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 Bordeaux: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Curious Bordeaux

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    Who got hitched at Bordeaux Cathedral and why was it such an important moment in history?
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    Curious Oslo

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    Why are you encouraged to walk on the rooftop of the Oslo Opera House?
  • Curious Kotor: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Curious Kotor

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    Why is there a beautiful, tiny blue-domed church floating in Kotorska Bay?
  • Curious Venice: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Curious Venice

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    Where is the hidden symbol of Venice on the iconic gondola?
  • Curious Loire Valley: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Curious Loire Valley

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    When and why were so many stunning châteaux built in central France?
  • Curious Vancouver: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Curious Vancouver

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    Why was Capilano Suspension Bridge built and what do all those totem poles mean?
  • Curious Copenhagen: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Curious Copenhagen

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    Why did Shakespeare use Kronborg Castle as the setting for Hamlet?
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    Curious Rome

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    Why is there a giant hole in the top of the Pantheon?

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.