Season 1 Plot
Levy visits some of the world's most beautiful and intriguing destinations in Costa Rica, Finland, Italy, Japan, Maldives, Portugal, South Africa and the United States, exploring remarkable hotels and the places and cultures surrounding them.
The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy Season 1 aired on February 24th, 2023.
Season 1 Episodes
1. Finland
A sleigh ride leads Eugene to the Arctic TreeHouse Hotel for ice fishing, husky sledding, vodka sipping and a deep dive into happiness.
2. Costa Rica
Eugene journeys into the jungle, where he sleeps among the trees, comes face-to-face with deadly wildlife and conquers a major fear.
3. Venice
In Italy's most visited city, Eugene checks into the historic Gritti Palace, bonds with a gondolier and reminisces about working with his son, Daniel.
4. Utah
An anxious helicopter tour lands Eugene at Amangiri, where he takes in the desert's beauty and connects with the surrounding Navajo Nation.
5. Maldives
Hoping to earn his sea legs, Eugene arrives at the ultraluxe Kudadoo — a personalized island resort that provides “anything, anytime, anywhere.”
6. South Africa
Eugene checks into a train hotel suspended above Kruger National Park and explores the wonders of wildlife with animal conservationists.
7. Lisbon
Things take a spicy turn in Lisbon, where Eugene learns to make peri-peri sauce. Also on the menu? Sailing, tile painting and a musical collaboration.
8. Tokyo
Inspired by his son, Eugene makes his way to Tokyo for noodle slurping, sumo wrestling, typhoon training and a stay at HOSHINOYA.