Josh explores the Mesoamerican Reef, learns the secrets of ceviche and goes hunting for jungle bee honey in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
Josh learns the Jarana, tastes the local dish cochinitap and tries hammock weaving in a Mayan village in Valladolid, Mexico.
Josh sees a Mayan chocolate ceremony, learns about henequen production and makes tortillas in Merida, Mexico.
In San Juan, Puerto Rico, Josh visits a vejigante mask maker, chef José Santaella, and dances the salsa with 300 people.
In St. Thomas, in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Josh gets custom made leather sandals; moko jumbie stilt walking; cooking fish the island way.
In Bergen, Norway, Josh dances with Vikings, learns about Norwegian wool sweaters and finds fresh seafood.
In Stockholm, Sweden, Josh gets a taste of the world's stinkiest food, learns the art of glass blowing, and gets a folk art carving lesson.
In Paris, Josh takes a food tasting tour, meets an umbrella maker, and discovers the art of French gastronomy with a well-known chef.
In Girona, Spain, Josh heads for the Catalan countryside, where he rides a Pure Spanish Horse; Josh attempts to create a traditional Spanish ceramic piece on a pottery wheel and enjoys a game of handball with a local pro team.
Upon docking in Barcelona, Josh immediately dives deep into Catalan history and culture, where he attends a medieval tapa tasting, crafts a beeswax candle at the oldest shop in the city and helps a local group build massive human towers.
Josh discovers moko jumbie in the U.S. Virgin Islands, works with a chef in Puerto Rico to prepare a traditional plantain and pork dish, and hunts for jungle bee honey in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
Josh explores the region of Provence; learning about goat cheese; the secret behind a 15th-century royal smile; a talented figurine maker.
Josh sails into Genoa, Italy, where he explores the rich culture and cuisine of this historic Mediterranean port; making a version of authentic pesto that won the Pesto World Championship; the traditional process of candying fruit.
Josh's ship stops in Marseille, France, where a local chef invites Josh and his shipmates to take part in the culinary tradition of bouillabaisse; Josh tries his hand at a famous local beach game called petanque and visits a soap factory.
Josh visits the port of Hong Kong, where a local foodie takes him on a tour of the city's nearly extinct foods; Josh receives a lucky fortune at an ancient temple, then gets a kung fu lesson from a master.
Josh revisits journal entries from his tour of Europe; blowing glass in Stockholm, Sweden; reindeer hot dog in Bergen, Norway; castellers in Barcelona build a massive human pyramid.
In Singapore, the world's only island city-state, Josh is immersed in the exotic melting pot of people and cultures; a floating restaurant serves a spicy chili crab dish; handmade flower garlands; beaded shoes.
Josh visits Florence, Italy; searching for the world's most expensive food; the city's oldest gelato shop; Josh gets a lesson in opera.
Josh sails to Naples, Italy, and samples the culture of the region; on the Amalfi Coast, Josh learns the art of shell carving; the tradition of falconry.
In Rome, Italy, Josh carves his name in a marble slab and learns to make real gnocchi; Josh joins a class at gladiator school.
Josh sails to the beautiful port of Sydney, Australia; joey kangaroos; an aboriginal cultural guide teaches Josh to throw a returning boomerang and play the didgeridoo.
Josh remembers his voyage around the world; in Valladolid, Mexico, Josh is taught to weave hammocks; making soap in Marseille; making pesto in Italy.
Naples, Italy: Josh embraces Neapolitan culture on a cruise, learns a traditional dance and dives into local cuisine.
Phuket, Thailand: Josh cruises to Thailand, learns the ancient art of dyeing fabric, faces a mouthwatering lineup of authentic Thai food and more.
Josh visits Sydney, Australia, where he experiences the beach culture, views the coastal landscape from a seaplane and tries the indigenous tradition of basket weaving.
In Italy, Josh learns the basics at Roman gladiator school, works with authentic mozzarella cheese, visits the opera in Florence, and learns about candying fruit in Genoa.
Josh voyages north to Alaska and takes a train to the town of Talkeetna, visits a local bakery where he learns about sourdough, explores on of Denali's glacial peaks, and goes for a ride with a team of Iditarod sled dogs.
In Ketchikan, Alaska, Josh explores the legendary Tongass National Forest, home to the world's largest collection of totem poles; Josh teams up with top ranked timbersports athletes and tries his hand at a daring lumberjack competition.
The rich, multicultural traditions of Taipei, Taiwan; the ancient art of glove puppetry; an aromatic tofu dish; a tea farm.
In Juneau, Alaska, Josh visits a hatchery where he learns about salmon; takes a deep dive into the world of crab fishing; and kayaks to the Mendenhall Glacier.
Josh is ashore in Ho Chi Mihn City where he explores the traditional culture still thriving in this fast paced, modern city. Josh visits a workshop where skilled artisans craft handmade pieces using the ancient technique of bronze casting. Then, he meets a chef who teaches him the art of making pho, Vietnam's wildly popular street food. Finally, Josh ventures into the area's lush rice fields where he learns to harvest rice by hand one grain at a time.
Josh visits an animal sanctuary in Anchorage, sees an American bald eagle, comes face to face with a muskox, and pans for gold.
Riding in a vintage American car along the waterfront in Havana; a restaurant inside a private home; a master class in dance.
Josh goes to Copenhagen, visits a restaurant known for the country's national dish, explores massive wind turbines, and helps build a Viking ship.
Josh learns the ancient martial art of tai chi from a Chinese master, discovers the secret to making Shanghai's signature specialty, soup dumplings, and takes a swing at a sport that’s become a Chinese phenomenon - badminton!
Josh spends the day exploring Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic. After discovering the natural wonder of amber, an indigenous gem, Josh learns to make sancocho, the island's national dish, and visits a premier sports academy.
Josh rereads favorite journal entries from his voyages to Alaska; Josh kayaks to the Mendenhall Glacier, ventures inside its majestic ice caves, tries his hand at timbersports, tours the tallest mountain in North America, and explores glacial peaks.
Josh sails to Dubrovnik, Croatia, where he visits a silk museum, discovers a seafood delicacy unique to that part of the world, and explores the area's salt flats.
The sights, sounds and flavors of Tokyo, Japan. The art of flower arrangement known as ikebana, authentic Tokyo-style sushi.
Josh arrives in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. A rafting trip down the picturesque Martha Brae River, exotic jungle scenery, Jamaica's high mountain coffee, a famous jerk chicken restaurant.
Athens, Greece. Josh learns how traditional prayer beads have been transformed in Greek culture; travels to the countryside to make a signature dish using local vegetables; and meets an Olympian who teaches him to throw the javelin.
Ashore in Belize, Josh kicks off his day with a local chef who teaches him how to make a traditional Belizean stew using unique culinary tools native to the country. Next, he ventures into the jungle and discovers Mayan ruins that date back more than 3000 years. Finally, Josh enjoys a breathtaking underwater adventure swimming with sharks.
Josh rereads some of his favorite journal entries from his thrilling tour of Asia. In Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, he ventures into the lush rice fields, learning first hand about the country's most important crop. In Shanghai, China, Josh discovers the city's hottest specialty, little pillows of joy called soup dumplings. Finally, in Taipei, Taiwan, Josh treks to a tea farm, learning about the labor and love needed to craft their signature oolong elixir.
Upon docking on the Spanish island of Mallorca, Josh takes a scenic ride on a one-of-a-kind wooden train built over a century ago. He also learns how to make sobrassada, a Mallorcan delicacy, and ensaimada, the island’s most beloved pastry.
Josh spends the day ashore discovering the food, culture, and music of Lisbon, Portugal. At a traditional artisan workshop, Josh learns the ancient art of handcrafting Lisbon's iconic, decorative tiles. Next, he gets a master class in making vegetable tempura, the world famous dish that originated in Portugal. Later, Josh is introduced to Fado music and learns about the unique instrument behind its haunting melodies. (Source: TiVo)
Josh cruises into one of the most beautiful bays in the world and spends his day exploring the medieval city of Kotor, Montenegro. First, he meets a chef who shows him the ancient method for preparing sac, a flavorful specialty native to the country. Inspired by the city's limestone landscape, he travels to the countryside to learn more about this ubiquitous natural treasure. Finally, Josh teams up with some of the country's top ranked water polo athletes and makes a big splash. (Source: TiVo)
Josh rereads his favorite journal entries from his voyages through the Caribbean: learning a celebrated dance style in Havana, Cuba; swimming with sharks in Belize; visiting a restaurant famous for its jerk chicken in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
Josh cruises to the country of Panama, transiting through its famous canal, touring the historic district, visiting Monkey Island and meeting an indigenous tribe to learn about their traditional lifestyle in Panama's remote rainforest.
Josh sails into Rio de Janeiro, where he discovers a vast array of exotic fruit at one of the Brazilian city's colorful open-air markets, teams up with a local soccer player, and tours Rio from the sky, hang-gliding high above the city.
Josh spends the day ashore in Buenos Aires, where he joins a culinary class to learn about empanadas, hops into the saddle to learn polo, and steps out of his comfort zone and embraces the country's most iconic dance - the tango!
Josh explores Bangkok, Thailand, visiting the floating market, a cooking class, where he learns the art of balancing the signature flavors of pad thai, and an ancient village, where generations of craftsmen are keeping a lost tradition alive.
Josh revisits his voyages in Europe, including a ride through the Mallorca countryside on a unique wooden train, a stop in Athens to make signature Greek specialties, and a visit to one of the oldest factories of decorative tiles in Lisbon, Portugal.
Josh sails to Oahu and is immersed in the culture as he learns the customs and traditions of Hawaiian leis, joins a local chef to help prepare a popular Asian-style roll, and tests his stamina and rhythm while training to be a hula dance warrior.
Josh spends the day in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, where he visits an artisanal glass factory, kayaks to the famous El Arco landmark and visits an organic farm, where he learns how to prepare a traditional salsa for an authentic farm-to-table experience.
Josh sails to Tallinn, Estonia, one of Europe's best preserved medieval cities to experience three different professions: apprenticing as a blacksmith's helper; training in full armor as a castle guard; and learning how to serve a feast.
An architectural walking tour in Rotterdam, Netherlands; visiting a unique cheese warehouse in the town of Gouda and the famous windmills of Kinderdijk; discovering the historic connection of a shi...
Exploring Maui, Hawaii; taking a ukulele lesson; preparing a traditional Hawaiian luau dish; mastering stand-up paddleboarding in Honolua Bay; touring a pineapple plantation.
Exploring Aruba; a music lesson about the steel pan, the source of the distinctive Caribbean sound; a visit to a hot pepper farm; a tour of a national park and an aloe farm.
Exploring Helsinki, Finland; embracing Finnish sauna culture; a walk with a reindeer; a culinary walking tour.
Josh teams up with new friends to help Caribbean communities; building a playground of recycled tires on Roatán; planting trees at the Community Baboon Sanctuary on Belize; helping catch coral game...
Josh immerses himself in the culture of St. Petersburg, Russia, with a ballet lesson; an architectural boat tour through the canals; the Mikhailovsky Ballet's warm-up and performance of "Le Corsair...
Josh sails to Costa Rica, where he visits a mascarada maker; meets an explorer of waterfalls; goes to a ranch where Spanish horses are raised and trained in the discipline of dressage; and learns t...
Josh recalls a few of his incredible experiences: kayaking to the famous El Arco landmark off Cabo San Lucas; attending a hula warrior dance school in Oahu; and building a playground out of recycle...
Josh cruises to Giardini Naxos to visit Opera dei Pupi, a nearly 2-century-old marionette theater; gets a geology lesson by climbing one of Europe's active volcanoes, Mount Etna; explores Taormina;...
Josh visits a spice shop in Valletta, the capital of Malta; tours the palace museum at Fort St. Angelo; gets a lesson in abseiling to get a birds-eye view of the Blue Grotto; and learns to make Mal...
Josh voyages to Corfu, where he gets swept up in Old Town by a dance troupe doing the popular dance, syrtaki; learns to make baklava; gets a sailing lesson on a traditional Greek trehantiri; and le...
Josh docks in Savona, Italy, a gateway to the Italian Riviera, and explores the nearby hill towns of Noli and Finalborgo by bike; explores an experiment in underwater farming; learns to make pansotti.
Josh visits Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, a city that can boast having the tallest building, the largest manmade island and the biggest choreographed water fountain in the world.
Josh recalls the many geological wonders that have astounded him on his travels, like Malta's Blue Grotto; the Fontein Cave in Aruba's Arikok National Park; Sicily's Mount Etna and more.
On his first voyage to Barbados, Josh takes a food tour with a local historian; visits a legendary cricket club to learn all about the game; and goes for a snorkeling adventure in a location known ...
Josh arrives in the port city of Aqaba, Jordan, where he can see the countries of Egypt, Israel and Saudi Arabia, and meets with a local conservationist who takes him on a dive in the Red Sea; and ...
Josh explores Kuala Lumpur, climbing 272 steps to reach the largest of the Batu Caves; tours an elephant conservation center that rehabilitates, relocates and provides homes to injured and displace...
Josh looks back at entries in his journal about his voyage to Tallinn, Estonia, to learn about foods served during medieval times; touring a historic marketplace in Helsinki, Finland; and visiting ...
Josh tours Auckland, New Zealand, the City of Sails, climbing to the top of Harbour Bridge; visits a local farm that's famous for its sheep; takes a lesson in sailboat racing onboard New Zealand's ...
Josh visits St. Lucia, learning the rainforest's importance to the island population and zip lining across the tree canopy; St. Lucia's largest outdoor market; the island's Creole cuisine; artists ...
Josh voyages to Oman, touring the capital's elegant Grand Mosque, which holds 21,000 people; tries his hand at the craft of carpet weaving; visits a date farm; learns how to travel in the desert re...
Josh visits Manila, the capital of the Philippines, taking a bike tour of the 400-year-old walled city of Intramuros; explores the smallest active volcano in the world with a volcanologist; gets a ..
Josh rereads his journal entries, remembering how fruits and vegetables are grown and cooked; visits a garden growing herbs in biodomes under the sea in Italy; learns how olives are harvested in Gr...