Programme de PBS Travel

Remote islands are floating arks, attracting migrating species and forging new ones.

Reef systems that support the vast majority of marine species are under threat.

Many island nations are small in stature, but punch above their weight on the global stage

Some of the world’s greatest islands are so close that they blend in with the mainland.

Volcanic elements give rise to cultures and nations on these beautiful islands.

Explore the Kinderdijk Windmills, the Colonies of Benevolence and Beemster Polder.

Explore Château de Chillon, Château de Gruyères and Schloss Thun.

Christine gets curious in Lyon, France and explores traboules, Fourvière Hill and more.

Christine gets curious about Poznań and sees Old Market Square, Rogalin Palace and more.

Christine gets curious about the Franconia region of Germany.

Christine visits Gdañsk’s Main Town Hall, St. Mary’s Basilica, the Amber Museum and more.

Explore Tallinn's UNESCO Old Town, City Hall and Old Thomas.

Christine visits Kadriorg Palace, Alatskivi Castle, Palmse Manor and Vihula Manor.

Christine gets curious about the Allgäu region and medieval town of Füssen in Bavaria.

Learn the history of Wales, its dragon and why the Prince of Wales is so important.

Visit Estonia and see the Setomaa region, the Peipsi region and Võromaa.

Discover why Montreal is so French, and explore the foundations of this fascinating city.

Learn how Chianti wine is made, experience the olive harvest, and see the Maremma coast.

In Rome, learn about mosaics, tour the Testaccio market and visit Palazzo Brancaccio.

In Umbria, meet local artists, learn how to make Baci candy and visit a modern winery.

In Naples, attend pizza school, see Mount Vesuvius, make limoncello and see a chef cook.

In Piedmont, taste white truffles, visit hot springs and see fine Italian boat making.

In Puglia, learn how to make orecchiette (pasta) and meet a man who makes model boats.

Kathy takes a gondola rowing lesson and learns how Venice is fighting rising water levels.

In Bologna, Kathy learns how to make tortellini, visits Gelato University and more!

In Florence, Kathy sees the restoration of the Duomo and meets a modern street artist.

In Abruzzo, Kathy catches her lunch in nets. In Sulmona, she sees how confetti are made.

Kathy travels to the village of her maternal greatgrandfather -- Castelvetere sul Calore.

In Belgium's top two cities, we sample the best waffles, beer, frites, and chocolate.

We visit Provence, known for its soft light, fierce wind, lavender fields, and vineyards.

Join Rick on the French Riviera for yachts, casinos, fancy villas, and fun in the sun.

In Poland, we visit charming Kraków, sobering Auschwitz, and lively, thriving Warsaw.

We take in the elegant cafés and fascinating sights of Hungary's capital, Budapest.

We experience the best of Old World Lisbon and laid-back life along the Algarve coast.

Rick savors Sevilla with its lacy palace, festive traditions and twisty back streets.

We explore Rick's two favorite English cities outside of London, Bath and York.

Join Rick in North Wales, splitting slate, exploring castles, and steaming up mountains.

We visit Edinburgh, the cultural heart of Scotland and a traveler's delight.

Rick visits Naples dodging Vespas in the crazy traffic and embracing Italy in the extreme.

We visit the Amalfi Coast: Positano, Sorrento, Paestum and the enchanting Isle of Capri.

Explore the unique ways of life on the greatest archipelagos.

Remote islands are floating arks, attracting migrating species and forging new ones.