Episode list

Josh sails to Oahu, Hawaii and is immersed in the culture as he learns the customs and traditions of Hawaiian leis. Next, he joins a local chef to help prepare a unique take on a popular Asian-style roll. Then, Josh tests his stamina and rhythm while training to be a hula dance warrior.

Josh spends the day ashore in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico where he visits an artisanal glass factory and tries his hand at this art form with the help of a master glassblower. Next, kayaking with a guide to the famous El Arco landmark, he learns about its importance to ships navigating these seas for hundreds of years. Finally, Josh visits a chef at his 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, where he steps back into medieval times and experiences three different professions. First, he apprentices as a blacksmith's helper and practices forging a horseshoe. Then, he visits a historic castle where he trains in full armor as a castle guard. Finally, he learns about traditional Estonian cuisine and gets a lesson in how to serve a feast to lords and ladies.

Upon docking in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Josh takes a walking tour to learn the importance of this old harbor city and how it acquired some very modern architecture. Then, he visits the town of Gouda, and a unique cheese warehouse, where he learns about the art of making Gouda cheese. Then, he visits the famous windmills of Kinderdijk to explore their inner workings and importance to the neighboring farm community. Finally, Josh discovers the historic connection his ship has with its namesake city.

Josh's ship sails to Maui, Hawaii where he spends the day on the island immersing himself in Hawaiian culture. After a ukulele lesson, he learns to prepare a traditional Hawaiian luau dish. Then, he finds his balance mastering stand-up paddle boarding in beautiful Honolua Bay and tours a pineapple plantation to learn about Hawaii's iconic fruit.

Josh sails to Aruba where he is excited to explore the island and its interesting culture and history. He gets a music lesson and learns about the steel pan, a unique instrument, responsible for the distinctive Caribbean sound. Then, he discovers how popular hot sauce is on the island, visits a farm where a special pepper is grown, and has the opportunity to create his own version of this tasty condiment. Then, Josh visits Aruba's beautiful and diverse national park, where he tours a unique park site with a park ranger and learns about the island's ancient people who created drawings on the walls of caves. Finally, Josh visits an aloe farm to learn how this plant is grown and harvested, which decades earlier, became so important to Aruba's identity and economy, that it became depicted on the country's coat of arms.

Josh cruises to Helsinki, Finland where he learns saunas are everywhere, even in the most surprising places, and experiences first hand why sauna culture is important to the Finns' daily lives. Next, he heads to a unique park for a walk with one of Finland's iconic reindeer. Then, Josh takes a walking food tour and samples some favorite Finnish snack foods and discovers some familiar and not so familiar tastes.

Josh travels to help out communities in the Caribbean. First, they sail to the island of Roatán and build a playground out of recycled tires. While Josh digs in and gets his hands dirty, he interacts with the local kids that will soon enjoy this new play area. Next, they travel to Belize and to the Community Baboon Sanctuary to plant several trees that will serve as food and habitat for the black howler monkeys and then venture into the forest to see them up close. Josh learns how the monkeys howl to mark their territory and one even comes down to say hello. The group travels to Cozumel and spends the day with community elders learning about their history and traditions. They learn to make three delicious salsas and then enjoy a fun lesson in salsa dancing. Their last adventure brings them to the coastal waters of Cozumel to build nets for a local team to catch coral gametes when they spawn, which will help ensure the survival of the reef for future generations.

Josh sails to St. Petersburg, Russia, and immerses himself in the local culture. After a brief ballet lesson on board his ship, he cruises through St. Petersburg's canals on a boat tour to see the city's famous architecture and learn a bit of its history. Then, Josh attends a warm-up session with dancers from the Mikhailovsky Ballet and sees their performance of Le Corsaire. Finally, for a lesson in history and exquisite craftsmanship, Josh tours the Fabergeì Museum where he learns all about the Czars' rare and precious gifts to their loved ones.

Josh sails to the Central American country of Costa Rica, known as one of the most visually stunning and ecologically diverse places on Earth. Josh visits a mask-maker who crafts larger-than-life masks called mascaradas, adopted from an old Spanish colonial tradition, that today appear at all sorts of Costa Rican celebrations. Then, Josh meets a man who explores and documents waterfalls and leads Josh into a rain forest where he learns about Costa Rica's unique micro climates. Next, Josh visits a ranch where Spanish horses are raised and trained in the discipline of dressage and he gets into the arena for a lesson in how to move three horses at one time by communicating with some simple cues. Finally, Josh meets a chef and learns to prepare a tuna dish that has ingredients only found in the region, leaving him with a very happy and delicious taste of the country.

Josh turns the back the pages in his journal and recalls a few of the incredible experiences he's had and what he's learned from them. On his day ashore in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Josh kayaks with a guide to the famous El Arco landmark where he learns about its importance for hundreds of years to ships navigating the waters around the Baja California Peninsula. On the Hawaiian island of Oahu, Josh is put to the test attending a hula warrior dance school and learns just how much strength and stamina is needed to perform this ancient dance tradition. Finally, on a voyage to help communities in the Caribbean, Josh joins a group building a playground out of recycled tires for a community center in Roatan, Honduras. When the kids join in too, everyone gets down in the dirt with smiles on their faces - especially Josh.

Josh cruises to Giardini Naxos on the Italian island of Sicily and gets to experience first-hand some of its unique cultural treasures. Josh's first stop is to Opera dei Pupi, in the city of Catania, a nearly two-century-old marionette theater. Here, he learns about this folk-art and why it takes years to learn how to create and manipulate these handcrafted puppets. Then, Josh has a thrilling lesson in geology by climbing one of Europe's highest and most active volcanoes, Mt. Etna. Next, Josh explores Taormina, where he walks around one of the great amphitheaters originally built by the Greeks that is still used for outdoor concerts. Always interested in learning about cuisine, Josh visits the kitchen of one of Sicily's top chefs where he learns to make caponata, a uniquely Sicilian dish with flavors that speak to the island's melting pot of history.

Josh voyages to the island country of Malta, where his ship docks in the beautiful capital of Valletta, and he visits a spice shop and learns how a Moroccan spice blend has influenced Maltese cuisine. At Fort St. Angelo, he tours the palace museum to learn about the history of the Knights of Malta and suits up for a lesson in sword-fighting skills. Next, Josh gets a lesson in abseiling in order to descend a 180 foot arch to get a bird's-eye view of the Blue Grotto, one of the island's most beautiful natural sites. Then, he meets a local chef who teaches him how to make Malta's classic fish soup - Aljotta.

Josh voyages to Corfu in the beautiful Ionian Sea. Eager to soak up Corfu's history, culture, and cuisine, Josh heads to Corfu's Old Town and gets swept up by a dance troupe doing the popular dance, syrtaki. After taking a bow, he follows the quaint alleyways of Old Town to meet a baker known for her baklava, one of his favorite desserts. She gives Josh a lesson in how to make this sweet, phyllo dough-layered Greek treat. Next, Josh heads to the harbor and meets a boat captain for a sailing lesson on a traditional Greek boat, the trehantiri. After learning how to raise its sails, he enjoys some time at sea. Finally, Josh meets an olive grower to learn all about Corfu's olive trees, some of the oldest in the world, and famous since ancient times. He sees how olives are harvested and learns the process to produce olive oil.

Josh's ship docks in Savona, Italy, a gateway to the Italian Riviera, and he explores the nearby hill towns of Noli and Finalborgo by bike for breathtaking views of the Mediterranean coastline. Accompanied by a local guide, he learns about the building of medieval castles and towers. Next, he dives into the Mediterranean Sea to explore a unique scuba destination and underwater research project called Nemo's Garden. Guided inside one of six biospheres, Josh learns how plants are being grown as part of an experiment which hopes to prove the viability of sustainable underwater farming. Then, Josh meets a local chef in Cervo and joins her in her kitchen for a lesson in the art of making pansotti, a regional pasta dish, similar to ravioli, and a favorite served at Italian family Sunday lunches.

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's first stop is to check-out the Dubai Fountain, a marvel of technology, where he watches the incredible show of lights, music, and 22,000 gallons of "dancing" water. Then, he boards a seaplane for a birds-eye view of Dubai. From the air, Josh can see the massive scale of this city's engineering feats. Next, curious to learn about Dubai's cuisine, Josh meets with a food writer and embarks on a food tour which surprises him with all of its many international influences. Finally, Josh visits the Dubai Mall, but not to shop. It's home to one of the largest aquariums in the world. There, he meets with a veterinarian and learns about the aquarium's inhabitants before having the opportunity to participate in the examination of a sea ray and gets to dive into a tank to feed hungry fish - and sharks.

Josh takes a break to read over entries in his journal and he's reminded of the many geological wonders that have surprised and astounded him on his travels, like rappelling down Malta's famous Blue Grotto. He's not quite sure what to expect when he visits the Fontein Cave in Aruba's Arikok National Park, but once there, Josh is enthralled by ancient cave drawings and a child's handprint. Then, he climbs Mount Etna in Sicily where he sees first-hand how volcanic forces from deep under the earth are still changing it. And in Costa Rica, Josh hikes through a cloud forest where paths lead through a jungle-like environment to spectacular geological wonders, waterfalls.

Josh makes his first voyage to Barbados, which celebrates its diverse Caribbean culture mixed with over 300 years of British rule and traditions. At a beach on Carlisle Bay in historic Bridgetown, Josh meets a local diver who explains a tradition that is unique to Barbados, thoroughbred race horses led to the sea for a morning therapeutic swim. Next, Josh takes a food tour with a local historian and foodie to learn all about the complex Barbadian cuisine, which is a combination of both British and Caribbean flavors. Its dishes are known to be spicy, but not necessarily "super-hot" spicy. Cricket is the national sport and Josh is excited to visit a legendary cricket club where he meets with a coach to learn all about the game and test his skills with a ball and bat. After suiting up, he gives it a try and gains a new appreciation for the difficulty of the sport. Finally, Josh goes for a snorkeling adventure in a location known to be a habitat for sea turtles. Not only does Josh get to swim with one, he gets to observe other sea life in the turquoise, clear waters of the Caribbean.

Josh arrives to the port city of Aqaba, Jordan where he can see the countries of Egypt, Israel, and Saudi Arabia from the coast. Though virtually landlocked, Jordan has 17 miles of coastline which attracts divers from all over the world because of coral reels and other sea life that thrive off its beaches. To learn more about coral reefs and Jordan's conservation efforts, Josh meets with a local conservationist who takes him on a dive in the Red Sea. Next, Josh heads north to Wadi Rum, a protected desert wilderness of red sand dunes and granite rock formations. There, Josh meets with a member of a Bedouin tribe who shows him how to prepare Jordan's national dish, mansaf, and instructs him on the proper way to eat it. Finally, Josh visits the ancient Nabatean capital city of Petra. Built over 2,000 years ago, Petra is considered one of the most famous and important archeological sites in the world, a spectacular marvel of Jordan's ancient ingenuity and place in world history.

After sailing through the Strait of Malacca in southeast Asia, Josh's ship docks in Port Klang, Malaysia. From this great port, Josh sets off to explore Malaysia's capital, the bustling city of Kuala Lumpur, where he discovers unique districts that maintain their cultural and religious ties to the country's Malay, Chinese and Indian roots. Josh's first stop is the Batu Caves, a series of caves and Hindu religious shrines formed out of a 400-million-year-old limestone hill, where he climbs 272 steps to reach the largest cave. His next experience is quite different. Josh tours an elephant conservation center that rehabilitates, relocates, and provides homes to injured and displaced elephants. Finally, Josh goes on a food tour through different neighborhoods to learn how Malaysia's unique population has influenced its cuisine.

Josh looks back at entries in his journal that remind him how traveling the world allows him opportunities to have culinary adventures and learn about different cultures by sampling a country's cuisine or visiting a farm where local produce is grown. On his voyage to Tallinn, Estonia, Josh learns about the foods served during medieval times and apprentices as a waiter to learn the proper manners of the day when serving them. Sailing to Helsinki, Finland offers a very different experience when Josh tours a historic marketplace and samples Finnish snack foods. On a trip to Maui, Josh tours a pineapple plantation known for growing the sweetest pineapples in Hawaii. There, he experiences the hard work involved in picking them in the field and what goes into preparing and packing them up for shipping.

Josh sails to one of the most visited cities in the southern hemisphere, Auckland, New Zealand, which lives up to its reputation as being a multicultural, laid-back urban environment that celebrates the great outdoors. Nicknamed the "City of Sails," its harbors are filled with yachts of all sizes. To get the lay of the land, Josh climbs high for his first stop of the day to the top of Auckland's famous Harbor Bridge where he gets a spectacular guided view of the city. Next, he visits a local farm where he learns why New Zealand is famous for its sheep and he's challenged to test his skills as a sheep herder. Finally, Josh learns why it takes a team to sail a racing yacht when he has a lesson in sailboat racing on board New Zealand's most famous racing sailing yacht.

Josh spends the day ashore in St. Lucia discovering the landscape, food, and art of one of the Caribbean's most beautiful islands. He visits a rainforest where high in the trees, he learns the importance of the rainforest to the island's population. Then, he experiences its lushness by zip-lining across the tree canopy. Next, Josh visits the oldest working estate on the island that grows and produces St. Lucia's world-famous chocolate. Here, Josh learns an old technique for polishing cocoa beans by dancing on them in a barrel. He takes a food tour through St. Lucia's largest outdoor market and learns about native fruits and how once-exotic spices helped create the island's popular creole cuisine and sits down for a plate of St. Lucia's national dish of salted fish and green figs. Finally, Josh meets with two local artists, a father and son, whose work embodies the spirit and traditions of the island carved into scavenged wood.

Josh voyages to Oman, an ancient country on the Arabian Peninsula where many old Arab customs and traditions still prevail. In Muscat, Oman's capital, Josh takes a tour of the elegant Grand Mosque where he's amazed to learn 21,000 people can worship at the same time. Next, he heads to Oman's first capital in the 6th and 7th centuries, Nizwa, to learn about the craft of carpet weaving. After being introduced to a weaver and observing how to work a mensaje, a traditional loom, Josh tries his hand at weaving and realizes the process is not as simple as it looks. An intrinsic part of Omani hospitality is serving dates and Josh visits a date farm to learn more about this sweet fruit, how they're grown, and the unique system that brings water to the farms down from the mountains. Finally, Josh heads to Sharqiya Sands, a desert area known for its spectacular sand dunes where he meets with a member of a Bedouin tribe and learns how to travel in this extreme, but starkly beautiful environment.

Josh makes his first voyage to the bustling city of Manila, the capital of the Philippines. It's a city in constant motion and Josh heads out to visit Intramuros, the 400-year-old walled city in the heart of Manila. Built by the Spanish in the early 1500's, Josh goes on a bike tour and learns how the Philippines' first conquerors left a lasting influence on the country. The Philippines is located in the most active zone of volcanoes in the world, the "Pacific Rim of Fire," and Josh is excited to meet with a volcanologist to explore the smallest active volcano in the world. Finally, Josh meets a local chef and gets a cooking lesson in the unique style of cooking called adobo, which every Filipino cook learns to prepare.

Josh relaxes onboard and re-reads his journal entries that remind him of learning about how different fruits and vegetables are grown, harvested, and cooked into delectable dishes. In Savona, Italy he visits an unusual garden filled with herbs that are growing in a group of biodomes under the Mediterranean Sea. On the Greek island of Corfu, he learns how olives are harvested and turned into olive oil. Finally, in Cabo San Lucas, Josh visits an organic farm and restaurant where he is part of a farm to table meal by picking the vegetables and helping to turn them into a salsa side dish for an outdoor feast.