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Series Details: Curious Traveler

Curious Traveler

Curious Traveler
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CURIOUS TRAVELER takes viewers on an enriching and entertaining "field trip for grown-ups" to some of the most intriguing European and North American cities in the world. Daytime Emmy- and Telly-winning travel, arts and entertainment journalist Christine Van Blokland brings her passion and genuine curiosity for the arts, quirky characters, storytelling, and lifelong learning to this new series. In each location, Christine explores the hidden histories in their art, architecture, museums, monuments, houses of worship and city parks. Each episode begins with Christine's list of "Curious Questions": Is the Mona Lisa really a prostitute? Is the Eiffel Tower really Egyptian? Why are there acorns all through Grand Central Terminal? Christine's previous television credits include: Let's Go!, Georgia Traveler, Let's Go! Georgiaand Better Destinations.


Upcoming Episodes

Curious Upper Bavaria, Germany (Episode #702)
  • Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT on WFSU
Curious Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber, Germany (Episode #703)
  • Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT on WFSU
Curious Franconia, Germany (Episode #704)
  • Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT on WFSU
Curious Regensburg, Germany (Episode #705)
  • Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT on WFSU