day celebration... see how the Vegas Strip became the prototype for shopping strips around the world... learn about the relationship of marriage and food and the history of gaming.

Show #112
BERMUDA
Travels & Traditions visits Bermuda. Only six-hundred miles off the coast of Carolina, it’s an ideal island resort for a quick and easy getaway. The British have been here since the early 1600’s and have packed the place with interesting historical sites. There’s beach front dining and lots of local food specialties.

Show #113
TRIESTE, ITALY
Travels & Traditions in Trieste, Italy. A city on an inlet of the gulf of Venice at the head of the Adriatic Sea. We’ll uncover the history of this port town and find out what makes the perfect coffee break. There’s also plenty of good things to eat for Italian food lovers.

Show #201
THE BASQUE COUNTRY OF NORTHERN SPAIN
The Basque country of northeast Spain has the oldest culture in Europe and they do all they can to keep their traditions alive.  In Bilbao we’ll visit the museum that revitalized the city. In San Sebastian we’ll check out the fastest ball game in the world.  We’ll also experience some of their unique foods.

Show #202
CURACAO
The capital city of Willemstad is like a mini-Amsterdam transported to a tropical climate.  The coral reefs that surround the island have made it an important destination for divers.  The beaches have made it an important destination for vacationers.  Experience the extraordinary ethnic mix of people that have formed the island’s traditions.

Show #203
TWIN CITIES
Twin Cities, Minnesota, the state where the mighty Mississippi River begins.  It’s also where you will find out how the Pillsbury Bake-Off mirrors our society and discover why St. Paul was a safe haven for gangsters in the 1920’s. We’ll also shop in the biggest mall in America.

Show #204
CENTRAL SWITZERLAND
Drive through the Swiss Alps and visit two of Switzerland’s most interesting cities.  Climb into a 500-year old clock tower. Learn the real story behind the Swiss Army Knife. Take a look at some traditional and delicious Swiss foods.

Show #205
SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco, a city whose present day gleam began with the discovery of glittering gold. The people who settled San Francisco came from all over the world and as they mixed together they established the traditions that make San Francisco what it is today.  Learn this city’s unique history, love of opulence and appreciation of tolerance.

Show #206
BEAVER CREEK
Beaver Creek, Colorado is one of the most celebrated ski resorts in the world.  It has a magnificent setting that was designed to be luxurious but at the same time, family-friendly.  Learn how to snowshoe and ski no matter what your age.

Show #207
NAPA VALLEY
Napa Valley, California.  Just fifty miles north of San Francisco.  Napa is a protected agricultural preserve, and the primary activity is growing grapes that make great wine.  See this beautiful part of the world by hot air balloon and learn how to play croquet when you land. Enjoy some of the great foods that accompany all those wines.

Show #208
MIAMI
Miami, Florida.  A sophisticated, subtropical city on the same latitude as the Sahara Desert.  It has been described as the American city of the future.  There’s fun in the sun but there’s also a major infusion of cultural excitement and regional performing arts.

Show #209
PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia is one of America’s oldest and most interesting cities.  The birthplace of our nation. Find out how it was founded as a Quaker colony and why they are the guardian of The Liberty Bell.  Learn why Philadelphia is considered the city of brotherly love. And take a look at some traditional Philly foods.

Show #210
SPRINGFIELD
Springfield, Illinois…the capital of the “Prairie State”.  Located in central Illinois, Springfield is one of the richest farming and livestock areas in the United States. Visit historical sites associated with Abraham Lincoln’s life in Springfield and taste Blue Ribbon recipes from the Illinois State Fair.

Show #211
OTTAWA
Ottawa…the capital of Canada is a beautiful bilingual University town. Tour the architecture, understand the local traditions and indulge in the French food.

Show #212
MANHATTAN
Manhattan is the world epicenter for money, creativity and culture.  In this program Burt tells you how that came to be and tours you through the town from the tip of the island to Central Park.

Show #213
ELLIS ISLAND
Between 1880 and 1920 over 12 million people immigrated to the United States through this tiny island in New York harbor.  Burt tells you why they came here and shows you how they changed the United States in terms of food, music, art, literature, and theater.