Dhani Jones traveled the world and experienced new cultures, people, food and sports. Get his complete travel itinerary for each location he visited.
Thailand
Dhani Jones explores the colorful city of Bangkok, Thailand. He will train to compete in a Muay Thai boxing match, Thailand's national sport. After endless hours of sweaty training, Dhani escapes the boxing ring to experience all that Thailand has to offer.
Switzerland In a ring of sawdust, in the rural regions of the Northern Swiss Alps, Dhani Jones is challenged by the local farmers, woodchoppers and cheese makers to a schwingen match. Dhani is exposed to a tradition that brings him face-to-face with some of the best "schwingers" in the country.
England
Dhani joins England's oldest rugby club and endures merciless practices prepping him for his rugby debut. From fox hunts to finding the perfect suit, Dhani finds himself immersed in an amusing and traditional English adventure.
Singapore
Dhani travels to Singapore and takes on the 2,000-year-old sport of dragon boat racing. After a practice with members of Singapore's national team, Dhani gets an official seat with the American Dragons team in time for the country's biggest race event -- The Annual Singapore Dragon Boat Festival.
Spain
Dhani is introduced to the 400-year-old obsession of Northern Spain, jai alai, a sport dubbed "the game of dodging death" and "ballet with bullets." Unfortunately for this NFL linebacker, these terrifying nicknames are no exaggeration. This court game features a rock-hard ball ricocheting at nearly 200 miles per hour, fast enough to shatter bulletproof glass.
Ireland
Ireland's hurling team invites Dhani to participate in this fast, bloody and brutal stick and ball game. Hurling is known as the sport of the "everyday Irishman," and Dhani struggles to grasp the basics of the game. But between practices, sheep-shearing and drinking Guinness, he is embraced by the passionate Irish community.
Australia
It takes more than just a Speedo to become an Australian Surf Life Saving champion. In and out of the ocean, Dhani must prove his strength, endurance, agility and love of the surf to the Aussie locals and lifeguards.
Cambodia
Kickboxing, fried tarantulas, contortionists and snake feeding all make Dhani's adventure to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, an unusual and unexpected experience. In a small, dark gym with a trainer who pushes him to the limits, Dhani learns the ancient martial art of pradal serey (Southeast Asian kickboxing).
New Zealand
Dhani visits Auckland, New Zealand, on a quest to conquer the sea as the next great kiwi sailor. In this "City of Sails," he has just one week to work his way on to an America's Cup yacht and then take the ultimate test in an actual Team New Zealand tryout.
Russia
Russia welcomes Dhani not only with homemade vodka, but also with the chance to become a true sambo fighter. Sambo, the art of self-defense without weapons, proves to be a complex and challenging sport for Dhani. To prepare, he takes ballet lessons and visits a Russian military base, becoming an inspired and coordinated fighter.
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