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Julia is travelling across South Australia following The Explorer's Way, one of the world's great road trips. She discovers Coober Pedy, a mining town where the residents live in underground homes dug out of the soft rock. Julia checks into Shelley's Underground Beauty Salon and meets beauty therapist Shelley and husband Rod, who is a retired opal miner.

Comedian and writer David Baddiel sets off on an adventure of a lifetime along the Silk Road. Starting at its eastern terminus in Xi'an, David visits the market to get himself kitted out for the long journey ahead buying tea, a lucky charm and pants that fit. As he heads west, he discovers the secret of silk that could get a man killed and visits some amazing caves containing hidden treasures. He rides a camel through a haunted desert and channels Indiana Jones as he hunts down the original Great Wall of China, before taking an overnight train to Turpan.

Julia explores the red centre of Australia and discovers a land of surprises. At Alice Springs, Julia is roped into The Henley on Todd Regatta, an annual dry river boat race. She gets roped into the race joining the underdogs - The Pirate Team - to see if she can turn their losing streak around.

Julia explores Australia's Northern Territory, including the tropical wetlands of the top end. She takes a scenic helicopter flight into the flood plains around the Mary River, where she sets off on a crocodile safari with wildlife ranger Chase Johnson.

Luke's next stop is Ninh Binh, which is a scenic wonderland with its majestic rolling mountains and intricate waterways. An early start at the local market, Luke meets a rice farmer who also catches and sells tiny rice paddy crabs. She offers to take Luke out on her canoe for a spot of crab hunting.

Julia explores the coastal city of Perth, one of the most isolated cities on the planet. She discovers the story of how London's bells ended up in Perth's iconic Bell Tower. Water has shaped the city's fortunes, and she meets a boat builder who now builds luxury yachts.

Join Liv Phyland as she explores the beautiful prefectures of Kyushu. Liv introduces us to the nature, local culture and foods which are characteristic to this fascinating Island.

Join Liv Phyland as she travels to Japan to discover its southern-most island, Okinawa. It is now is the no.1 holiday destination of Japanese people, offering its unique nature, culture and food.

Join Liv Phyland as she explores the beautiful prefectures of Kyushu. Liv introduces us to the nature, local culture and foods which are characteristic to this fascinating Island.

Join Liv Phyland as she explores the beautiful prefectures of Kyushu. Liv introduces us to the nature, local culture and foods which are characteristic to this fascinating Island.

Luke's next stop is Hoi An. While en route, Luke cooks wok tossed beef in the train's kitchen carriage. He soon realises the onboard cooks have an amazing ability of balance, while the train moves from side to side on the railway tracks.

Sir Tony begins his USA journey in San Francisco on the West coast, where the hippie heritage he fondly remembers has now been replaced by high tech start-ups. From there, he jumps aboard the famous California Zephyr bound for Denver, Colorado, and finds himself grooming Roger, a show pig, for the local state fair. From the grandeur of the Rockies, Tony heads Deep South to the sticky heat and the streets of New Orleans, emerging from the train station into the middle of a musical parade. He blasts through swamps to find alligators, before heading for New York.

Luke boards the train at Ga Thap Cham, and soon finds his way to Nha Trang, a similar vibe to the Riviera of France. Nha Trang is known for its diverse sea life and beautiful coastline, and here, Luke hand catches his favourite seafood - sea urchin.

Dressed in a kimono and already confused by which slippers he's supposed to be wearing, Tony is bemused by Japan from the moment he arrives. Starting in the southern island of Kyushu, Tony embarks on a train-filled journey through the country. To cover the huge distances in time, Tony jumps on the legendary Japanese bullet train and is soon hurtling along at 322km/h.

The explorer and his guide journey by any means available deeper into the badlands of Dagestan, a region of Russia that the British Foreign Office warns against visiting.

Albert Lin travels to the famous Machu Picchu, where LiDAR technology reveals evidence of an even older civilisation's involvement.

Luke visits the city of flowers, known as Dalat, where the French influence can be seen everywhere.

Luke Nguyen embarks on a trip around Vietnam aboard the country's most interconnected railway line. He begins his journey in Ho Chi Minh, and discovers how rapidly it's developed over the years.