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    Wrestling with Eels in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

Documentary
5 
Jan 18, 2016
In the Canadian port town of Saint John, Alyssa discovers a new culinary experience when she helps a celebrity chef cook and eat some eel fish. After wrestling an eel, she's treated to a truly local dining experience.

Full Episodes

Season 1, 15 episodes

Season 1
   
Modern Traveler,
From castles to kilts, Alyssa explores the iconic sites and distinct history of Edinburgh, Scotland. After a whiskey tasting and a kilt fitting, Alyssa checks out an old-fashioned bowling alley and plays a round of 'Skittles.'
8m Jan 18, 2016
   
Modern Traveler,
Host Alyssa Caverley gets her hands dirty working at a sheep farm in the Scottish Highlands. After staking a claim to the Ballindalloch Castle, she parties with locals at the world-famous Hootenanny.
8m Jan 18, 2016
   
Modern Traveler,
A full day of scotch gets host Alyssa Caverley a little tipsy, from the perfectly aged at the Macallan estate and the deliciously smoky ones at Benromach, to perfectly paired whiskies at the Craigellachie.
6m Jan 18, 2016
   
Modern Traveler,
Alyssa discovers British beach culture while visiting Cornwall. After taking a joy ride with David Beckham (kind of), she learns to surf the Newquay waves and enjoys scones with real Rodda's clotted cream.
5m Jan 18, 2016
   
Fish & Chips & Puppet Bears at Convent Garden in London, England,
Host Alyssa Caverley discovers a modern take on tea time at the Athenaeum Hotel, explores the local wares in Covent Garden, and tests out the oldest fish & chips joint in London.
6m Jan 18, 2016
   
Getting Spooky at the Jamaica Inn in Padstow, Cornwall, England,
Alyssa travels to Cornwall for fresh seafood and ghost hunting. After preparing a pot of crab, Alyssa checks out a room at the haunted Jamaica Inn, a residency of storied fame that offers paranormal detective sessions.
5m Jan 18, 2016
   
Modern Traveler,
From oceanside theaters to stone-built cathedrals, Alyssa discovers what St. Ives, Cornwall has to offer. A tour of a centuries' old castle leads Alyssa to the fabled Giant's Well, of 'Jack and the Beanstalk' fame.
6m Jan 18, 2016
   
Wrestling with Eels in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada,
In the Canadian port town of Saint John, Alyssa discovers a new culinary experience when she helps a celebrity chef cook and eat some eel fish. After wrestling an eel, she's treated to a truly local dining experience.
5m Jan 18, 2016
   
Modern Traveler,
Alyssa decides to find out why New Brunswick, Canada is known as the lobster capital of the world. From helping to conserve the local population to enjoying a fully-grown and fully-cooked lobster, Alyssa learns about the seafood circle of life.
5m Jan 18, 2016
   
Modern Traveler,
Alyssa Caverley tours New Brunswick in Eastern Canada. While exploring the French-speaking Acadian province, she tries absinthe, goes clamming with a local chef and learns about the French traditions.
6m Jan 18, 2016
   
Walking the Ocean Floor in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada,
Alyssa bypasses the bigger Canadian destinations for the tiny town of Moncton in New Brunswick, Canada. This adventure moves from town to ocean as she follows up her visit to a local gastropub with a walk on the ocean floor.
6m Jan 18, 2016
   
Modern Traveler,
Alyssa flies to Bern, Switzerland, a UNESCO World Heritage Site full of history and unique sites. After trying out the most popular stinky hard cheeses in Switzerland at a local farmer's market.
5m Jan 18, 2016
   
Modern Traveler,
Alyssa tries canyoning, takes a train ride to the top of Europe, takes in the stunning snowscapes, and explores an ice palace in Switzerland. After trying out Interlaken's adventurous side, she tries some gourmet Alp cheese.
6m Jan 18, 2016
   
Hand-Making Swiss Army Knives in Geneva, Switzerland,
Alyssa tours Geneva, Switzerland in pursuit of the world's finest wines, chocolates, cheeses, and...pocket knives. After rooftop cocktails and a panoramic view, she makes her own Swiss Army Knife at Victorinox.
5m Jan 18, 2016
   
Modern Traveler,
Alyssa Caverley travels to Zurich, Switzerland to explore Lake Zurich by water taxi, drink some fresh Swiss water from public fountains with a local, and tested out the traditional Swiss dish called Rosti.
5m Jan 18, 2016
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