While episodes feature international settings, the series was primarily filmed on location in Green River, Utah. The Erotic Traveler (TV Series 2007) - Plot - IMDb

The show ran for a single season consisting of 13 episodes, airing from its premiere on February 2, 2007, to its final episode on April 28, 2007. While the show was produced by HBO Entertainment, its specific anthology structure and softcore content categorized it as a late-night offering.

| Mood | Song Suggestion | Vibe | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | “vampire” - Olivia Rodrigo | Screaming in the car | | The Obsession | “Streets” - Doja Cat | Late night drive | | The Makeup | “Die For You” - The Weeknd | Slow dance in the rain | | The Revenge | “Flowers” - Miley Cyrus | Power walk montage |

April 7, 2007

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Below is a complete guide to all 13 episodes, originally airing in 2007 on Cinemax.

Released in 2007, The Erotic Traveler is a scripted drama series that originally aired on Cinemax [5]. The show follows the journey of Marissa Johanson, a world-renowned erotic photographer, and her protégé, Allison Kraft [10]. Using the Midland Art Gallery as their home base, the duo utilizes various photographs and works of art to transport viewers into sensual episodic stories set across the globe [5, 10]. Series Overview

| Episode | Title | Original Air Date | Brief Summary | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | "Molded Image" | February 2, 2007 | A young Allison crashes Marissa's gallery opening. Challenged on the artistic merit of her work, Marissa shares a story of a Spanish sculptor who opened her mind to the erotic nature of art, inspiring her to invite Allison to work at the gallery. | | 2 | "Lost in Ecstasy" | February 9, 2007 | A photo of an unknown couple becomes the topic of debate. Allison sees a simple photo of posing models, while Marissa imagines them as sole survivors of a shipwreck, exploring their growing love. | | 3 | "A Man and Two Women" | February 16, 2007 | When Marissa is unavailable for a married couple's photo session, Allison volunteers. Before her first nude session, Marissa shares five of her six rules for erotic photography, leading to an eye-opening lesson for Allison. | | 4 | "Naked Pearls" | February 24, 2007 | Allison can't sleep, so Marissa tells her the story behind a 1940s photograph. It details a man stranded in France who shares the tale of his grandfather's WWII pearls with a local girl in a barn. | | 5 | "The Girl From Jimena" | March 2, 2007 | A single photo of a Brazilian beauty named Astrud lures her to New York with promises of fame. She must choose between a career and her soul mate. | | 6 | "Stripped" | March 10, 2007 | A broken air conditioner causes Marissa to reminisce about her college days in the Egyptian desert, where she was inspired to take her first erotic photographs. | | 7 | "Carnal Cabaret" | March 16, 2007 | An African tribal mask triggers Marissa's story about an erotic masked cabaret dancer in early 20th-century Paris and a photographer she inspired. | | 8 | "Baring It in Bali" | March 23, 2007 | While Marissa gets ready for a date with a younger man, Allison recounts her trip to Bali. She helped a friend convince an older woman to embrace a romance with a younger man. | | 9 | "Object of Desire" | March 30, 2007 | A photo is stolen from the gallery, bringing Sheriff Clayton back. The clue leads them to a Native American reservation, where they discover the photo is tied to the loss of passion. | | 10 | "Sax on the Beach" | April 6, 2007 | A heartbroken man searching for his lost musical inspiration finds a new muse dancing on a beach. | | 11 | "Closer" | April 13, 2007 | Financial troubles hit the gallery. A couple demands a refund for a photo from Allison, and their story reveals how the photo "started everything". | | 12 | "Stolen Image" | April 20, 2007 | Allison brags about a "quickie" she had with a stranger. Marissa criticizes her recklessness but later admits to a similar experience from her time in Spain. | | 13 | "Self Portrait" | April 28, 2007 | As Allison prepares for her first New York gallery show, moving stirs up old memories. In New York, she renews old friendships while Marissa takes an impulsive road trip with Sheriff Clayton. |

is a 2007 adult anthology drama series that aired on Cinemax . The show follows erotic photographer Marissa Johanson (played by Divini Rae) and her protégé Allison Kraft (played by Kaylani Lei ) as they use photographs and artwork to recount sensual stories from across the globe. Series Overview Network: Cinemax Original Air Date: April 28, 2007 Total Episodes: 13

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Produced during the peak of Cinemax's late-night programming era, The Erotic Traveler boasts production values that set it apart from standard adult content of the time.