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Curious Historic Villages of Portugal - Who was born in Belmonte & became a famous Portuguese navigator? What is the ‘Eternal Kiss’ & what does a grouchy mom have to do with it? Where did St. Francis of Assisi stop to rest during his pilgrimage along the St. James’ Way? Why is a frilly window in a medieval castle so important? When was a secret tunnel built under a hilltop town? How did three different kings contribute to one castle?

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Curious Northern Norway

Christine goes north of the Arctic Circle to explore Tromsø, Nordkapp & Kirkenes, Norway.

Curious Historic Villages of Portugal

Christine explores Portugal's historic villages of Belmonte, Castelo Rodrigo & Sortelha

Curious Lofoten, Norway

Viking Museum, Lofoten villages & islands, history of Norway's painted houses & stockfish.

Curious Braga

Bom Jesus do Monte Sanctuary, Guimarães Castle, Braga Cathedral, Old Rooster Legend

Curious Bergen

Bryggen, Edvard Grieg's home, King Håkon's Hall, Bergenhus Fortress, Old Bergen Museum.

Curious LIsbon

Azulejos, Belém Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Castelo de S. Jorge, Age of Exploration.

Curious Toronto

Casa Loma Castle, Hockey Hall of Fame, Chinatown, Largest distillery in British Empire.

About Curious Traveler

Remember when you were young and had that childlike wonder about everything you saw? Well, Christine van Blokland, the Emmy-winning host and writer of CURIOUS TRAVELER, never quite outgrew that inquisitive phase. As an arts and travel reporter for the past 20 years, she now shares that insatiable curiosity for the exciting, inspiring and beautiful world around us in this unique travel series.