Grab a ride across California’s roads less travelled, as best friends Anthony and Shikira explore the quirky pop culture landmarks of the road trip capital. Join them as they discover the ‘campiest’ finds this great state has to offer.

California Pop

Travel the Southern California desert to see art and museums from the quirky to the serene, meet the "Steel Picasso", feel what it's like to truly live off-the-grid, and dine in classic 50s style.

Southern Californian Desert

Jane and Michael Stern may be in search of good food but this is a road trip filled with striking scenery, magical moments and fascinating people. If you're hungry for all-round tasty experiences, look no further.

Roadfood adventures

Roadfood Adventures

Foodies Jane and Michael travel Highway 98 along the Florida coast to find the very best road food available along this stunningly beautiful and pristine coastal region.

Appalachicola, Florida to Mobile, Alabama

Eli, Timbsy and Josh's love for the game knows no bounds. But will they be able to take on American football? Travel with them to Georgia, South Carolina and onto the Midwest for one competitive road trip.

United States of Sports

Visit three iconic sporting locations in the American Midwest, including Detroit, Chicago, and Cincinnati, and explore the inextricable link between sport, food, and culture that defines this classic American experience.

Midwest Bound

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Visit the bar decorated with over a million pennies, sample some wine at a country market, hit a museum, see an underground garden, and travel back in time to learn some history.

Sierra Vista Scenic Byway Fresno Dome sunset

Central Valley

Our heroes discover the fascinating history of the gold rush, learn how to blow glass, prospect for gold, climb down a 100-foot cavern, go to prison, drink some wine, and eat some pie.

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Gold Country

Anthony and Shikira journey along the North Coast of California to ride a rail bike, hit some roadside attractions, eat some delicious northern California cuisine, and soak up the Mendocino vibe.

Fort Bragg Lighthouse stands alone in a field

North Coast

On the campiest leg of their journey yet, Anthony and Skaria visit the Bigfoot Museum, meet a rodeo clown, tour a skateboarding museum, visit a theme park, and sample some local delicacies.

A craggy beach - Morro Bay California

Central Coast

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Blitz your way through America's south, party with fans of Atlanta United Football Club, tailgate at an Atlanta Falcons NFL game, and enjoy the southern hospitality of Savanna, Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina.

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Welcome to the South

Downtown Pensacola

Road Trips

On The Road

Dabble in more than a little California kitsch as Anthony and Shikira discover everything from towering space-age plane installations in the desert, to the Bigfoot Museum in Felton, which unsurprisingly left its mark!

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Trailer

John Avildsen's Philadelphia, PA

Andy Tennant's Atlanta, Georgia

The Sponge Capital of the World

Whiskey Business in Nashville Tennessee

Beats and Eats in Austin, Texas

Ultimate New Orleans Food Challenge

Ben's Surprise Birthday Food Tour

Notes from Seattle

Notes from Boston

Show-Inspired Hotels

Singer-songwriter Eryn Allen Kane explores the far-reaching effects of the soul and Motown sounds born in 1960s Detroit, Michigan, and reflects on the ways in which the Motor City has steered her own musical journey.

USA through music

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Eryn Allen Kane's - Detroit, Michigan

You will be moved by the way he chooses to live his life. Meet Bob White, who spends his time painting and writing, inspired by the landscape of Minnesota and Marine on St. Croix. Like his hero Daniel Boone, Bob lives and works in the wilderness.

USA through the great outdoors

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Fly Fisher and Painter - Bob White's Marine on Saint-Croix, Minnesota

A pristine wilderness on the banks of Lake Superior, Pictured Rocks is a year-round delight for travellers. Follow ice climber Conrad Anker's progress climbing a waterfall as he shares his love for this frozen landscape.

America's treasures: national parks

The steep sandy banks of Michigan point

Pictured Rocks

Explore the musical beating heart of this vibrant, soulful city at Sounds of the City, learn about the melting pot of African and European music, and see the 'Chicago footwork' dancing style unique to the culture of the city.

America's Treasures Musical Cities

Chicago Willis Tower on Chicago River

Chicago - Legendary Music Hub

The American Midwest is famous for its authentic barbecue, so our hungry travellers visit Kansas City, Missouri to judge a barbecue contest, visit a bustling market, and make new friends over some delicious barbecue.

Game Changers

A busy food market

Barbeque Competition

The team takes to the streets of Chicago, Illinois to celebrate their friend's birthday with a culinary tour of the city and experience two of Chicago's favourite treats – deep-dish pizza, and the Italian Beef Dip sandwich.

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Our foodie foursome travels to the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa to experience its carnival atmosphere, local food producers, and food kiosks in an ongoing search for America's game-changing flavours.

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Iowa State Fair

The pursuit of America's game-changing flavours takes our team to the Midwest to visit to a farmers' market, tour a museum commemorating food sustainability heroes, and eat some truly great ice cream.

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Best Ice Cream in the World

Midwest - Rail (Homepage)

Explore the Mighty Midwest

Small town, big story

Small Town, Big Story

Trails & trailblazers

Trails & Trailblazers

Lucky in love

Lucky in Love

USA through film

USA Through Film

USA through Music

USA through the Great Outdoors

America's Treasure: National Parks

America's Treasure: Musical Cities

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Gary and Dean explore Washington by the toss of a coin. A journey of discovery that covers everything from kayaking the Potomac to tucking into the best chili dogs in town.

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Gary and Dean in Washington DC

When Alana and her boyfriend, Josh visited Fort Worth in Texas they let fate lead them and decide where to go on the toss of a coin. The results were as unexpected and they were amazing.

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Alana and Josh in Fort Worth

Rachel & Paul find themselves in New Orleans, where they decide it's best not to decide anything and instead let the coin toss lead them around the city. After all, what could be an easier way to discover The Big Easy?

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Rachel and Paul in New Orleans

Meet Sam Estes, horse whisperer. Since he was a child, he's had a bond with horses. On the land in Cumming, Georgia his family has owned since 1870, Sam trains and restores troubled horses, mentally and physically. See this land through Sam's eyes.

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Horse Whisperer - Stan Estes' Cumming, Georgia

You'll be inspired by these two men's passion for kayaking – even while living in the heart of San Francisco. Join Andy Cochrane and Roberto Gutierrez as they meet the challenge and motivate other city-dwellers to connect with the outdoors.

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Kayakers - Andy Cochrane and Roberto Gutierrez's San Francisco

Meet wildlife conservationist Scarlet Colley. Growing up on a farm in Germany, Scarlet found it natural to connect with animals. Moving to Austin, she found a love for the nearby sea life and dolphins. Come see South Padre Island through her eyes.

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Wildlife Conservation - Scarlet Colley's South Padre Island, Texas

Meet Louisiana musician Tab Benoit. Tab grew up playing his music to creatures in the swamp. Now, he's one of the driving forces working to restore and preserve Louisiana's wetlands. Spend time with him, and you'll share his passion and commitment.

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Gators and Plant Life - Tab Benoit's Louisiana

Meet California bodysurfer and entrepreneur Ed Lewis. Ed loves his connection with the ocean. It inspires him, and he wants to help protect it. Watch him on his pioneering efforts to transform people's trash into wonderful new products.

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Bodysurfing - Ed Lewis' California

See the outdoors of New Hampshire the way Alice Chiang does. She's an architect, whose passion for urban design was nurtured by living in cities around the world. But her secret passion is climbing the wild landscapes of New Hampshire. Join her.

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Wile Playground - Alice Chiang's New Hampshire

Ed's vision of Arizona will inspire you. Artist and Arizona native Ed Mell started drawing as soon as he could hold a pencil. After years of commercial art work in New York, Ed reconnected with the land he loves. He shares that love through his art.

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Southwest Landscapes - Ed Mell's Arizona

USA Through the Great Outdoors

Las Vegas: Emerald Cave Clear-Kayak Tour

Las Vegas, NV to Palm Springs, CA

Niagara Falls in One day Tour from New York City

Discovering New York - Niagara Falls

City Tour Miami PLUS (City Tour + Boat Tour)

David Frankel's Miami

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood

Nick Stoller's Los Angeles, CA

Napa Valley & Sonoma - Wine Country Tour from San Francisco

Pike Place Market chef-guided tour

Reconnecting in the Pacific Northwest

360 CHICAGO Observation Deck

Andrew Davis' Chicago

Tennessee whisky experience

Evening riverboat Jazz cruise

New Orleans - Music is Everywhere

Unmissable Activities

Explore the living history of Yosemite National Park in California, including a 2,700-year-old tree, stunning mountain views, glaciers, raging rivers, and breathtaking vistas in America's third National Park.

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Yosemite Valley

A colossal butte that rises from the plains of northeastern Wyoming, Devils Tower National Monument was established as America's first in 1906, standing in testimony to America's commitment to nature conservation.

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Devils Tower

Deep in the Rocky Mountains is a geological marvel and diverse ecosystem formed in an ancient volcanic eruption site – Yellowstone, America's first National Park and home of the world's most famous geyser, Old Faithful.

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