The Reluctant Traveler: Season 1

Eugene 'reluctantly' travels to northern Finland, the happiest nation in the world, to find his 'sisu' by trying ice fishing, reindeer feeding, husky sledding, and seeing the aurora borealis (northern lights).

Eugene journeys into the jungle where he sleeps among the trees, comes face-to-face with deadly wildlife, and conquers a major fear.

In Italy's most visited city, Eugene checks into the historic Gritti palace, bonds with a gondolier, and reminisces working with his son, Daniel.

An anxious helicopter tour lands Eugene at Amangiri, where he takes in the desert's beauty and connects with the surrounding Navajo nation.

Hoping to earn his sea legs, Eugene arrives at the ultraluxe Kudadoo - a personalized Island resort that provides "anything, anytime, anywhere."

Eugene has an intimate experience with an elephant.

Eugene tries some local Iberian cuisine.

Eugene referees a sumo match.