Season 1: Travels with Darley

In the debut season of Travels with Darley, Emmy Award-nominated host Darley Newman takes viewers on immersive journeys in Maryland’s Eastern Shore to the Guadeloupe Islands and beyond, guided by locals who share their culture, cuisine, and hidden gems. Join Darley as she explores historic sites, indulges in regional flavors, and embraces the spirit of adventure in each unique destination. Watch on PBS, Amazon Prime, Great Courses and streaming platforms.

Season 1

  • A couple sitting on an outdoor sofa with tropical drinks and a plate of appetizers. The setting is by the water with boats in the background.

    S1 E1 Guadeloupe Islands Caribbean Adventures

    Darley joins local guides in the Guadeloupe Islands to discover this Caribbean island destination with unique French Creole influences. Viewers experience hiking a volcano, snorkeling the Jacques Cousteau Reserve, shopping in lively markets, live music, UNESCO dance and art in the islands’ largest city.

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  • Two people kayaking in a yellow tandem kayak on a lake surrounded by trees.

    S1 E2 Maryland’s Eastern Shore

    Darley leads viewers on an epic family road trip along Maryland’s Eastern Shore, showcasing accessible adventures for multiple generations traveling together, including young children. Destinations include Assateague Island National Seashore to view wild horses, a rural farm that makes ice cream from cow to cone, Ocean City, Berlin, St Michaels and stunning beaches.

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  • Two women walking on a busy street with outdoor seating, one gesturing while talking. They appear to be engaged in conversation. Several people are sitting at cafes, and paintings are displayed on the sidewalk in the background.

    S1 E3 Belgium: Castles, Cities & Countryside

    Explore some of the most beautiful cities, countryside and castles in Belgium, mixing music, nature, food and culture in Dinant, Namur, Mons, Bastogne, Waterloo and beyond. Meet one of Belgium’s top chefs, kayak to a castle, drink beer, indulge in rich chocolate and explore World War II history in Bastogne and more.

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  • Two people walking along a stone street with buildings in the background, one wearing a blue jacket and sunglasses, and the other in a black shirt. The scene is adorned with greenery and small potted flowers.

    S1 E4 Belgium: Brussels & Beyond

    Explore Brussels during the annual Jazz festival, taking in fashion, Belgian chocolate and art deco architecture by foot and bicycle. Venture through the Ardennes region, where beer tasting, a top place to eat fries and rail biking are on tap. Visit diverse breweries, bakeries and markets in Liege and medieval Durbuy.

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    S1 E5 Southern States Road Trip

    Join Darley Newman on a classic road trip through Arkansas, South Carolina and Kentucky. Highlights of the Southern States adventure include caving in Kentucky, classic Corvettes in Bowling Green, biking in Greenville, farmers markets in Little Rock and more.

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    S1 E6 Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

    Explore the unique culture, food and history of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, otherwise known as the UP, including lighthouses, local food and brew pubs and parks in Sault Ste Marie, Mackinac Island and St. Ignace.

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    S1 E7 Road Trip: Maryland, Virginia And South Carolina

    Take a road trip to enjoy some of the top cities and adventures in a variety of locations, including zip lining and wine tasting in Virginia, fishing and biking along Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay and presidential history and historic neighborhoods in Columbia.

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  • Two people sitting at a bar table with various bottles of liquor in front of them, engaging in conversation.

    S1 E8 Guadeloupe Islands Caribbean Escape

    From chocolate and coffee to forts and farms, island hop through the French Caribbean, discovering Guadeloupe’s diverse islands of Grand Terre, Les Saintes, Basse Terre and Marie Galante. Host Darley Newman takes viewers rum tasting, to top restaurants and scenic locations. Episode includes special behind the scenes and bloopers.

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