Ep 1. Hong Kong

Samantha Brown's Places to Love season 2 episode 1 takes viewers on a journey to Hong Kong. Samantha visits various neighborhoods in Hong Kong that are rich in culture, history, and contemporary art. She takes the viewers on a tram that glides up to Victoria Peak, providing a stunning view of the cityscape and harbor. She highlights the history of the city and its architecture, including the famous Dragon and Lion Dance Parade on Victoria Harbour.

The episode showcases the city's culinary delights, from dim sum to seafood. Samantha takes the viewers on a traditional Cantonese tea house where tea is the centerpiece of the dining experience. She also visits Tai O Village, where she samples traditional dried seafood, and has lunch with a young chef working to keep traditional Hong Kong cuisine alive.

Samantha immerses herself in the city's historical roots and pays a visit to a traditional Chinese medicine shop and shares an acupuncture session with a local practitioner. The episode provides a glimpse of Hong Kong's thriving contemporary art scene, where she visits art galleries and witnesses a giant art installation work in progress being created by artists from around the world as part of an international art fair.

As with all episodes, the show also visits local businesses and personalities, highlighting their unique stories. Samantha visits a family-run noodle shop that has been operating for generations. She also meets a Hong Kong-born fashion designer who incorporates the city's unique style and history into her collections.

Throughout her journey, Samantha Brown shares her enthusiasm, curiosity, and love for the city of Hong Kong. She offers an inside look into the city's customs, food, architecture, and arts scene, all while getting a deeper understanding of the city's past, present and future. The episode inspires the viewers to book a trip to Hong Kong and explore the city's hidden gems.