Vanuatu has countless pretty and unspoiled beaches, with palm trees overhanging the water and islands where rainforests cover the landscape. But the strongest asset of this Pacific paradise is its people. Even in the most remote of villages you can’t help but feel welcome! There’s plenty of adventure and clean, clear water to cap it all off.

Korea is a fascinating and complex nation. It’s a place where ancient Confucianism is juxtaposed with an insatiable appetite for technology. We start at the heart of this thriving nation, Seoul. Its ten million inhabitants live in the shadows of high-rise buildings, but amidst the cities intensity there are temples where a quiet respectfulness fills the air.

Hawaii is arguably the world’s best-known island holiday destination. It’s an adventure lover’s playground with volcanoes, mountains, diving, surfing and loads of other fun activities. But there are also plenty of opportunities to just chill out on a beach, get your shopping fix or indulge in some incredible food.

As far as cities go, Taipei is one of the most intense, chaotic and diverse metropolitan centres on earth. We learn about Taiwan’s turbulent history, take a look at the country’s unique culture and indulge in the famous street food. But before we set off on adventure, we visit the second tallest building on the planet – Taipei 101.

From the noise and chaos of Taipei, to the cities in the south west of the country. Here is a more traditional way of life, and a chance to explore more of Taiwan’s fascinating history before heading into the heart of the nation to see the spectacular Alishan mountains.

The journey starts in the European-influenced city of Christchurch, before picking up a motorhome and hitting the road to explore the South Island. Kayaking in icy waters, four-wheel driving in terrain where Lord of the Rings was filmed, walking on a glacier and learning a little about the Maori culture. It’s all in a days’ work.

As far as frontiers go, the Australian Outback is one of the last places on earth where you can really get lost! We take you from what many consider the Galapagos of Australia – Kangaroo Island – and into the water to swim with sea lions and tuna, before heading through wineries, ancient mountains and into the desert on a 4,000km adventure.

We travel from Vancouver and into the heart of Canada. One of the biggest countries on the planet, it has a huge diversity in landscapes, wildlife and culture. This part of the journey takes in Canada’s most famous wine region, the desert, gorgeous lakes, and the spectacular Canadian Rocky Mountains.

We explore the French settled east of the country. We visit the awe-inspiring Niagara Falls, before heading into the wilderness. But it’s the discovery of Canada’s history as we take in the sites of Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal, that is the real eye opener!

Fiji is the perfect destination for those looking for a hassle-free holiday. It has white, sandy beaches, five star resorts, golf courses, snorkelling and other watersports. We uncover the story of its people and cultural diversity. It’s these things that add another dynamic and an element of drama.

We’ve saved the best for last in the final episode of season one of The Travel Bug. Here we take a look at the highlights of the season and some of the special things that we couldn’t fit in. We show some amazing places including Lord Howe Island and hidden gems of the Pacific. It’s sure to be one of the most entertaining episodes of all!