We were taught how to make traditional Japanese food by an 80-year-old Japanese Grandma! Adam's first day in Tokyo was spent treating Alun to (one of) the best birthday presents he's ever received. If you're a fan of Japanese cuisine and you've wondered how to make onigiri, or whether Alun can make onigiri better than Adam can, the answers lie within... Oishi! Speaking of delicious, Adam also shares a story from the famous farm involving an old sheep, dog food, and some sweet, sweet revenge. And if he had the chance, he would do it again!

Do all Thai massages have a happy ending? Adam shares a recent story from his travels in Thailand, where he was left flustered and confused by a Thai masseuse who gave him the wrong idea... or did she? If you're travelling to Thailand and intending on getting a Thai massage, use this episode as a lesson or a warning. It would seem Thai massages can be every bit as spicy as the food.

Surprise! It's Alun's birthday and Adam has flown to Japan to celebrate it with him. We discuss Adam's arrival in Tokyo, as well as his layover in Asia's worst airport. We tuck into 7-Eleven's finest birthday cake and revel in the joy and misery of Adam's favourite football team: Arsenal. Start the celebrations!

It's an explosion of flavours this week, as Adam takes part in a Thai cooking class in Bangkok. Touring a local market with the chef and his classmates: a curious Californian couple, it quickly became clear this was going to be no ordinary cooking class. Tune in to hear the embarrassment. It's about to get spicy!
We also discuss the decline of backpacker hostels. Is it too much to ask for a plug socket next to your bed? If the breakfast is free, does it mean you should eat it?

It's Adam's turn to be tested this week, on his knowledge of strange place names in the United States of America. It's a good thing there's not a family holiday riding on it. See if you can guess which ones are genuine holiday destinations and which one is completely fictitious. Alun promises to tell the truth, or there will be consequences. Adam's made his way to Bangkok but not before a flying visit to his old home of Melbourne. Did you know British citizens need visas to enter Australia? Blimey! Join a discussion filled with privilege, bureaucracy and a loss of perspective.

Can you live in Tokyo without speaking Japanese? Alun's nightmare comes true, as he faces a Japanese Language Quiz. He's been living in Japan for month but how many phrases has he learned? The stakes are high, as he has the chance to win a $200 journey on a bullet train! If you're about to travel Japan or you want to put your Japanese language skills to the test, play along! Did someone say "ekiben"?