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Curious Traveler
Season 8 | Trailer
Emmy-winning journalist Christine van Blokland takes viewers on an enriching and entertaining 'field trip for grown-ups' to the world’s most curious destinations, exploring little-known facts about each location. Season 8 offers all-new and very curious episodes in Antarctica, France, Spain, Morocco and Poland.
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29:03
Lucerne’s name origin, dragon lore & Pontius Pilate on Mount Pilatus, Swiss chocolate.
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28:17
Christine goes north of the Arctic Circle to explore Tromsø, Nordkapp & Kirkenes, Norway.
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28:30
Christine explores Portugal's historic villages of Belmonte, Castelo Rodrigo & Sortelha
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28:24
Viking Museum, Lofoten villages & islands, history of Norway's painted houses & stockfish.
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28:09
Bryggen, Edvard Grieg's home, King Håkon's Hall, Bergenhus Fortress, Old Bergen Museum.
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27:39
Casa Loma Castle, Hockey Hall of Fame, Chinatown, Largest distillery in British Empire.
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27:34
Sagrada Familia, Casa Milà, Gothic Quarter, 1888 World Expo, the Eixample & panot tiles.
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27:45
Christine visits Emperor Franz Joseph's winter retreat, builds an igloo and dons a dirndl.
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27:56
Phoenician ruins, temple to Venus in Erice, Cagliari medieval walls, Sicilian street food.
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28:50
Hofburg Imperial Palace, Ambras Castle, Old Town & Golden Roof, Olympic bobsledding run.