Samantha begins her adventure at Custer State Park, riding to meet the bison herd before driving the scenic Needles Highway. She arrives at Sylvan Lake, popular for water sports and stunning views. In Deadwood, she explores a historic landmark, then discovers Cold War history at the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site. Nearby, Wall Drug offers coffee and homemade donuts. At Badlands National Park, she marvels at the unique landscape. Back in the Black Hills, she learns about Lakota warrior Crazy Horse at the monument site. To end her trip, Sam enjoys campfire cooking and fellowship in a mountain meadow.

Samantha begins her adventure at Custer State Park, riding to meet the bison herd before driving the scenic Needles Highway. She arrives at Sylvan Lake, popular for water sports and stunning views. In Deadwood, she explores a historic landmark, then discovers Cold War history at the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site. Nearby, Wall Drug offers coffee and homemade donuts. At Badlands National Park, she marvels at the unique landscape. Back in the Black Hills, she learns about Lakota warrior Crazy Horse at the monument site. To end her trip, Sam enjoys campfire cooking and fellowship in a mountain meadow.

Samantha explores Zurich's 2,000-year-old charm, touring the old town and learning its guild history. She visits the Museum fur Gestaltung, relaxes at a riverside bath house, and takes the Felsenegg cable car for mountain views. Sam dines at Hiltl, shops local crafts at Werkstadt Zurich, and finishes with a badminton lesson and live music at Yonex Badminton Halle.

Samantha starts her trip with a view of the St. Louis Arch and visits Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, famous for its thick desserts. She meets author Michael Wallis, who shares insights on Route 66. Exploring Cuba, Missouri, she admires colorful murals and the Osage Trail Legacy monument. Crossing the Arkansas River, she stops at the Uranus Fudge Factory. In Carthage, she learns about a little-known Civil War battle before heading to Springfield, the official birthplace of Route 66. In Kansas, she visits Gearhead Curios, a unique pit-stop, then meets a joyful business owner at Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios in Tulsa. Finally, she reflects on the Tulsa massacre at a memorial before learning why Tulsa is known as the Route 66 capital.

Samantha starts her trip with a view of the St. Louis Arch and visits Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, famous for its thick desserts. She meets author Michael Wallis, who shares insights on Route 66. Exploring Cuba, Missouri, she admires colorful murals and the Osage Trail Legacy monument. Crossing the Arkansas River, she stops at the Uranus Fudge Factory. In Carthage, she learns about a little-known Civil War battle before heading to Springfield, the official birthplace of Route 66. In Kansas, she visits Gearhead Curios, a unique pit-stop, then meets a joyful business owner at Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios in Tulsa. Finally, she reflects on the Tulsa massacre at a memorial before learning why Tulsa is known as the Route 66 capital.

Samantha returns to Route 66 in Luther, Oklahoma, visiting the Threatt Filling Station, a historical safe haven for Black motorists. In Oklahoma City, she meets "neon Queen" Kathy Reynolds and explores the First Americans Museum, the largest Indigenous cultural center. At Sid's Diner in El Reno, she enjoys Oklahoma's onion burger. Crossing into Texas, she visits the Devil's Rope Museum in McLean, learning how barbed wire tamed the West. In Amarillo, she admires jewelry from Cadillac Ranch and sees the buried vintage caddies. In Adrian, Texas, the halfway point, she discovers the best pies. In New Mexico, she finds a vintage, unpaved stretch of Route 66, promising more adventures ahead.

Samantha returns to Route 66 in Luther, Oklahoma, visiting the Threatt Filling Station, a historical safe haven for Black motorists. In Oklahoma City, she meets "neon Queen" Kathy Reynolds and explores the First Americans Museum, the largest Indigenous cultural center. At Sid's Diner in El Reno, she enjoys Oklahoma's onion burger. Crossing into Texas, she visits the Devil's Rope Museum in McLean, learning how barbed wire tamed the West. In Amarillo, she admires jewelry from Cadillac Ranch and sees the buried vintage caddies. In Adrian, Texas, the halfway point, she discovers the best pies. In New Mexico, she finds a vintage, unpaved stretch of Route 66, promising more adventures ahead.

Sam explores Virginia's history starting at Jamestowne, seeing 17th-century artifacts. In Colonial Williamsburg, she meets "Patrick Henry," visits the Bray School, and learns about the First Baptist Church's legacy. She enjoys Punjabi cuisine at Masala Craft, discovers rare instruments at the Virginia Musical Instrument Museum, and explores Yorktown's battlefields and Revolution Museum, witnessing a naturalization ceremony.

Samantha explores Costa Rica's beauty, starting at Mistico Park with its hanging bridges and wildlife. At Vida Campesina, she learns about organic farming before taking a safari cruise on the Rio Sarapiqui, spotting exotic birds and crocodiles. She visits the Organization for Tropical Studies and an organic pineapple farm. Meeting the indigenous Maleku people, she witnesses their cultural preservation. At the luxurious Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel, she relaxes under a tree sloth. At night, she explores the rainforest and concludes her trip with exhilarating whitewater tubing in the Rio Celeste.

Samantha explores Costa Rica's beauty, starting at Mistico Park with its hanging bridges and wildlife. At Vida Campesina, she learns about organic farming before taking a safari cruise on the Rio Sarapiqui, spotting exotic birds and crocodiles. She visits the Organization for Tropical Studies and an organic pineapple farm. Meeting the indigenous Maleku people, she witnesses their cultural preservation. At the luxurious Rio Celeste Hideaway Hotel, she relaxes under a tree sloth. At night, she explores the rainforest and concludes her trip with exhilarating whitewater tubing in the Rio Celeste.

Samantha begins her New Orleans trip at City Park, enjoying chicory coffee and beignets from Cafe Du Monde. She then visits the National WWII Museum, home to a vast collection of war artifacts. Next, she explores Hansen's Sno-Bliz for snow cones and learns about Cafe Reconcile's workforce program. In Covington, she meets artist Marianne Angeli Rodriguez and visits the historic Southern Hotel. Biking down the Tammany Trace Rail Trail leads her to Abita Springs, where New Orleans' famous beer is brewed. Back in NOLA, she enjoys a Poor Boy sandwich at Parkway Bakery and Tavern before catching hot jazz at the Dew Drop Inn.

Samantha begins her New Orleans trip at City Park, enjoying chicory coffee and beignets from Cafe Du Monde. She then visits the National WWII Museum, home to a vast collection of war artifacts. Next, she explores Hansen's Sno-Bliz for snow cones and learns about Cafe Reconcile's workforce program. In Covington, she meets artist Marianne Angeli Rodriguez and visits the historic Southern Hotel. Biking down the Tammany Trace Rail Trail leads her to Abita Springs, where New Orleans' famous beer is brewed. Back in NOLA, she enjoys a Poor Boy sandwich at Parkway Bakery and Tavern before catching hot jazz at the Dew Drop Inn.

Samantha explores Bologna's Piazza Maggiore, its ancient university, medical school, and vast library. She discovers hidden canals and walks the city's famed porticos to the San Luca sanctuary. With a chef, she shops the Quadrilatero, tastes mortadella, learns pasta-making, and visits a historic cutlery shop and a twins-run leather boutique.

Inside St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, Samantha enjoys a concert on the pipe organ, celebrating composer Johann Sebastian Bach. She then visits Meissen to tour its famous porcelain factory, witnessing the artistry behind their wares. Back in Leipzig, she explores the Forum of Contemporary History, learning about its role in the fall of communism. Samantha travels to Berlin, where a bike tour takes her to iconic landmarks like the Berlin Wall Memorial and Brandenburg Gate. In a Turkish neighborhood, she discovers the doner kebab. At the Otto Weidt Museum, she learns how Weidt saved blind and disabled Jews during WWII. Finally, she explores the vibrant Hackescher Markt and tours the Feuerle Collection of Asian art in a former communications bunker.

Inside St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, Samantha enjoys a concert on the pipe organ, celebrating composer Johann Sebastian Bach. She then visits Meissen to tour its famous porcelain factory, witnessing the artistry behind their wares. Back in Leipzig, she explores the Forum of Contemporary History, learning about its role in the fall of communism. Samantha travels to Berlin, where a bike tour takes her to iconic landmarks like the Berlin Wall Memorial and Brandenburg Gate. In a Turkish neighborhood, she discovers the doner kebab. At the Otto Weidt Museum, she learns how Weidt saved blind and disabled Jews during WWII. Finally, she explores the vibrant Hackescher Markt and tours the Feuerle Collection of Asian art in a former communications bunker.

Samantha visits Modena, hometown of tenor Luciano Pavarotti, exploring his home museum with his widow. She enjoys gelato, learns how Parmigiano Reggiano is aged, and tours famed car brands including Ferrari and Stanguellini - driving one through town. She samples historic balsamic vinegar and discovers the range of local Lambrusco wines.