Discover Culture & Travel Programs
Did you use your imagination as a child to travel to far-off places, learning about destinations from Carmen Sandiego or those featured in books in Reading Rainbow? Let us take you near and far as an adult with our culture and travel programs. Episodes of the programs below can mostly be discovered via the PBS app or pbs.org, with new episodes of many airing regularly; shows created locally by Iowa PBS are also available on YouTube and our website.
Road Trip Iowa
We'll adventure across scenic byways, enjoying the sites, attractions and beauty along the way our great state. There’s so much to explore along the way! Watch our new local travel series on YouTube, the PBS app, pbs.org and our show website.
Iowa Life
Uncover the diverse tapestry of Iowa's people, cultures and stories. Through compelling interviews, scenic visuals, and authentic storytelling, each episode explores the extraordinary lives of individuals who call Iowa home. Watch local stories from around the state on YouTube, the PBS app, pbs.org and our show website.
Citizen Diplomacy
Iowans have long been a source for bridging the diplomatic gap between nations. Strong relationships between Russia, Japan and China all started with a handshake that led to a greater understanding between people with different backgrounds. Enjoy this Iowa-based documentary on YouTube, the PBS app, pbs.org and our show website.
Rick Steves’ Europe
Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and picturesque countryside. Travel with Rick on the PBS app and pbs.org.
Through Our Eyes
Journey into the lives of American families from the perspective of children themselves as they navigate formidable yet all-too-common challenges along with parents and siblings. Watch the six-episode mini series on the PBS app and pbs.org.
Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin' Out
Joseph Rosendo showcases the world’s most picturesque and ethnically rich destinations and the people that make our naturally wondrous and culturally diverse planet a better place to live. Watch Season 1 on the PBS app and pbs.org.
Roots of Comedy With Jesus Trejo
Part comedy, part social commentary, host Jesus Trejo embarks on a journey across America meeting with six rising comedians who explore the mosaic of our nation through the lens of stand-up comedy. Watch the six-part season on the PBS app and pbs.org.
Paul Hollywood Goes to Hollywood
Join celebrity chef Paul Hollywood (The Great British Baking Show) as he indulges in three of his greatest passions – bikes, movies, baking – as he hits the road on an epic adventure. Paul journeys from New York to Los Angeles riding a customized Harley-Davidson in this part-travelogue, part-pilgrimage. Watch this new series on the PBS app and pbs.org.
A Brief History of the Future
Take a journey around the world that is filled with discovery, hope and possibility about where we find ourselves today and what could come next. Watch the six-part documentary series on the PBS app and pbs.org.
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