Passport to Europe: England, Ireland and Scotland
Starring: Samantha BrownDirector: Jerry Smith (XI), Sylvia Caminer, Sid Goldberg, Joan McCord
Studio: Discovery Channel
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Running Time: 132 minutes
DVD Release: July 3rd 2007
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Enthusiastic and adventurous, Samantha Brown is the perfect tour guide for the most exciting places in the world. Explore exotic locales up close and personal as you may never have seen them. Samantha interacts with the locals and discovers popular area landmarks many tourists miss. Plus, she discusses the culture and history of these intriguing areas and shares invaluable travel tips. FEATURING: English Countryside: It's the landscape of fairytales. Enjoy a medieval castle that welcomed King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, and visit the bucolic paradise that is the Cotswolds. Classic London: No tour of London is complete without a visit to Buckingham Palace for the "Changing of the Guard." Then it's on to Notting Hill, Harrods and Westminster Abbey. London Now: An eclectic mix of avant-garde and traditional, London is the ultimate cosmopolitan experience. This is an exciting tour of modern London's cuisine and attractions. Ireland Coast: Explore the gorgeous countryside of Cork and Kerry, and learn about the sometimes mysterious cuisine. But it's the warm and wonderful people you'll remember most. Dublin, Ireland: You'll experience both Dublin's rich Irish heritage and the city's modern charm. Samantha discovers an incredible hotel bargain and goes on a memorable pub crawl. Edinburgh, Scotland: Visit a city steeped in history with many famous medieval landmarks. And experience one of today's hippest festivals along the city's historic streets.
User Reviews
A Travel Job Well Done - Rating: 5/5
Brown does it again, brings back familar travel experiences abroad and introduces me to new areas of countries I once explored in person. The UK is a must visit, but buyer beware-the USD to sterling pound exchange rate is a killer!!! Enjoy the trip without leaving your home, cheers.
Everything you dream about - Rating: 5/5
I have never been to England or Ireland, but this show has made that trip a priority on my list. The eps "English Countryside" and "Ireland Coast" are like magical fairy tales. I've seen probably every ep of Passport to Europe, and these British eps (along w/ Austria and Switzerland) are my favorites. Samantha as always is a charming host. Her sense of humor is great and these eps are particularly fun because there is no language barrier between her and the locals. Every interaction will make you smile and most will make you laugh. These episodes are whimsical, witty, wonderful...if you are armchair traveling, this is the trip you want to take.
Wish there was more. - Rating: 5/5
I lived in England for 2 years while working for the U. S. DoD and it brought back some good memories. It only covers the Cotswold and London in England. It covers Dublin and the Irish coast near Kenny and Cork in Ireland and it covers Edinburgh in Scotland. I wish it covered more, especially East Anglia. The travel guide is excellent for what it does cover, so it gets five stars. Beautiful scenery and good information if you have the money to spend.
Be sure to try the dairy products, breads, and fruits...much better than in America. Watch out in restaurants, as portions are much smaller and about triple the price. We almost cried at a fancy pizza parlor when we got our two large pizzas and 5 large soups. The pizza was paper thin and scarcely larger than a small pizza here and the soups were about the size of a small coffee cup, it cost about $100. We left hungry and had to stop at a sidewalk vendor for more food on the way home. Gasoline and boarding are about double or triple the U. S. prices. When I lived there gas was about $4 per liter (best to do a lot of walking, I stayed in the Radisson Hotel in downtown London for about $600 per night, and the room was about as big as my bathroom here with a view of a brick wall. Check out the National Trust and English Heritage websites to get subscriptions for excellent discounts. Get a map when you arrive, they are more expensive, but more accurate than most maps from the local stores and agencies.
