Dhani Tackles the Globe - Season 1

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Thailand

1 - Thailand

Air Date: March 16, 2009

Dhani Jones explores the colorful city of Bangkok, Thailand, and trains to compete in a Muay Thai boxing match.

Switzerland

2 - Switzerland

Air Date: March 23, 2009

Farmers, woodchoppers and cheesemakers of the Swiss Alps challenge Dhani to a Schwingen match; Dhani wrestles with a language barrier and men twice his size.

England

3 - England

Air Date: March 30, 2009

Dhani travels to London with the goal of becoming a true English gentleman via the sport and culture of rugby; Dhani visits with England's oldest rugby club, goes on a fox hunt and... Full summary

Singapore

4 - Singapore

Air Date: April 6, 2009

Dhani journeys to Singapore and tries the 2,000-year-old sport of dragon boat racing.

Ireland

5 - Ireland

Air Date: April 20, 2009

Dhani plays jai alai, the 400-year-old obsession of northern Spain that has been dubbed "ballet with bullets."

Australia

6 - Australia

Air Date: April 27, 2009

Dhani visits Ireland and tries playing the national sport of hurling.

Australia

7 - Australia

Air Date: April 27, 2009

Dhani must prove his strength, endurance, agility and love of the surf to Australian locals and lifeguards in and out of the ocean.

New Zealand

8 - New Zealand

Air Date: May 11, 2009

Kickboxing, fried tarantulas, contortionists and snake feeding highlight Dhani's visit to Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Russia

9 - Russia

Air Date: May 18, 2009

Dhani visits New Zealand on a quest to become a crewman on an America's Cup yacht within one week, then take the ultimate sailing test in an actual Team New Zealand tryout.

Russia

10 - Russia

Air Date: May 18, 2009

Dhani visits Russia; homemade vodka; fighting sambo-style without weapons.