Passport to Europe with Samantha Brown

Dublin is experiencing a massive revitalization, and word has gotten out that this Irish city is becoming more cosmopolitan. But Sam's there to experience its traditional Irish heritage and its people.

Edinburgh, Scotland, is so steeped in history that a section dates back to the 18th century. Sam samples some malt whiskey and strolls through medieval streets that host some of the best festivals of this century.

Despite a history of invasions, plagues, revolts and devastating fires, London remains a classic travel destination. Sam visits Buckingham Palace for the Changing of the Guards, then moves on to Notting Hill and more.

An eclectic mix of avant-garde and rich traditional, London is the quintessential cosmopolitan experience. Sam hops on the London Eye, samples the city's most popular Indian cuisine and beats the lines at Madame Tussaud's.

Sam revels in the rolling hills, thatched roofs and medieval hamlets of the English countryside. She enjoys an natural hot springs, spends the evening in a castle and visits the sleepy Cotswolds.

Sam savors the atmosphere at Munich's Oktoberfest. She visits a high-tech museum, shops in fabulous open-air markets and tours a monastery of beer-making monks -- all are part of the celebration during this two-week chug fest.

Sam heads to the fairy-tale atmosphere of the Bavarian Alps, complete with a mountaintop castle that served as the inspiration for Cinderella's castle at Walt Disney World.

Closed to visitors until 1990, Prague has emerged as a top 21st-century destination. Sam has uncovered the unspoiled wonders of this once-forbidden city, and she's ready to share it all!

Sam takes us Berlin, a city 20 times the size of Manhattan. She visits one of the city's top art museums, stops by the Brandenburg Gate to chat with the "king" and feels the city's new-found freedom at the Berlin Wall.

It may be the smallest capital in Europe, but Sam knows Lisbon is synonymous with adventure. She visits a studio where handmade tiles have been made for centuries, eats at a monastery bakery and stops by a landmark coffee house.

Sam takes off to the countryside of the Emerald Isle to explore the counties of Kerry and Cork.

Sam bypasses the frantic pace of a typical European vacation with a visit to Seville, Spain, where locals think the world is moving way too fast. Moorish castles, Gothic cathedrals, Spanish wines and tapas await.

Sam reveals where to have the true Roman coffee experience and how to avoid three-hour lines at the city's top attractions. She also takes in the 21st century ambiance of Rome's wild nightlife.

Art, architecture and cava wine are staples in the Spanish coastal city of Barcelona. Sam samples the nightlife of El Xampanyet Bar, discovers the unique architecture of Antoni Gaudi and takes strolls through its medieval lanes.

Sam embraces the local language and culture to unlock the secrets of the City of Light. She stays in an apartment in the Latin Quarter, shops the street markets and takes in the haute couture with a personal shopper.

Innsbruck is a destination so perfect for winter sports that two Olympics have been held there! It has all the charm and tradition expected from an alpine village. Sam discovers all this well-rounded Austrian city has to offer.

Sam takes a tour of the heart of the snow-capped Alps known as the Bernese Oberland. Interlaken is home base for visiting one of the tallest peaks in Europe, an ice palace, dogsledding and fondue.

Monaco where the outrageously wealthy live a lifestyle beyond imagination, and Sam's anxious to get a glimpse of how the rich and famous do it up in style.

Sam discovers that the city of Amsterdam has more bridges, canals than Venice and that nearly 80% of the population of the Netherlands owns a bicycle and that flowers aren't the only things of beauty in Holland.

Vienna's a destination for the extravagance of an imperial empire, where life was lived decadently, nothing was done simply and even horses danced. Sam discovers the city's long-standing traditions, culture and beauty.

Sam is off to discover why so many people go cuckoo for a certain composer and where the sight of alpine mountains makes travelers jump for joy. It's the perfectly preserved Baroque city of Salzburg!

Sam spends winter on the French Riviera. The temperatures aren't sizzling, and there are no beautiful women sunbathing topless on the beach, but that doesn't mean things don't heat up. It's February, and that means Carnival!

Sam travels along the Mediterranean Sea to the Italian city of Naples, and she's amazed by it! She finds Naples to be a city full of contradictions. It can be alienating and frustrating, but at the same time fascinating.

Sam experiences the sensual city of Madrid with a visit to the Prado Museum, a stay in a hotel with a flair for the dramatic and a meal of local favorites, paella and hot chocolate.

The Italians have a saying: "il dolce far niente," the sweetness of doing nothing. That's the philosophy Sam has as she sets out to explore the cities, towns and villages along the magnificent Amalfi Coast in southern Italy.