Quest's World of Wonder
Globe trotter Richard Quest travels to different cities to discover and learn things about it in a way tourists can't.
- 2018-2026
- 9 seasons
- CNN
- Documentary, Action & Adventure
Globe trotter Richard Quest travels to different cities to discover and learn things about it in a way tourists can't.
Season 7 Episode Guide
11 Episodes 2024
Episode 1
Zanzibar
Sat, Jan 20, 2024
As the sun rises over the shores of Zanzibar, CNN's Richard Quest embarks on a grueling voyage, where the task of mastering the age-old art of sailing leaves him contemplating if he's set on a treacherous journey.
Episode 2
Geneva
Sat, Mar 16, 2024
When it comes to staying in Geneva and the Swiss Alps, CNN's Richard Quest thought he knew it all, but what he is about to discover is that the supposedly staid and serious Switzerland is anything but. Richard tries out watchmaking, skis with an Olympic champion and crosses a suspension bridge connecting two mountain peaks.
Episode 3
Cancún
Sat, Apr 20, 2024
Cancún certainly has a reputation that precedes it. 50 years ago this year, Cancún opened its first hotel doors after existing as an empty island with untouched beaches and remnants of the Maya civilization. Today, it is exactly what it was intended to be: an all-inclusive, jam-packed tourist magnet that people all over the world come to visit. The sun and surf, the jungle and adventure, all on offer.
Episode 4
Paris
Sat, May 18, 2024
CNN's Richard Quest navigates the Arc de Triomphe roundabout, goes on exclusive tours of iconic landmarks and backstage at the Moulin Rouge, and learns how to make a perfect omelet.
Episode 5
Osaka
Sat, Jun 15, 2024
Join CNN's Richard Quest as he and his crew explore the city known for its colorful culture, delicious street food and passionate baseball fans. Richard explores Osaka's famous casual street food scene, from classic favorites, like takoyaki and okonomiyaki, to modern treats, such as the social media beloved super-jiggly cheesecake. Discover how Osaka gets its nickname 'Kitchen of Japan' through the Cup Noodle Museum, local snacks at the ballpark, and more.
Episode 6
Mugla Province, Turkey
Sat, Jul 20, 2024
CNN's Richard Quest heads to the Mugla Province in Turkey, much loved by locals but still largely undiscovered by international tourists; his head for heights is severely tested, and he is puzzled as to how he ended up wrestling a stranger in a mud-filled bath.
Episode 7
Ho Chi Minh City
Sat, Aug 17, 2024
CNN's Richard Quest takes on the liveliness of Ho Chi Minh City, in Vietnam's south; he joins the bamboo circus, which depicts the contrasts of life between urban and rural Vietnam. Journalist Graham Greene may have said it best in his novel, "The Quiet American": "You come to Vietnam and you understand a lot in a few minutes, but the rest has got to be lived." Richard does just that in Saigon.
Episode 8
Melbourne
Sat, Sep 21, 2024
CNN's Richard Quest travels to the Great Southern Land to rediscover Melbourne, a city he hasn't visited in over 30 years. He ends up starstruck when he lands a guest appearance in a long-running soap opera, a superfan convinces Richard to go all-in on Vegemite, he gets up to his elbows in pastry dough, and a penguin parade leaves him in awe.
Episode 9
Boston
Sat, Oct 19, 2024
Boston, Massachusetts is one of America's oldest cities and the birthplace of the American Revolution, and is the perfect place to visit during this historic U.S. election year.
Episode 10
Sicily
Sat, Nov 16, 2024
CNN's Richard Quest travels to the Sicilian city of Catania and discovers how Mount Etna impacts people's lives; see the lives of the rich and famous at the San Domenico hotel.
Episode 11
Miami
Sat, Dec 21, 2024
The colors of Miami's architecture and clothing hit you in the face upon arrival. The hit 80s TV show "Miami Vice" may have put this city on the map, but 40 years on, there is more magic to discover.