Raw Travel - Season 2

Travel darling Krakow, Poland feels like a fairy tale with looming castles, mid-evil courtyards and even fire breathing dragons. But more modern history of the horrors of World War II and an occupation of communist rule did not leave Krakow unscathed. Today Krakow is a progressive and friendly city that invites travelers the world over to sample its layered history and many charms.

Prague, Czech Republic is simply awe-inspiring and firmly planted on the tourists' trail. The Raw Travel crew digs deep to uncover underground charms by visiting with a variety of locals from diverse backgrounds as they showcase Prague's culture and history like never before.

Romania's capital city often gets short shrift as travelers passing through aren't aware of its hidden, if sometimes gritty, charms. The Raw Travel crew, with the help of some savvy locals, shows them just what they've been missing.

The top of the heap for creative, eclectic arts is New York City. It's time to take an alternative look at one of the most amazing cities in the world as Raw Travel stops in counter culture East Village, red-hot Williamsburg and iconic Coney Island, Brooklyn.

Transylvania is the fabled home of Dracula and the setting for all sorts of frightening, and mostly, fictional tales. Rob & crew uncover the real Transylvania on a road trip through striking landscapes dotted with old farmhouses and rural villages full of friendly folks, many who live as they did centuries ago.

Serbia, along with much of the former Yugoslavia was war torn and chaotic in the 1990s. Today Serbia is safe, calm and full of hospitable locals who are some of the friendliest in all of Europe. Raw Travel visits the serene town of Novi Sad and the more chaotic capital of Belgrade to see that Serbia has already put its painful past behind and is embracing a brighter future.

Separated by less than an hour or so by boat via the famous Danube you'll find two major cities that, though proximate to each other, could not be more different. Not long ago, Bratislava and Vienna were at the edge, but opposite ends of the fabled Iron Curtain, which divided much more than just ideology. The crew explores the resulting and fascinating contrasts recent history has imposed, but mostly, shows travelers how they can have a good time appreciating the very different charms of each city.

One of Eastern Europe's crown jewels and much traveled destinations, Budapest gets the Raw Travel treatment. The crew enlists the help of savvy locals and expats to uncover some of the more hidden and decidedly less touristic charms of Budapest.

Rob and the Raw Travel crew road trip through Bulgaria to the Black Sea Coast where ancient history, contemporary adventure and some very good times await. But few adventures worth their salt come without tribulation. The crew's resolve and resilience is tested as they overcome a major obstacle to continue their escapades through mystical and enchanted Bulgaria.

Sometimes coming home is the best trip of all. Raw Travel host and Tennessee native, Robert Rose, returns from his world travels to revisit his roots and help viewers discover an alternative side of Nashville and other hidden treasures of Middle Tennessee.

New Orleans has much more to offer travelers than Mardi Gras and Bourbon Street. Rob returns for his first time post Hurricane Katrina to visit with long time locals and new transplants alike while discovering a surprising side of the Crescent City.

The Raw Travel team crosses over the Mississippi river to see how locals on the West Bank and well outside the tourist zones of New Orleans really live. Then Rob and crew embark upon a road trip to head deeper into rural Louisiana among the bayous and swamps to experience the unique language, delicious food, sights and sounds of French inspired Cajun culture.

Raw Travel host, Robert Rose, was a young child during the U.S. and Vietnamese War, but the disturbing images never left his mind. Decades later, Rob visits Vietnam for the first time and discovers a culturally rich, diverse land that is on the move and welcoming travelers from all over the world, including the United States. Join the crew as they taste the unique gastronomy (snakes, frogs, etc.) and get a feel for centuries old traditions and culture.

Manila, the bustling capital city of the Philippines, is a perfect backdrop for Raw Travelers wishing to experience an alternative look at authentic Filipino culture. Rob and crew sample the delicious food and music while exploring the unique diversity of this exceptional Pacific Island nation. The crew meets a plethora of locals to get a real taste of the welcoming nature of Filipinos and learn why the Philippines is famous the world over for its unrivaled hospitality.

Laos is a small, landlocked and sparsely populated country in Southeast Asia and therein lies the charm. Surrounded by larger, more populous nations like Vietnam, Thailand & China, Laos is a haven without the swarming throngs of tourists. The relaxed, laid back but friendly nature of the Lao people is infectious and as more and more savvy travelers are finding, is helping Laos become one the loveliest hidden gems in all of Asia.

Join the Raw Travel crew as they head to mystical Thailand where, thanks to a small army of generous ex patriots and friendly locals, the crew gets a unique look at one of the largest, most fascinating cities on the face of the earth, the legendary Bangkok.

The Raw Travel crew shows how travelers can make a difference just by doing what they do every day…shopping. Includes stops in New York City, Eastern Europe & more.

Ever wanted to chuck it all in and live abroad? Millions of U.S. citizens have done just that. The Raw Travel crew showcases a few of their stories for a fascinating look at Americans and other expatriates that are living abroad.

Traveling Green is easy once you get the hang of it. The Raw Travel crew visits some of the most amazing natural wonders on earth and examines ways ecotourism has impacted travel and the planet for the better.

Sometimes travel is just plain weird. Whether in exotic locations or closer to home, the Raw Travel crew showcases a variety of funny, perplexing and downright bizarre ways that travel can be not only strange but a whole lot of fun.