Show #101
THE YUKON TERRITORY
Canada's Yukon Territory - at the end of the 1890s, it was the center of the Klondike gold rush, and the most exciting town in the world. We'll tour the old capital of Dawson - and find out why the buildings are sinking and the dancehall is soaring. We'll also discover why pilots change their flight plans to visit a biker-turned-baker.

Show #102
THE CAYMAN ISLANDS
The motto on the national emblem of the Cayman Islands reads "Founded Upon the Sea" which is an excellent description of the place and its history. We'll tour this island, meet an intuitive artist who's an island treasure and visit stingray city, one of the most interesting underwater attractions in the world.

Show #103
CRUISING ALASKA
The coast of Southern Alaska has some of the most breathtaking views in the world, and a perfect way to see them is by cruise ship. We'll stop for a tour of Skagway, one of the original boomtowns of the gold rush. We'll trace the path of the prospectors on the White Pass and Yukon Railroad. And we'll learn the legends of the Native Tribes through their traditional dances.

Show #104
MILAN
The Italian city of Milan - the center of European fashion, the place where Italian opera got started. It's home to one of the most extensive collections of antique musical instruments, and it's the gastronomic heart of northern Italian food... a great place for tourists.

Show #105
ELEUTHERA, THE BAHAMAS
Eleuthera, Harbour Island, Spanish Wells - these are a few of what are called the "Family Islands," and a tourist coming to the Bahamas can feel right at home here. You can stand on a single spot and have a different ocean on either side of you. You can spend an entire day enjoying the local recipes. And you can stroll on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Show #106
ROME
Rome - the most ancient modern city in the world! We'll take a look at some 2,000-year-old ruins that are still standing... visit a plaza designed by Michelangelo... and taste the fabulous Dolce Vita of the 1950's that still lingers on. We'll also trace the origins of the Roman fountain, and take a quick tour of some great restaurants.

Show #107
VIRGINIA BEACH
Virginia Beach - colonists showed up here in 1607, and their legacy is still on display at the local museums. These days Virginia Beach is also a major tourist attraction, for lovers of the seashore... for people who enjoy good food... and for anyone who wants to visit with the United States Navy, whose top gun base is just down the road.

Show #108
EDINBURGH
Edinburgh, Scotland - for centuries it was known as the Athens of the North. We'll take a look at its fascinating history... tour its most impressive historical sights... stop into some of its best restaurants... and sample its most unusual gastronomic specialty. We'll also pop down to the local pub to check out the town's best jokes.

Show #109
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
Charleston, South Carolina. At the time of the American Revolution in 1776 it was the wealthiest, most beautiful and most sophisticated city in North America. We'll take a tour through the historic streets of Charleston and get a clear sense of what early America looked like. We'll visit with one of Charleston's national treasures and learn about the town's great food traditions.

Show #110
THE ABACO ISLANDS
There are twenty-seven-hundred islands in the Bahamas, and some of the most beautiful are in the Abaco chain. This is where British loyalists found refuge after their defeat in the American Revolutionary War. We'll visit one of the last hand-powered lighthouses in the world...strap ourselves in for some deep-sea fishing...and prepare some traditional recipes.

Show #111
PALM BEACH COUNTY
Palm Beach County sits on the east coast of Florida about 60 miles north of Miami. This semi-tropical climate is a perfect place to go on a lion-country safari... visit famous Japanese gardens... and get the techniques for some great recipes.

Show #112
THE TRADITIONS OF HONG KONG
Hong Kong - its Chinese heart is stronger than ever. We'll take you on a tour of this extraordinary city, by boat...by bus...and by cogwheel tram. We'll show you the great markets... the regional foods... and a Taoist temple with an unusual method for contacting the gods.

Show #113
NASSAU
Nassau in the Bahamas - it's the place to take a look at the history of the Caribbean pirate as well as the origin of duty-free shopping... to see how a local tourist industry developed as the result of a king's love of a commoner... and how African music came into the church to become gospel.

Show #114
THE GOLD OF THE YUKON
The Gold of the Canadian Yukon - it was discovered in 1896 and started the first gold rush covered by the media. We'll take a look at what really happened a hundred years ago -and what's happening today. We'll find out why gold is a big deal - and how anyone can stake a claim right now. We'll also get the recipe for Klondike Kate's Tin Roof Pie.

Show #115
CHICAGO
Chicago - the largest city of Illinois, in the northeast part of the state on beautiful Lake Michigan. Find out why it's a major port and cultural center of the Middle West. Trace the origins of how this great city rebuilt itself after a disastrous fire almost wiped it out in 1871. And take a tour of some fine eating.

Show #116
GRAND CAYMAN
Cayman Island banks are significant but the nation's beaches are even more important. The Cayman Islands are actually the limestone tops of three mountains that come up from the bottom of the sea. The areas between the reefs and the beaches are perfect for snorkeling and the drop-offs create ideal conditions for diving. We'll also dive into some wonderful local recipes and learn how to play on waurie boards.

Show #117
ALASKA
Alaska - the last American frontier. We'll cruise along the southern coast of this magnificent wilderness, and weigh anchor at two fascinating towns. In Juneau, we'll walk up to the neighborhood glacier. In Ketchikan, we'll learn how totem poles pass stories from one generation to another. And we'll prepare a classic dessert that has "Alaska" written all over it.

Show #118
CHARLEVOIX, QUEBEC
Quebec - east of Montreal, on the north bank of the St. Lawrence River, is the Canadian region of Charlevoix. We'll learn about their economuseums that preserve craft skills, experience downhome French food, and enjoy the beautiful landscape which has been designated by the United Nations as a world biosphere reserve.

Show #119
A TASTE OF VIRGINIA BEACH
This is the beach where British settlers showed up to start The Virginia Colony in the 1600's. Today it is the home of one of the most attractive marine science museums, and the official residence of the Old Coast Guard Life Saving Museum. It's the spot to take a look at colonial homes, and find out the origins of how colonial dads snuffed out a suitor's passion. We will also do some good eating.

Show #120
HONG KONG
Hong Kong - an amazing mixture of East and West... a swinging door for Asia's business, with money, power and prestige going in and out. We'll see how Hong Kong's efficiency produces a suit in twenty-four hours... and a game that's used to test prospective marriage partners. We'll also pick up a recipe from one of Hong Kong's most talented chefs.

Show #121
SAN ANTONIO
San Antonio, Texas. The first thing that sets this city apart is the San Antonio River which runs right through the center of town. We'll take a tour on a river boat and learn how the floods formed this great passage way. We'll show you the regional recipes of this area and experience a Mariachi Mass.

Show #122
NEWFOUNDLAND
Newfoundland - the most eastern province in Canada which includes the island of Newfoundland and nearby islands and the mainland of Labrador with its adjacent islands. This province has two dogs named in their honor (Newfoundlands and Labradors). Visit St. John's, the capitol and largest city, and retrace the path of explorer John Cabot's voyage to this special place.

Show #123
THE FOOD OF ROME
Rome is a great place for food - and it's been that way for over two-thousand years. We'll visit the ruins of what might be the world's first food mall... sample the favorite local foods in a whirlwind tour of the town... prepare a fabulous Roman cheesecake, and check out some cutlery from the turn of the century that kept your fingers clean!

Show #124
THE BAHAMAS
The beaches of the Bahamas - where Columbus made his first landfall in the New World. Today Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, is a Caribbean resort famous for its family hotels... romantic retreats... good food... and traditional festivals. A great spot for a vacation.

Show #125
A TASTE OF SCOTLAND
Scotland - an ancient society with a long history of good eating and drinking. We'll take a look at some of its traditional foods. We'll cross the country on the Whisky Trail and find out how this beverage varies from place to place. We'll visit one of the great resorts of Scotland -cook along with its chef, and take a course in the four- thousand- year old art of falconry.

Show #126
THE SWEETS OF MILAN
The Italian city of Milan - it's been a leading commercial and agricultural center for over three- thousand years. It's where the sugars of Sicily first met the spices of Venice. The result: some of the world's most famous candies and pastries. We'll take a look at the history of how these sweets were invented and how they can be used to make some elegant desserts.