During Quebec Winter Carnival, Samantha starts her trip off ice canoeing on the frigid waters of the St. Lawrence River. From there she visits a popular Sugar Shack, where she learns about making maple syrup, and has a traditional Quebec meal with the owners.

Samantha starts off her trip to historic Dutchess County on the "Walkway Over the Hudson," taking in dramatic views over the Hudson River and surrounding Hudson Valley.

A cafe ran by grandmothers who make their own homemade cakes in Vienna; La Taniere Restaurant in Quebec City; The Tamale Store in Phoenix; sampling key lime pie in the Florida Keys; touring a food market in Budapest.