Backpackers claim that Brunei's the most boring country in Asia. After speaking with numerous travellers, and hearing comments such as "Brunei's only worth visiting if you're counting countries", Alun went to see for himself. In this episode, we hear why Brunei is one of Asia's most misunderstood destinations. Stay tuned for Tales of a Trip, as Karl Watson shares a rollercoaster of a story! We find out the link between his YouTube channel, his wedding day, and altitude sickness in Tibet!

Eye-eye, Captain! Alun's cruising through the Borneo jungle this week. We hear all about his trip along the Kinabatangan River, as he attempts to see Borneo's big 5 on a budget! Impaired by an eye infection and up to his eyeballs in antibiotics, could having a big nose give him the edge? Will Alun finally catch a glimpse of a wild Orangutan? Prepare for road rash in this week's Tales of a Trip, as we hear from a listener whose Vietnam motorbike trip scarred him for life.

Alun's seen Orangutans in Borneo but how? We dive inside Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and ask whether it's an ethical sanctuary or a zoo-like tourist attraction. Alun’s final moments in Cebu, Philippines, were action-packed and fraught with danger. He narrowly escaped the island amid the devastation caused by Typhoon Tino. Our hearts go out to everyone affected, and we wish the people of the Philippines a safe and speedy recovery. Tales of a Trip returns with a Central Asian adventure! No engine? No problem! Expect large amounts of vodka and some traditional Mongolian hospitality.

This week, Alun's been diving with Thresher sharks in Malapascua. Rounding off his time in the Philippines, we hear what it's like to be back at scuba diving school and then thrown in at the deep end... with thresher sharks! Adam's out of character, as he relives the moment he simultaneously smashed his laptop and studio lamp, resulting in a trip to see some wheeling, dealing, Punjabi friends. Tales of a Trip returns with a wonderful story from a free-spirited traveler who embraces the chaos. An innocent stroll through the streets of Cusco turns into 7 hours of partying with strangers. Start the celebrations!

Adam survives New Zealand's most dangerous road but not without injury! We hear how a wild 4X4 ride through Skipper's Canyon was a bridge too far! Lord of the Rings filming locations, a suspect first aid kit, and a high risk of landslides was more than Adam bargained for. Did Adam strike gold or was the experience a thorn in his side? Alun's Miscellaneous Travel Item returns with a cameo from Vagabot. Adam's presented with a list of exotic travel destinations and must guess which one is completely fictitious. In with a chance of a free holiday, can he defeat his AI counterpart? Tales of a Trip takes a horrifying turn, as we hear from an incredibly brave American listener. Whilst living in Medellin, Colombia, he was robbed and beaten by an armed gang. Extreme and traumatic, this story's not for the faint-hearted.

Travel guides, travel novels, and travel magazines are the theme of this week's Tripping Point travel quiz! How much does Alun know about the travel publications that changed the world? Tune in and play along! Adam's been having campervan malfunctions, which have left him stranded in the rain. Apparently leaving the headlights switched on all day can run the battery down... Fortunately there's a French stallion on hand to save the day! Tales of a Trip goes hitchhiking this week, as we hear from a young chap who was picked up whilst walking the Te Araroa. Putting his trust in complete strangers, a trip to the local supermarket turned into days of fishing and playing golf!