Curious Traveler

Christine van Blokland gets curious about the world’s hidden histories and mysteries.

Episodes

  • Curious Sussex: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Curious Sussex

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    Explore Sussex, England with host Christine van Blokland.
  • Curious Salzburg: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Curious Salzburg

    S3 Ep304 |
    What's curious on Getreidegasse? Where was The Sound of Music shot? Where did Mozart live?
  • Curious Yorkshire: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Curious Yorkshire

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    How are these connected: Quakers & chocolate? The Shambles & Harry Potter? Vikings & York?
  • Curious Vienna: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Curious Vienna

    S3 Ep302 |
    Who were the Habsburgs? Where did Mozart play? Which symbol is on St. Stephen’s Cathedral?
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    Curious Dublin

    S3 Ep301 |
    How did Dublin get its name? Who was Maewyn Succat? Why is the harp a symbol of Ireland?
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    Curious Glasgow

    S3 Ep310 |
    What's curious about Glasgow Cathedral? Who was Saint Mungo? Why is Glasgow so artsy?
  • Curious French Villages: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Curious French Villages

    S2 Ep212 |
    Why is there a giant wall around the tiny village of Blaye?
  • Curious Stockholm: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Curious Stockholm

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    What did Alfred Nobel invent that led him to create the Nobel Prize?
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    Curious Sorrento

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    Why did the ancient Roman rich and famous choose to vacation here?

About Curious Traveler

Remember when you were young and had that childlike wonder about everything you saw? Well, Christine van Blokland, the Emmy-winning host and writer of CURIOUS TRAVELER, never quite outgrew that inquisitive phase. As an arts and travel reporter for the past 20 years, she now shares that insatiable curiosity for the exciting, inspiring and beautiful world around us in this unique travel series.