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The Reluctant Traveller with Eugene Levy

It's time to kick the bucket list.

7.4(37)

First Aired:February 24, 2023

Seasons:3 seasons

Episodes:23

Status:Returning Series

Award-winning actor and nervous explorer Eugene Levy steps out of his comfort zone for a whirlwind tour of the world's most beautiful and intriguing destinations.

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Cast

Eugene Levy

Self - Host

Seasons

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.

E1Finland

35m4.3

Feb 24, 2023

A sleigh ride leads Eugene to the Arctic TreeHouse Hotel for ice fishing, husky sledding, vodka sipping and a deep dive into happiness.

E2Costa Rica

35m3.5

Feb 24, 2023

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

E3Venice

33m4.5

Feb 24, 2023

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.

E4Utah

37m1.0

Feb 24, 2023

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

E5Maldives

34m1.0

Feb 24, 2023

Hoping to earn his sea legs, Eugene arrives at the ultraluxe Kudadoo — a personalized island resort that provides “anything, anytime, anywhere.”

E6South Africa

33m1.0

Feb 24, 2023

Eugene checks into a train hotel suspended above Kruger National Park and explores the wonders of wildlife with animal conservationists.

E7Lisbon

33m1.0

Feb 24, 2023

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.

E8Tokyo

38m1.0

Feb 24, 2023

Inspired by his son, Eugene makes his way to Tokyo for noodle slurping, sumo wrestling, typhoon training and a stay at HOSHINOYA.

Levy ventures even further off the beaten path, inspired to experience local practices and global escapades with friends both new and old, including preparing for Midsummer in Swedish tradition with a moose-tracking adventure, visiting his mother's childhood homeland of Scotland for the first time, dining with a luminary and taking a bite out of French cuisine in Saint-Tropez, embracing wellness with a hay bath under German thatched roofs on the island of Sylt, voyaging on a Greek fishing expedition around Milos, learning medieval customs and harvesting grapes in Italy, and playing soccer with an iconic Spanish star in Seville, Spain.

E1Sweden: Midsummer

32m1.0

Mar 8, 2024

Eugene kicks off his epic adventure with a festive celebration, practices moose calling, and kayaks down one of the country's longest rivers.

E2Scotland: My Mother's Country

35m1.0

Mar 8, 2024

Past meets present as Eugene explores his emotional family history in Glasgow and lives like a royal at the stunning Candacraig castle.

E3France: The Secrets of Saint-Tropez

37m1.0

Mar 15, 2024

Eugene gets a taste of glamour with Joan Collins, broadens his palate with oysters, and attempts the art of beekeeping in Provence.

E4Germany: The Health Resort

37m4.0

Mar 22, 2024

Off the beaten path in Sylt, Eugene explores a world of wellness, complete with hay baths and fasting at the Lanserhof holistic retreat.

E5Italy: La Dolce Vita

34m4.5

Mar 29, 2024

Eugene dives deeper into his favorite European country to visit. On the agenda: truffle hunting, wine harvesting, and jousting.

E6Greece: Island-Hopping in the Aegean

36m4.0

Apr 5, 2024

On the tiny island of Milos, Eugene reflects on the value of family when he befriends a father-son duo living their dream.

E7Spain: Adventures in Andalusia

32m1.0

Apr 12, 2024

Eugene's trip ends in Spain, where he meets soccer icon Héctor Bellerín and enjoys the epic showdown of Real Betis vs. Sevilla FC.

After confronting his fears and stepping outside his comfort zone in the first two seasons, Levy is inching closer to becoming an avid traveler. But before he can claim that title, he's discovering what the “ultimate travel bucket list” is all about, and he gets a little help from a very special guest, the Prince of Wales. This season, Levy is also joined by a few famously familiar faces — including multiplatinum superstar and five-time Grammy Award winner Michael Bublé; Levy's daughter, “Schitt's Creek” and “SurrealEstate” star Sarah Levy; NOWZ, one of the newest K-pop boy bands; and Rahul Dravid, former Indian cricketer known as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket.

E1Celebrating Day of the Dead in Mexico

40m4.0

Sep 19, 2025

Eugene's journey begins in Oaxaca at an iconic parade, before he gets a taste of mezcal, lucha libre, and the holiday's more spiritual side.

E2Waltzing in the City of Music: Vienna

37m4.0

Sep 19, 2025

Eugene brings his love of classical music to the Austrian capital and helps prep for a prestigious ball—where he tries out some new dance moves.

E3Hitting the Open Road in Louisiana

40m4.0

Sep 26, 2025

Down in Cajun country, Eugene gears up for an RV adventure with side quests that include a crawfish boil, swamp tour, and unexpected motorbike ride.

E4Living the Royal Life in the UK

43m9.0

Oct 3, 2025

Windsor Castle opens its gates to Eugene, who's given the tour of his life by none other than The Prince of Wales.

E5Trendsetting in South Korea

37m

Oct 10, 2025

Eugene dives into Seoul and its famed cultural exports, from the K-Pop phenomenon and beauty products to Korean street food and mukbang.

E6Partying on St. Paddy's Day in Ireland

37m

Oct 17, 2025

It's a family reunion! Eugene's daughter Sarah joins him at a historic cottage to celebrate Ireland's patron saint.

E7Journeying Through a Jewel of India

37m

Oct 24, 2025

Stretching his comfort zone, Eugene hits the streets and markets of the Blue City (Jodhpur), then meets some pro cricket players in Jaipur.

E8Going Wild for a Weekend in Vancouver

36m

Oct 31, 2025

For the last stop of his bucket-list journey, Eugene experiences the best of Canada's west coast with a local legend—superstar singer Michael Bublé.

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Award-winning actor and nervous explorer Eugene Levy steps out of his comfort zone for a whirlwind tour of the world's most beautiful and intriguing destinations.