Samantha Brown's Asia

Sam hits the busy streets of Bangkok and then heads to Thailand's beaches.

Sam heads to two of the most dynamic cities in China: Hong Kong and Macau. She hits the busy streets, encountering old Chinese traditions coexisting alongside remnants from the country's colonial past.

Sam heads to Cambodia, a country that has only been accessible to tourists for the past 20 years after a tragic history of civil war. She finds the country's current state, however, is one of optimism, peace and beauty.

Sam ventures to Vietnam for the trip of a lifetime in one of the most intoxicating places on Earth. She gears up for a trip full of adventure, compelling history, delectable cuisine and fascinating culture.

Sam heads to Malaysia, a country whose beauty is derived from a cultural landscape comprised of extreme contrasts. She finds a medley of traditional cultures and food, towering skyscrapers and larger-than-life characters.

Sam heads east to discover the Gateway to Asia -- Singapore, where she seeks to find whether old traditions can exist in an ultra-modern city of dramatic skylines and dynamic attractions.