Samantha Brown's Asia - Season 1

First aired: 7/12/2010 8 episodes

Episodes

1. Thailand

Aired: 7/12/2010

After close encounters with elephants in the mystical north of the country, Sam hits the busy streets of Bangkok to get a taste of her favorite dish before heading to paradise on Thailand's picturesque beaches.

2. Hong Kong / Macau

Aired: 7/19/2010

Sam heads to 2 of the most dynamic cities in China, Hong Kong and Macau. In Hong Kong, Sam hits the busy streets, seeing old Chinese traditions coexisting alongside remnants of the country's colonial past.

3. Cambodia

Aired: 7/26/2010

Samantha heads to Cambodia, a country that has only been accessible to tourists for the past 20 years after a tragic history of civil war. Samantha finds the country's current state, however, is one of optimism, peace and beauty.

4. Vietnam

Aired: 8/2/2010

Sam ventures to Vietnam for the trip of a lifetime in one of the most intoxicating places on earth. Here, she gears up for a trip full of adventure, compelling history, delectable cuisine and fascinating culture.

5. Malaysia

Aired: 8/9/2010

Samantha Brown heads to Malaysia, a country whose beauty is derived from a cultural landscape comprised of extreme contrasts.

6. Singapore

Aired: 8/22/2010

Sam experiences the lush green spaces of Singapore's neighboring islands and seeks out old traditions in this ultra-modern city of dramatic skylines and dynamic attractions.

7. Japan

Aired: 8/29/2010

Beginning in the megatropolis of Tokyo, Sam will journey to the ancient imperial capital of Kyoto, bridging Japan's traditional past and its ultra-modern present.

8. Bali

Aired: 9/5/2010

Sam discovers landscapes of lush rice terraces, swaying palm trees, and white sandy beaches in Bali, the most popular tourist destination in Indonesia, often referred to as "The Island of the Gods."