Travel Man: 48 Hours in... - Season 11
Season 11
Episodes
Vilnius
Joe Lycett explores how to get the most out of a weekend away with a fun-packed, 48-hour itinerary of trademark humour and facts. This time, fellow comedian Sarah Millican joins him for an exploration of the Lithuanian capital Vilnius. The duo take to the skies to see the city from above - an experience they find by turns terrifying, thrilling and beautiful. Keen to explore Lithuanian cuisine, they sample cold beetroot soup and cepelini dumplings washed down with gira, a drink made from fermented beer. Later, the pair explore Vilnius' medieval centre on foot, taking in Gediminas's tower and Lukiskes Prison.
Dublin
Comedian Mawaan Rizwan joins Joe Lycett to explore Dublin. Ten statues across the city have been given QR codes. When visitors scan the code, the statue phones them, so Joe and Mawaan get to hear from Oscar Wilde and Molly Malone. After exploring the city's smallest restaurant, they head to its largest tourist attraction, the Guinness Storehouse, where they learn how to pour the perfect pint and even get their faces printed on it. Day two begins with a swim at Forty Foot, then at Windmill Lane studios the duo learn the story of Ireland's answer to Abbey Road and lay down a track of their own.
Salzburg
Joe and Roisin Conaty visit the fairy-tale city of Salzburg, where they enjoy a three-course meal on horse and carriage tour, some forest-bathing, and a spot of musical cycling
Marseille
Asim Chaudhry joins Joe to spend le weekend in Marseille. Together they visit Hotel Le Corbusier, venture through an underwater museum, and learn some tricks at a world-famous skatepark.
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