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The Channel Islands

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Dec 31, 2010

This journey begins with the Channel Islands. The first is Alderney, which was once the world’s most fortified island. From there it’s south, past dangerous rocks on the Casquets, to Guernsey, the second largest island in the group.

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Season 2, 14 episodes

Maine - Isles of Shoals to Bath,

This journey begins at the Isles of Shoals off the Maine coast before crossing to the mainland and the harbor town of Kittery. From there the journey heads northeast up to Kennebunkport and the summer home of a presidential family.

26m Dec 31, 2010

Spain - Seville to El Torcal Park,

This journey begins at Seville, the capital of the Andalusia region. We then head south towards the coast and the ancient harbor city of Cadiz. From there it's east to the rocky peninsula of Gibraltar, before turning north up the Costa del Sol and beyond.

26m Dec 31, 2010

Denmark - Kalundborg to Skagen,

This journey begins at Kalundborg, heading south along the coast to the Great Belt Bridge and on to the island of Tasinge. From there it is north to Odense and the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, before turning west to the home of Lego.

26m Dec 31, 2010

The Channel Islands,

This journey begins with the Channel Islands. The first is Alderney, which was once the world’s most fortified island. From there it’s south, past dangerous rocks on the Casquets, to Guernsey, the second largest island in the group.

26m Dec 31, 2010

Italy - Verona to Venice and Vicenza,

This journey begins at Verona, Italy, before heading east past vineyards and castles to the cultural jewel of Padua. From there it is east along the Brenta canal to the Venetian Lagoon and Venice which has stood for over 1,500 years.

26m Dec 31, 2010

Spain - Mallorca,

This journey begins as we approach the south west corner of Mallorca and then on to Palma, the capital of the island. From there we head north into the mountains and along the coast to the hilltop village of Deia.

26m Dec 31, 2010

South Dakota - Spearfish to Mount Rushmore,

This journey begins in the open grassland around Spearfish on the west side of the state before heading south into the Black Hills National Forest. To the south is Rapid City, a center for tourism. People flock to see a nearby attraction, Mount Rushmore.

26m Dec 31, 2010

Virginia - Williamsburg to Assateague Island,

This journey starts in Williamsburg before moving on to the James River. Downstream is Jamestown where early English settlers arrived in the 17th century. Then we head to the historical site of Yorktown where the English surrendered to George Washington.

26m Dec 31, 2010

France - Saint Nazaire to Vaux-le-Vicomte,

Our journey begins on the coast at Saint Nazaire and the mouth of the River Loire. And along the river valley are some of the finest dwellings in France. As we head up river past Nantes, the main towns will be Angers, Tours, Blois, and Orleans.

26m Dec 31, 2010

South Carolina - Myrtle Beach to Strom Thurmond Lake,

This journey begins at Myrtle Beach in the northeast corner of the state where we follow the resort coastline before turning inland across forest and farmland towards one of America’s best known roadhouses: South of the Border.

26m Dec 31, 2010

Ireland - Mizzen Head to Powerscourt,

This journey begins at Mizen Head in the southwest corner of Ireland. We then follow the rugged coastline past towers and lighthouses before turning inland to the world famous Blarney Castle, where kissing a stone is said to bring luck.

26m Dec 31, 2010

Scotland - Muirfield to Fingal's Cave,

We start in the southeast of Scotland, at the oldest golf club in the world. From the capital Edinburgh, we follow the Forth river upstream to the historic Forth Bridge. We then end at a mystical sea cave that's inspired artists and writers for centuries.

26m Dec 31, 2010

Germany - Bayreuth to Munich,

This journey crosses part of Bavaria, the largest of Germany's 16 states. Flying over forests and farmlands we find Bayreuth, the home of Wagner's grand operas. We travel to historic Nuremberg, the city that witnessed both the rise and fall of the Nazis.

26m Dec 31, 2010

Belgium - Bouillon to Brussels,

From Bouillon, we follow the Semois River through the Ardenne Forest. Along the way, we find the medieval town of Dinant, home to a famous beer once brewed by monks. Then on to the great 19th century industrial town of Charleroi.

26m Dec 31, 2010