The New Orleans show is on tomorrow night, Thursday, Jul. 17th at 10:00PM ET. Chat here during the show or come by afterwards and tell us what you thought.
Great show Samantha. I moved to Louisiana 1 year ago from Napa, CA. My husband got a new job in southeast Louisiana. I live 1 hour from New Orleans, and have been to New Orleans about 3 times this past year. I am looking forward to my 1st airboat ride. Love, love, love the french quarter. My husband and I took a Mississippi river cruise on the Cajun Queen some years ago. Loved it, had alot of fun. I have a picture of the hotel you stayed at. Love to stay there one day soon. Next time you are in New Orleans, take the haunted history tour. Very fun and very interesting. Am planning a visit for our 25th anniversary in December. This show gave me ideas on what to see next on our next trip. Looking forward to next weeks London weekend. Have been wanting to go to London ever since Good Morning America went there back in the 1990s. Never get tired of watching travel programs on London or other parts of England/U.K.
Another great show that I enjoyed very much. I don't know if it's because I'm from Texas, a Louisiana neighbor, or my common bond with the Katrina victims, but this episode warmed my heart. I'm glad Sam went off the beaten path of the French Quarter...not because the crazy party scene bothers me...but she showed what makes New Orleans so special. LOVED IT!
Solid episode. I really like that Sam is integrating more with the local citizens than going off on personal shopping and fine dining exploits.
Traveling is about bringing yourself into the culture through interaction and of course the culinary side and I'm glad the episodes are less focused on Sam pampering herself.
I'm curious, Sam is 39 now and the fortune teller said she would have twins. Have there been any articles about Sam expressing interest in starting a family? I know if that happens, you'll be seeing less of her on the air. I know she doesn't have alot of time left.
I never read anything about Sam wanting kids. However,that fortune teller is not that great. Many women in their forties that give birth, have twins!(fertility drugs) I think that so called fortune teller knows that. But it was all in fun. I thought the New Orleans show was very strong. It's nice to see her pick up a hammer, and help out! I was glad to see Obama pick up a shovel in New Orleans, on the TV news!
I know what you are saying under_yumyumtree! As a young child, first and second grade, I lived in New Orleans. My Dad was concert master in the New Orleans Symphony! Even way back then, locals were concerned about the levee's breaking! It took a lot of years for that to happen, but it sure was tragic when it did happen! I'll always have a special place in my heart for New Orleans. So, we have a yumyumtree and a pinetree here!! How cute!
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Posted 07-16-08 08:44 PM
I have to say that I have loved watching Samantha Brown's shows since she was doing Great Hotels. Since then I have thought what a wonderful job to have, traveling the world and sharing your experiences with others. I've looked on the travel channel website and the producer's website of Samantha's shows to see how someone gets involved with producing these shows but was not able to receive any answers. I was hoping if I posted here I might be able to learn more about how to get involved with travel shows. Can't wait for the next episode! Thanks!
I was actually kind of shocked, yet glad, that she included a palm reader in the show. I'm not one to usually believe in those types of things, but if you take it all in fun and just enjoy the experience it can be quite interesting. I know palm readers are a dime a dozen in any major city, but I knew someone who read palms in New Orleans...and was always appalled by the way she was treated. People actually spit on her as they walked by. Needless to say, not the wisest or safest career one can take, but still found it interesting (in a good way!) that it was included as a New Orleans appeal.
p.s. please don't throw stones at me for this! Just a mere observation people!
With fam from N.O., I thought this eposide was great. Especially with the habit for humanity. I also did when I went back earlier this year. W2g Samantha
The Big Easy is definitely a mysterious and appealing place. But it is so much more than Mardi Gras central.
I love how Samantha gets out among the locals and sees a lot more than just the touristy things. She's very social and is willing to try almost anything. Which is a lot more than a lot of us are willing to do. When we go on trips we want to do the touristy things and stick to the glitz and glamour. Samantha is willing to try a lot of things to have a different experience.
She gets a real feel for a destination. I think a weekend is the perfect amount of time for that to happen. To get away from the tourist traps and see the real place behind the destination.
I have to take issue with the segment about Musician's Village. There are some things you should know. Since Habitat for Humanity receives Federal funding, they are PROHIBITED from giving homes on the basis of occupation - that includes musicians. Less than 10% of the homes built there went to musicians. Those musicians who received homes had to meet the same requirements as anyone else who applied That includes an income window of $17,000 to $21,000 a year, and a FICO score high enough to qualify for a mortgage. As a result, very few musicians qualify for these homes.
If anything, Habitat used the designation of Musician's Village, with no intention of making those homes available to only musicians. Rather than helping musicians, it seems they used them to garner donations and volunteer time.
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