Travels with Darley

Immerse yourself in Montreal’s captivating blend of French influences and modern city vibrancy as we stroll through diverse neighborhoods with Darley Newman and local guide Françoise Bâby, exploring its rich history, architecture, multiculturalism, and savoring a food tour. Step inside the John Lennon and Yoko Ono Suite at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel, where the couple staged a bed-in during their honeymoon and wrote “Give Peace a Chance.” Find out how much a night in this iconic suite may set you back! Walk among fluttering butterflies at the enchanting Insectarium with expert Max Larrivee. Find out why Montreal is famous for its bagels at St-Viateur Bagel and what makes them different, plus street-side gnocchi and pandan ice cream on a food tour of the Mile End neighborhood.

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Discover Québec City as you journey from the luxurious Chateau Frontenac to Augustinian monastery-turned-hotel with healing vibes in Old Québec. This episode includes a walking tour of one of the world’s most photographed hotels and Old Québec during the New France Festival with Darley Newman and Simon Pelletier of Cicérone Tours. Darley then takes you to Wendake to learn about First Nations culture and cuisine with a Michelin-star chef. Visit magnificent waterfalls higher than Niagara Falls just outside of the city at Montmorency Falls Park, all while savoring authentic indigenous cuisine and agritourism spots on Île d’Orléans, where cider tasting and soft serve ice cream combine at Cidrerie Verger Bilodeau and Cassis Monna & Filles.

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Explore the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway and find your next road trip vacation with artist Kevin Box's larger than life origami sculptures, unique beers from New Mexico’s oldest brewery at Santa Fe Brewing Company, authentic green chile cheeseburgers at The Mine Shaft Tavern in Madrid, and the challenging Santa Fe Century bike ride. Darley Newman shares where you can discover creativity and art at Origami in the Garden, master planned by the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. Entrepreneur Brian Lock relays why locals and travelers seek out his brewery for pints of New Mexico IPA and food truck tacos at Santa Fe Brewing Company. Darley joins locals to cycle along the Turquoise Trail through the old mining towns of Cerrillos and Madrid, which have served as a filming location for hit movies and TV shows like Longmire and Wild Hogs. Get tips on where to stop, shop and eat along this iconic byway.

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Discover the perfect blend of nature, adventure, and relaxation in Santa Fe, New Mexico with sustainable glamping with KitFox, mountain biking through the Santa Fe National Forest, and a Japanese-style spa in the woods at Ten Thousand Waves. Glamping is of the top trends in travel right now and just south of Santa Fe, you’ll find a glamping oasis at KitFox with posh tents and a dining in the wild experience that’s truly gourmet. Oh, and there’s cornhole! Entrepreneur Jennifer Kolker introduces travel expert Darley Newman to luxurious camping in New Mexico. Modeled after traditional Japanese onsen, natural hot springs bathing houses, Darley shows you where to relax at Ten Thousand Waves, which offers Japanese Shiatsu massages, hot tubs for soaking and an onsite restaurant with healthy Japanese cuisine and one of the largest artisanal sake menus in the United States. Finally, you don't need mountain biking skills to take on the trails in the Santa Fe National Forest with Four Seasons Biking Guide Mikey Fong, who takes Darley cycling down the Winsor Trail.

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Explore the vibrant world of art, culture, and creativity in Santa Fe, New Mexico, from Canyon Road’s eclectic galleries to the International Folk Art Market, centuries-old weaving traditions in Chimayó, and the mind-bending experience at Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return. Darley gets insider’s tips on IFAM from Meeta Mastani from New Delhi, India, Karleigh Brown from New Zealand and Fernando Lorenzo from Mexico. Learn about New Mexico's State Cookie, the biscochito, and visit the Museum of International Folk Art at during this annual Santa Fe arts festival. Along Canyon Road, Darley paints on feathers at Marin Studio and Gallery with artist Patricia Marin, who shares it’s never too late to purpose your passion. Just a short excursion from downtown Santa Fe, Darley shares a pilgrimage site for many Catholics, Chimayó, where Robert Ortega, the 8th generation of the Ortega family, continues the tradition of weaving and explains local traditions. She also reveals the story behind Meow Wolf’s secret passageways and multimedia fantastical realms on a tour with Vince Kadlubek.

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Journey back in time on George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones-inspired Western Fantasy train in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Darley Newman sits down with the mastermind himself at an old west saloon, The Legal Tender, in Lamy to delve into his creative inspiration. Join Darley to experience riding Sky Railway's adventure train and learn its history as you're immersed in food, live music and margaritas.

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Embark on a unique glamping adventure in the woods in West Virginia in your own vintage caboose, retrofitted with a kitchen and modern amenities and enjoy slow travel on a breathtaking journey along the Waterfall Trail. Discover unique road trip and train travel in West Virginia with adventurer Darley Newman through historic towns like Durbin and Cass. Hop aboard a steam-drive locomotive on the Durbin and Greenbrier Valley Railroad. Walk through an old mill town dating back to 1901, with a woman who grew up there, and drive to explore waterfalls in the Monongahela National Forest, along the Highland Scenic Highway and beyond.

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Explore the newest National Park in the USA, the New River Gorge National Park & Preserve in West Virginia, featuring adrenaline-pumping whitewater rafting, base jumping from the second highest bridge in the USA, and breathtaking mountain views. Darley Newman takes you whitewater rafting on Class V rapids during Gauley Season, some of the world’s toughest whitewater rafting that regular travelers can enjoy, with Ace Adventure Resort and Chris Colin. Next, it's on to the sights and thrills of Fayetteville on Bridge Day, a festival on the third Saturday in October complete with base jumping, running and local beer and pizza. Wondered if you should take a West Virginia vacation? Listen for West Virginia travel itinerary tips and advice.

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Explore Mobile, Alabama's diverse culinary scene, from secret speakeasies and French Creole delights to gourmet Southern-style meat and three. Darley Newman takes you to dine with a former professional football star, now restaurateur, Bob Baumhower and indulge in diverse dishes with Spanish, British and French influences with Chef “Panini” Pete Blohme. From Eggs Cathedral for breakfast at family-run Spot of Tea to gourmet meat-and-three at The Noble South, the journey is a delectable blend of flavors and history. Restaurants, entrepreneurs and chefs featured include Las Floriditas and Dauphin’s with Bob Baumhower, a former NFL nose tackle with the Miami Dolphins. In downtown Mobile, Darley dines with Chef Pete Blohme at Squid Ink Eclectic Eat & Drinks, Chef Chris Rainosek at The Noble South and Tony Moore at Spot of Tea.

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Embark on a Birmingham, food tour in Alabama, discovering award-winning restaurants and local favorites like The Bright Star, Hot and Hot Fish Club, Automatic Seafood and Oysters, and the famous Irondale Cafe, known for its connection to the novel and movie "Fried Green Tomatoes." Sip craft beers at Back Forty Beer Company. Learn about Murder Point Oysters and more of Birmingham's vibrant food scene.

Join Darley Newman to meet a James Beard Award-winning restaurant serving Greek style snapper throats and frequented by football greats with The Bright Stars’ Andreas Anastassakis. Head to The Market at Pepper Place with Chef Chris Hastings of Hot and Hot Fish Club. Watch trains roll by as you savor fried green tomatoes at Irondale Café. Grab a beer beside historic Sloss Furnaces with entrepreneur Doug Brown at Back Forty Beer Company. Taste Southern oysters with Automatic Seafood with Chef Adam Evans.

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