Dream of Europe

The capital of Greece is one of the world’s most popular travel destinations. Host Kathy McCabe pays a must-visit to the Acropolis with an incredible tour guide, tastes classic souvlaki, gets a pair of Greek sandals custom-made by “the Poet Sandalmaker” and takes a breathtaking rail bike ride along the Aegean. This episode is the perfect mix of classic and modern Greek culture.

Host Kathy McCabe explores Greek island life, setting sail on a cruise that takes her through the Greek Islands including a stop on Santorini before arriving in Athens and exploring two nearby Saronic Islands, Aegina and Poros. These islands are close enough to Athens for day trips and Kathy visits a pistachio farm, learns to cook farm-to-table Greek cuisine and visits an animal rescue.

Host Kathy McCabe finds the small Mediterranean island of Malta to be full of surprises, from pre-historic ruins to an enchanting "blue grotto" to handmade filigree jewelry and cutting-edge fashion. Just 58 miles from Sicily, Malta is a captivating destination for travelers looking for a less-visited European country that offers layers of history and culture.

Lake Annecy in the French Alps is one of the most beautiful places on Earth according to host Kathy McCabe. She sails on the lake's crystal-clear waters, takes in the stunning views from the chateau that was said to inspire Walt Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty" and explores the charming city of Annecy. Kathy even goes fishing and cooks with 2-Michelin star chef Jean Sulpice.

Host Kathy McCabe continues her London adventures meeting one of the city's Pearly Kings, visiting the unusual plants at Kew Gardens, learning to cook Indian food, enjoying a street art tour in the Shoreditch neighborhood and taking part in the vibrant "Colour Walk" at Old Spitalfields Market. Even if you’ve visited London a dozen times, there’s always something more to discover, as Kathy reveals.

Host Kathy McCabe introduces her new series Dream of Europe as she arrives at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London with composer Alessandro Roveri and a group of London musicians to record the new theme song for the series in the same studio where The Beatles recorded almost all of their songs. Kathy then visits Theatre Drury Lane for some ghostly tales and classic afternoon tea.