Season 5

S5, Ep1
2008
Burgundy: Profoundly French
Burgundy is calm, cultivated, serene; where nature is as sophisticated as the people.
Traditions are strong here. If you're looking for quintessential French culture, you'll find it in
Burgundy.

S5, Ep2
2008
France's Dordogne
The Dordogne River Valley -- with its dramatic castles, pre-historic cave paintings, and prized
cuisine is an unforgettable blend of man-made and natural beauty. Once you get to know the
region you wonder why more Americans don't visit.

S5, Ep3
2008
Barcelona and Catalunya
Barcelona is Spain's capital of the proud and distinct region of Catalunya. With Franco's
fascism now long gone, Catalan's creative and independent spirit is on a roll. Many visitors
find this to be Spain's most cosmopolitan and vibrant corner.

S5, Ep4
2008
Little Europe: Five Micro-Countries
Europe's "microstates" are scattered far and wide. We'll start at Vatican City, drop by San
Marino, hike up to Liechtenstein, speed over to Monaco, and finish high in the Pyrenees at
Andorra.

S5, Ep5
2008
Great Swiss Cities
Whether enjoying traditional culture high in the mountains or savoring the joys of modern life
in its great cities, the Swiss get it right. In this episode we focus on an often overlooked side
part of Switzerland -- its urban charm.

S5, Ep6
2008
Vienna and the Danube
This time we're celebrating the good life in Vienna - elegant parks, romantic Danube River,
imperial art collections, great music. After centuries of rule by the Habsburg family, today the
people are calling the shots, and they seem to be getting it right.

S5, Ep7
2008
The Czech Republic Beyond Prague
To get a fair look at any country, you need to venture beyond its dominant city. Here in the
Czech Republic there's a world of cultural riches and off beat delights outside of Prague -- and
in this episode, that's our focus.

S5, Ep8
2008
Athens and Side Trips
At a time when Rome was just a village, it was here in Athens that the foundations of our
Western civilization were laid. And today, in the mist of such a rich heritage, the vibrant
capital of Greece still thrives.

S5, Ep9
2008
Greece's Peloponnese
Island getaways are fun, but the real heart of Greece is found in the Peloponnese Peninsula.
Its wild, mountainous landscape has hosted the interminable rise and fall of cultures which
makes for fascinating sightseeing today.

S5, Ep10
2008
Copenhagen
This time we're tasting, pedaling, and cruising our way through Scandinavia's most fun-loving
capital -- Copenhagen.

S5, Ep11
2008
Denmark Beyond Copenhagen
This time we're tasting, pedaling, and cruising our way through Scandinavia's most fun-loving
capital -- Copenhagen.

S5, Ep12
2008
Istanbul
Istanbul is one of the world's great cities, period. For thousands of years, this point, where
East meets West, has been the crossroads of civilizations. Few places on earth have seen more
history than this sprawling metropolis on the Bosporus.

S5, Ep13

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Iran: Yesterday and Today
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S5, Ep14
2008
Iran: Tehran and Side Trips
Join Rick as he explores the most surprising and fascinating land he's ever visited - Iran. In a
one-hour, ground-breaking travel special on public television, you'll discover the splendid
monuments of Iran's rich and glorious past, learn more about the 20th-century story of this
perplexing nation, and experience Iranian life today in its historic capital and in a countryside
village.

S5, Ep15
2008
Iran's Historic Capitals
Join Rick as he explores the most surprising and fascinating land he's ever visited - Iran. In a
one-hour, ground-breaking travel special on public television, you'll discover the splendid
monuments of Iran's rich and glorious past, learn more about the 20th-century story of this
perplexing nation, and experience Iranian life today in its historic capital and in a countryside
village.