Season 2: Travels with Darley

The best places to eat in Northern England, where The Beatles got inspired, hip neighborhoods and soccer history is revealed as “Travels with Darley” discovers the cities of Manchester and Liverpool and the charms of the Lake District. From great gingerbread in Wordsworth’s village to hipster neighborhoods in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, this episode combines top food, culture, countryside and cities.

Join host Darley Newman to enjoy breathtaking coastal farms and beaches, heart pumping adventures on Europe’s fastest zipline and a visit to a haunted castle. On Anglesey Island, where Prince William and Duchess Kate once lived, walk the Wales Coast Path and visit a town with one of the world’s longest place names. Dive into local cuisine and Welsh products, making for a salty experience. Meet Gareth Wyn Jones, a sheep farmer who has become a celebrity from his social media and advocacy work, and learn about life on a Welsh farm in one of the most beautiful coastal locations on the planet.

Visit stately castles and stunning landscapes in Northern England and Wales, including a famous film location from Harry Potter. Darley meets the real life Calendar Girls, featured in the 2003 blockbuster movie starring Helen Mirren and Julie Walters, to hear their inspiring story in an exclusive interview. She walks landscapes that inspired the Bronte Sisters to write famous works, including Wuthering Heights. Taking viewers to stunning and historic UNESCO World Heritage Sites, viewers get insiders tips on visiting Saltaire and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.

Explore the best of Little Rock, the capital of the state of Arkansas. Darley joins locals to enjoy award-winning BBQ, artisanal ice cream and baked sweets in various neighborhoods foodies will love. She explores the River Trail by Segway, marveling at public art in the Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden. For another active urban adventure, Darley joins a local guide to enjoy Little Rock by bicycle, riding through the SoMa neighborhood and by historic homes in the Quapaw District. Walking through history, viewers go inside the Clinton Presidential Center and Historic Arkansas Museum, before visiting the family-friendly and interactive Museum of Discovery. Good food and drinks are highlighted with a Michelin starred chef and at a local brewery and distillery.

Hong Kong is a big city with lots of urban attractions, but with over 260 islands, Hong Kong is also a great destination for island hopping. We’re exploring the greener side of Hong Kong by hiking, biking, boating and taking in beach views with the locals. We’ll visit a doctor who specializes in traditional Chinese medicine, see what Hong Kong locals eat at bustling markets and make a trip to Lantau Island to visit the Big Buddha, Po Lin Monastery and Tai O. We’ll also hike the Hong Kong Trail at Victoria Peak and the Dragon’s Back and learn about geology at the Hong Kong Global Geopark, a UNESCO site. You’ll be surprised by the eco-adventures we uncover in urban Hong Kong.