An Idiot Abroad - Season 01 Official

In the first season of An Idiot Abroad , actor-comedians and Stephen Merchant send their "uncultured" and home-loving friend Karl Pilkington on a journey to visit the New Seven Wonders of the World .

Karl visits the following locations, which include six of the New Seven Wonders and the Great Pyramids (substituted for the Colosseum) : An Idiot Abroad (TV Series 2010–2012) An Idiot Abroad - Season 01

The series is presented as a practical joke and sociology experiment: while Merchant hopes travel will broaden Karl's mind, Gervais admits the trip is an "expensive gag" intended to make Karl as miserable as possible for his own amusement . In the first season of An Idiot Abroad

Throughout the eight episodes, Karl struggles with unfamiliar cultures, local cuisines (such as eating toads and testicles), and the lack of basic British comforts . Episode Itinerary Episode Itinerary