Samantha Brown's Asia

Unique and Breathtaking: Samantha Brown's Asia
Where in the world is Samantha Brown? From her latest travels, it looks like the down-to-earth, witty, beautiful Travel Channel host has landed in Asia, of all places.

This time around, the trek looks filled with a score of adventurous and educational moments for all enthusiastic travelers. When you thought the bubbly TV personality could not think of another place to take her show, Ms. Brown invites us on a trip to an intimate, rare place in the world: Asia.

In a fascinating glimpse through Hong Kong's nightlife, and along Thailand's breathtaking beaches, to the beauty of Vietnam, Sam delivers the goods. In this two-disc DVD box-set, Travel Channel's popular TV host brings us along to the Far East, educates and enlightens us on different cultures and its people, mouthwatering cuisine, and the exotic life that only Asia can offer. The highlight in each of these episodes is Sam's travel tips on how to save money during your next trip around the world. This is a...

easy viewing and informative
Sam Brown is goofy and easy to watch. I've been to these places in Asia and her trips are accurate. However, they are glossed over a bit and don't give you as specific details like her shows to European cities. She doesn't state the prices of any hotels or how she gets from one place to another. Her European shws can be used to get yourself great tips for that destination but her Asian episodes are more of a very broad view of just what's to see in the country overall. She makes Cambodia look easy but I would say it's one of the hardest places I've ever had to travel to. Overall it's light hearted viewing entertainment. If you are an arm chair traveler and just want a taste of an Asian country these are the shows for you. I'm a teacher and I used 2 episodes as lesson plans for my class because it showed the country in a nut shell.

Great DVD, EXCEPT..............
Bought this DVD because I lived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for 3 months back in 1970. This was BEFORE McDonald's was there. Only thing there in 1970 was 2 A&W Root Beer shops and I visited both. Also, only one "mall" in a 4-story building.
Things there have sure changed! Almost everything was great about this DVD (loved the Robots in Japan, too bad they are so expensive!) EXCEPT the Fish Eye. That was gross! Would love to see some of the OUTTAKES from that episode and see if Sam reams those guys a new one for doing what they did!

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