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

Sometimes, returning home is the best journey of all. Raw Travel host and Tennessee native Robert Rose returns from his global adventures to explore his roots and assist viewers in discovering an alternative side of Nashville and the other hidden gems of Middle Tennessee.

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

Budapest, one of Eastern Europe’s crown jewels and a popular travel destination, receives the Raw Travel treatment. The crew enlists the help of knowledgeable locals and expats to uncover some of the hidden and distinctly less touristy charms of Budapest.

Separated by less than an hour by boat along the famous Danube, you’ll find two major cities that, while close to each other, could not be more different. Not long ago, Bratislava and Vienna stood at opposite ends of the fabled Iron Curtain, which divided much more than just ideology. The crew explores the fascinating contrasts that recent history has created, but primarily, they show travelers how to enjoy the distinct charms of each city.

Rob and the gang head east to Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv, perilously near the border with Russia. Despite the almost daily bombardment, Rob falls in love with Kharkiv and the stoic bravery of its denizens and volunteers and promises to tell their stories.