Overview

Course No. 80610

Join host and adventurer Darley Newman as she reveals diverse cultures, traditions, and hidden gems through food, festivals, art, history, outdoor adventures, and much more. Travel can be a great adventure, one that opens up the world in so many amazing ways and introduces you to the sights, sounds, flavors, and personalities of unfamiliar and exciting locales. But not everyone can leave their everyday lives behind to see the world. So, what do you do when adventure calls and you want to experience this eye-opening journey for yourself?

One solution is to see the world whenever and from wherever you want. And that’s exactly what you can do with the 27 globetrotting episodes of Travels with Darley: Seasons 3 & 4. As with the previous seasons, in these episodes you will join Emmy® award-nominated travel host Darley Newman as she takes you to spectacular places and introduces you to the culture, history, food, music, art, and so much more that makes them so incredible.

While there are many guides out there for would-be travelers, Travels with Darley offers something many books and itineraries lack: local expertise. With each stop along your journey, Darley will introduce you to the locals that know each place best, giving you the opportunity to experience travel off the beaten path and beyond the limitations of well-known tourist hotspots. Whether you want to travel virtually or plan for a future trip of your own, Darley and the host of locals you’ll meet will reveal the wonders of some truly extraordinary—and unexpected—places.

Video Lessons

01: New York’s Southern Finger Lakes

Combine hands-on art with adrenaline-pumping adventures throughout New York’s Southern Finger Lakes, soaring above Mark Twain Country, learning glass blowing in Corning, walking amid waterfalls in Watkins Glen State Park, and enjoying stand-up paddleboarding in Hammondsport. Join Darley Newman and local experts to explore history, wine, and culture in the Finger Lakes.

Duration: 25 min

02: New Mexico’s Continental Divide Trail

Explore the Continental Divide Trail, one of our nation’s National Scenic Trails, by biking, hiking, and rafting. Discover unique places to unplug, refuel, and learn about history, culture, and ecology. Diverse landscapes and stops throughout the state of New Mexico include Pie Town, Silver City, the Rio Chama, the Cosmic Campground, and the Gila Cliff Dwellings, a mountain sacred to the Navajo people and a monastery in the high desert.

Duration: 25 min

03: Santa Fe Arts & Culture

From scenery so enchanting that it’s drawn in filmmakers throughout history to farm-fresh New Mexican cuisine and culture, explore Santa Fe with Darley and a cast of local friends. Discover history in Santa Fe’s Plaza, contemporary art at Meow Wolf, tailgating at the Santa Fe Opera, and a Japanese-style spa complete with artisanal sake, combining the classic and quirky in Santa Fe.

Duration: 25 min

04: Finger Lakes & Monongahela Forests

Enjoy an East Coast nature escape in the Finger Lakes National Forest and Monongahela National Forest in New York and West Virginia. Visit the “Queen’s Castle” to learn about the women’s suffrage movement and go horseback riding, hiking, sailing, and wine tasting in the Finger Lakes. In West Virginia, drive the Highland Scenic Highway to visit an old-growth forest teeming with life, before fly fishing at Seneca Rocks, and more.

Duration: 25 min

05: French Riviera

Explore the Cote d’Azur along the Mediterranean Coast of France, learning about Picasso in Old Antibes, taking a stroll along the famous promenade in Cannes, and visiting local markets in Nice. Tour a perfume factory in Grasse where you can craft your own scent, ski the French Alps, and delve into one of history’s great mysteries on Sainte-Marguerite Island. Darley showcases how to dive into the French Riviera like a local with its stunning beauty and diversity of history and flavors.

Duration: 25 min

06: Santa Fe Adventures

Explore Santa Fe outdoor adventures and lesser-known cultural attractions by hiking at Bandelier National Monument, visiting a James Beard Award-winning restaurant serving traditional New Mexican food, mountain biking in the Santa Fe National Forest, observing Chimayo weavers, and making a stop along the old Camino Real. Meet traditional artists and locals who share living history and reveal special ties to New Mexico’s past to gain a deeper understanding of daily life and active adventure in Santa Fe.

Duration: 25 min

07: California’s Central Coast

Join Darley for a classic American road trip along Highway One and California’s Central Coast. Highlights include historic Hearst Castle and the beloved elephant seals in San Simeon, Channel Islands National Park, “California’s Little Denmark” in Solvang, hiking in the Los Padres National Forest, dune buggies on Pismo’s incredible sand dunes, and seafood and sustainability in Morro Bay.

Duration: 25 min

08: North Dakota

Discover North Dakota’s Badlands. Darley bases herself in Watford City for mountain biking along the beautiful Maah Daah Hey Trail, Native American culture at the Earth Lodge Village, hiking to surprising ice caves in the Little Missouri National Grassland, festivals and food in Watford City, and presidential history in Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

Duration: 25 min

09: Culpeper, Virginia

Explore history, culture, nature, and great food and drinks in Virginia’s Piedmont. From the small town of Culpeper, Virginia, learn about Civil War history at Brandy Station Battlefield and the Graffiti House, visit James Madison’s Montpelier, try local wine and moonshine, hike along the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park, and cycle country roads.

Duration: 25 min

10: Brittany, France

From fabulous crepes, galettes, and cider to castles, markets, and beaches, Darley leads viewers through Brittany, France, with locals as the guides. Join Darley for stand-up paddleboarding along the Pink Granite Coast, sailing around a medieval walled city, coastal hikes to lighthouses, and Breton cuisine.

Duration: 25 min

11: Alabama & Arkansas

Road trip through Alabama and Arkansas. Darley guides viewers through Birmingham, Mobile, and Alabama’s Gulf Coast, enjoying Mardi Gras history, motorsports, beaches, and gardens. In Northwest Arkansas, locals guide Darley on biking trails to explore art and presidential history.

Duration: 25 min

12: Darley’s Global Food Guide

From Africa to Asia to Alabama, learn about the global food scene and get tips on what you must taste on your travels. Here, Darley explores some of the world’s best places to eat and drink, including the farm-to-table movement, barbeque, Bourbon and craft beer in the United States, coffee in Ethiopia, top Cantonese cuisine in Hong Kong, and bizarre—but tasty—delicacies in Europe.

Duration: 25 min

13: Dubai

Darley goes big in Dubai to uncover extreme and authentic experiences in this Middle Eastern destination. She’ll swim with sharks, spot wildlife on a desert safari, explore bustling souks, and taste local food in historic neighborhoods. It’s the Dubai you haven’t seen.

Duration: 25 min

14: Tahoe, Reno & Beyond

Ski with Olympian Jonny Moseley at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows and learn about railroad history in the Tahoe National Forest in California. Climb the world’s highest artificial climbing wall in Reno, Nevada, and enjoy a tour of Reno’s many murals, before kayaking, hiking, and exploring Elvis history around South Lake Tahoe in this episode filled with diversity.

Duration: 25 min

15: Macao & Hong Kong

Visit two of the world’s most vibrant destinations that are truly a melting pot of cultures combining Cantonese cuisine and culture with Portuguese influences in Macao and Hong Kong. Darley bungee jumps from the Macao Tower, the world’s highest commercial bungee; hikes in Hong Kong; drives across the world’s longest sea-crossing bridge; tries traditional dim sum; and more.

Duration: 25 min

16: Adirondacks

Go snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, tubing, and downhill skiing with Olympian Andrew Weibrecht around Lake Placid in this winter-themed adventure episode in New York’s Adirondacks. Plus, experience a quirky adventure at the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour and local food and drinks.

Duration: 25 min

17: Santa Fe Nature Escape

Explore wellness and nature in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Darley challenges herself in the Santa Fe Century bike race, taking on Heartbreak Hill in this more than 30-year-old annual cycling event. She meets locals to mountain bike Galisteo Basin Preserve, hike at Nambe Pueblo, learn about New Mexico history at Pecos National Historical Park, and join the National Park Trust for Kids to Parks Day, see art by Chiricahua Apache sculptor Allan Houser, and more, discovering why Santa Fe continues to be a draw for locals and visitors alike.

Duration: 25 min

18: Los Angeles & Beyond

Dive into Los Angeles and beyond, experiencing it from a local’s perspective. Explore West Hollywood with its cool design scene and rock and roll venues. Feast on Pasadena, where Hollywood’s elite film and live, and hike the Angeles National Forest, LA’s natural playground. Go skateboarding and beer tasting in Costa Mesa, the action sports capital of the area at large.

Duration: 25 min

19: Qatar

Explore the culture of Qatar in the Middle East, ranging from football to falconry. Darley discovers Doha with its desert landscapes and Qatar’s National Museum, experiencing traditions and modern art and cuisine. She’ll take you dune bashing, kayaking, and horseback riding, and to meet a female pioneer cooking up Qatari cuisine in the local marketplace.

Duration: 25 min

20: Castles of the Rhine

Cruise from Amsterdam to Switzerland, through Germany and France along the iconic Rhine River, discovering medieval villages, romantic castles, historic vineyards, and colorful festivals. Darley leads viewers through Strasbourg and the Alsace region, Koblenz, and Basel on a historic journey.

Duration: 25 min

21: South Korea

From K-pop to kimchi, Darley Newman takes viewers through vibrant Seoul and to Jeju Island to explore culture, cuisine, and adventure in South Korea. She dives into street food, saddles up to ride horses on the beach, and soaks in music and dance.

Duration: 25 min

22: Colorado Ranches & Forests

Explore dude ranches, national forests, Rocky Mountain National Park, and great food and culture on a road trip through Grand County, Colorado. Ride horses, go fishing, and enjoy tours at Devil’s Thumb Ranch, C Lazy U Ranch, Latigo Ranch, YMCA of the Rockies, Bar Lazy J, and Drowsy Water Ranch. Mountain bike and hike in Rocky Mountain National Park, Routt National Forest, and Arapaho National Forest. Take a ride on Grand Lake with Rocky Mountain Amphicar Adventures. Finally, visit a Colorado “brewstillery,” the Dean West, and Fraser Valley Distilling, before slow-food-served-fast at Debbie’s Drive-In.

Duration: 25 min

23: Wisconsin’s Northwoods

Travel throughout Wisconsin’s Northwoods through the vast Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest for adventure, food, and history. Darley tries log rolling, mountain biking, hiking, boating, and fishing with the locals, including visiting Delta Dinner and a classic Supper Club.

Duration: 25 min

24: Alabama’s Civil Rights Trail, Part I

Meet women who lived through the Civil Rights movement and share their firsthand stories, with Darley Newman in Montgomery, Birmingham, and Selma on a journey along Alabama’s Civil Rights Trail. Follow in the footsteps of legends and activists, such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks, as seen through information available at museums, churches, national parks, and other landmarks. Darley introduces viewers to Alabama food and drinks at Hero Doughnuts, Back Forty Brewing Company, Post Office Pies, and Lannie’s BBQ in Selma.

Duration: 25 min

25: Alabama’s Civil Rights Trail, Part II

Join Darley Newman and local experts who lived through the 20th-century Civil Rights movement in Montgomery, Birmingham, and Selma. This episode takes viewers to meet activists JoAnne Bland, Wanda Battle, and Doris Crenshaw. Then, Michelle Browder leads Darley through Montgomery to sites of significance, including the Southern Poverty Law Center. Finally, Darley heads to Montgomery’s Westside to meet Kevin King of The King’s Canvas, which creates public art to make change.

Duration: 25 min

26: Charleston & the Liberty Trail

Visit Revolutionary War sites in Charleston, Moncks Corner, McClellanville, and the Francis Marion National Forest in South Carolina, where military leaders such as Francis Marion, also known as the Swamp Fox, fought for independence. Darley joins experts at parks, battlefields, museums, restaurants, and churches to share history.

Duration: 25 min

27: New York’s Empire State Trail

Travel along New York’s Empire State Trail, which stretches from New York City to the Canadian Border. Hike and bike the trail, stopping in small towns and big cities for craft beer, local arts, and culture.

Duration: 25 min