Outta Town Adventures - Episode Guide

Many people choose London or Edinburgh when heading to the UK. This program looks at less discovered areas, just as full of history and modern life. We look at the Midlands region of England around Birmingham, and explore castles in the center of Scotland, highlighting a town called Ballater, which is the one nearest the Queen's Balmoral home.

From the days of the "Summer of Love," San Francisco might have changed, but it's still so full of soul. We visit the major highlights and discover that the local produce and wine industry has sparked new life into the old commercial fishing areas. The Golden Gate Bridge will always be its glorious symbol!

Tijuana is currently enjoying a renaissance, attracting the attention of the New York Times, which named it #8 out of 52 "must-see destinations." Cruise ship passengers have had a decades-long love affair with Ensenada, and if you're wondering what makes Mexico's new wines so phenomenal, look no further than a tour to the Baja wine region of Guadalupé.

Some places get known for their towers, waterfalls or skyscrapers, and others get a reputation for being centers of peace, reflection and healing. Sedona's brilliant red rock formations might have been the initial draw, but many tourists seek spiritual refreshment there, as in the carefree areas around Scottsdale, where activities range from rock climbing to walking labyrinths.

A dwindling gold mining industry left many towns abandoned, but some have survived and continued with stories that add to history's vibrant fabric. See the remains of places where prospectors held out hope as long as they could, but also find out more about the unique fabric of a desert that has far more life than you'd expect at first glance.

A look at two completely different vacation hot spots located on opposite sides of the continent.

Formerly within the Soviet Union, this tourist destination is hot on the list of must-see locales for people who think they've seen it all. Extraordinary well-maintained tiled temples conspire with friendly Uzbeks to create a vacation that is simply unforgettable.

Mountain towns are a breath of fresh air, whether at their seasonal peak or at other times of year when their natural beauty shines through. Sun Valley, Idaho and Big Bear, California are picture-perfect template towns for successful mountaineering, whether on foot, skiis or bicycle!

Many travelers have happily discovered Lisbon and the Algarve, and Portugese wines have taken their place amongst the best in the world. This episode takes us to Lisbon, of course, but also southeast to the region of Alentejo, which is now finding its place on the map, both for tourism and a burgeoning wine industry.

Famous more these days as the birthplace of Melania, Slovenia is one of the as-of-yet unsung havens where one can be transported into travel's simpler times. Good prices, down-home cooking and living traditions, proximity of Italy and Croatia, not to mention a capital city (Ljubljana) that is charmingly walkable, should put this eastern European country on many bucket lists.

Most vacation seekers have discovered Los Cabos, but those who took the drive just slightly north stumbled happily on La Paz, another paradise on the Sea of Cortes. With 30% of the world's sea mammals all present, this is a diver's sublime haven.

It is possible to live your dream, if your dream is to live the life of a cowboy! We take a look at three dude ranches in Arizona, where you can relax and ride a horse that's perfect for you and your experience level. Wine and cheese out in the desert? Check. Sunrise breakfast ride? On the menu! Ride in historical places like Tombstone, and feel just like those who settled the wild wild west.

This episode looks at three cities theatre not Amsterdam! Groningen, Leeuwarden and The Hague have at least two things in common: cheese and bicycles everywhere! We take a look at a few art museums in these well-established Dutch cities, all set in autumn weather colors.

Let's say it's January and you want to get away to a place with an ocean. This program shows you Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Waikiki Beach in Hawaii and San Felipe on the Baja Peninsula of Mexico. Three completely different climates and lifestyles, but all with ways to love the ocean, even in the coldest month!

This is river cruise heaven! A gorgeous ship slipping romantically along the Rhone River, sipping from the most famous grapes and vintages and feasting on ooh-la-la French flavors! Immerse yourself in the history responsible for the greatest artistic and literary contributions.

Since you're already in one of England's geographical sweet spots, stay longer and while a few days away on the Avon River on a narrow boat, stopping in at Shakespeare's birthplace and any number of storied village pubs along the way.

Right at the doorstep of Houston, Beaumont is one Texas town that takes more of its identity from Louisiana, which is also nearby. From King Cakes to Cajun cuisine and Zydeco music, Beaumont is celebrating Louisiana fare, all the while taking care of its resident crocodiles.

This episode looks at the northern area of Vietnam, which includes Hanoi and scenic Outta town adventures that are day tris from the big city. Ha Long Bay and Ninh Binh are two gorgeous destinations with their ancient caves and traditional lifestyles. We'll also check into "the Hanoi Hilton," a brutal prison used during wars, which is thankfully now a museum.

We sought to discover why the airport in Istanbul is the largest in the world and touch down in Istanbul. Then, we head over to the vacation paradise around Kusadasi, and our experiences with Turkish coffee had as returning home with copper pots and a good supply!

The birthplace of the state of California is a delightful border town, and happily influenced by its Spanish roots. To boot, the fun areas are nestled in historical parts of town, and, of course, at the beach! Food is also fun in San Diego, and speakeasies are springing up again, offering something completely different to fill out a palate infused with Italian and International cuisine.

Caressed by the Mediterranean Sea that's sprinkled with super yachts and enveloped by stunning mountains capes, nibbling on croissants, tasting wine and sipping espresso becomes an ooh-la-la experience. This show rolls out the famous areas of Nice, Cannes, Monaco and Villefranche, with a little Rhone cruise sample thrown in.

Toronto is becoming THE city to live in the world, because of its job opportunities, world class events and cultural diversity. Its strength is in its neighbourhoods, and the fact that Nature is woven within the city and all around it. This program explores the big city and drops into a couple of outlying area: The Hills of Headwater and Jordan, in the Niagara Region.

Discover the Irish traditions of Prince Edward Island, a beautiful island province in Canada.

The only thing better than one Caribbean island is two to choose from! Barbados has long been popular for its gorgeous beaches and fine fine weather! Grenada is so earthy and comes by its nick-name, The Spice Island," quite honestly. They both produce chocolate and rum, so what are you waiting for!

Bali and Cancun might be considered opposites, but both offer complete respite from the bustling world, whether your choice is yoga with a side of lentils, or zooming on a jetski before tucking into tacos! Both destinations are capable of keeping a visitor phenomenally content!

As long as you've come to Toronto, think about touring the distinctive regions around it that are within a short drive, such as the glorious Niagara Falls. Spend a day on a wine tour, get back to nature, choose a farm vacation in the Hills of Headwaters or poke around an historical city like Kingston, to the east.

Montecito, Buellton, Solvang and Goleta, and they're surrounded by the stunning Santa Ynez Mountains to boot. Oh, and snuggled right up to the Pacific Ocean!

Tequila, cherreria and mariachi immediately bring Mexico to mind, but all of those classic Mexican traditions originated in Guadalajara.

Tucked into a spectacular section of the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia, Penticton's Nature is more defined by the 93-mile-long Lake Okanagan, with Lake Skaha nudging the area into a certain living definition of Paradise.

Phoenix's museums make for a vibrant reason to visit, from musical instruments to indigenous cultural exhibits. Hang at a dude ranch nearby or sample craft beer and a ghost town in this episode.

Montréal's joi-de-vivre cannot be outdone, but a trip to the region east of the city, known as the Eastern Townships, can feel like a closer journey to the south of France.

A quick stop in the capital city of Quito before heading out to experience standing on the line of the Equator, sampling a hacienda or two and the town of Otovalo, which is known for its massive array of indigenous crafts.

Both cities grew up along their important river systems and are considered mid-western: Winnipeg in Canada and Milwaukee in the United States.

Recently crowned as the 7th Municipality of Baja California, San Felipe has always been a friendly fishing village which is often described as having all the attributes of "old Mexico."

The most preserved pace on Planet Earth, creatures live here that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.

The two major cities of Quito and Guayaquil in Ecuador were separated by the Andes Mountains and grew into completely unique cultures.

For those who have visited India's "Golden Triangle" that includes the Taj Mahal, this adventure differs in numerous ways!

The southside of Vietnam is quite different from the north. Here, the anchoring city is Saigon, now called Ho Chi Minh City.

Named for large granite boulders in the area, the area around Boulder attracts Nature lovers, mountain bike enthusiasts and hikers.