The Reluctant Traveler

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

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

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.

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