Adventure or Luxury (2017)
Synopsis
Russ Malkin, experienced television adventurer and Charley Speed, award-winning supermodel are chalk and cheese when it comes to travel.
Creator
Russ Malkin, Charley Speed, Andres Reynaga
Episodes
Superyacht or Off Road Motorbike
After a long flight, Russ takes Charley to the Bangkok Triumph dealership to collect two new Tiger 800s and they head off on their first adventure, off-roading near the mountains. Charley returns the favour by treating Russ to a night aboard the 135ft, £20M Ocean Emerald superyacht. Finally, they're off to Thailand's old capital city Ayutthaya on a mountain biking adventure through temples.
The City or the Jungle
Russ and Charley head off camping in the jungle for a night in hammocks. Back in Bangkok, Charley shows Russ his version of a night out, touring the best bars in the city with a private chauffeur. The take Tuk Tuks from Mae Wang to Pai near the border with Myanmar. Finally, they put their tuxedos to use, on a mission to find the island made famous by The Man With The Golden Gun.
Overnight Train or Rooftop Bars
Russ organises a head-to-head longboat race along the Chaopraya river in Bangkok. Charley takes Russ to meet Deepak Ohri, the head of the Lebua hotel to talk and try their £5,000 a bottle whisky. They jump on a 15-hour overnight train to Chaing Mai and finally arrive at the luxurious Anantara hotel - where they try their hand at Yoga with the resident instructor.
Bamboo Rafting or Afternoon Tea
In Mae Wang, Russ and Charley try their hand at building bamboo rafts and race them down the river. They visit a famous riverside cafe for luxury afternoon tea, and then make their way to Crazy Horse mountain - where after a long hike, they abseil into a deep, dark cave.
Sunday Drive or Snake Island
After transferring to Phuket in the south of Thailand, they meet up with billionaire Bill Heinecke - and head out on the ultimate Sunday drive, in Bill's classic 1960s Jaguar E-Type, but things don't go quite to plan. The next morning Charley and Russ venture off into the deserted island, even after warnings that the locals nicknamed it "Snake Island".
Longboats or Lamborghinis
Russ and Charley join some local fishermen - taking longboats out to sea with the intention of catching dinner. They join their resident Muy Thai Boxing pro in the hotel's own ring. Russ takes Charley on his first ever climb on one of Krabi's islands. Charley has one last treat in store, a visit to a local entrepreneur who has a collection of super cars including the ultra-rare Lamborghini.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Adventure or Luxury
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Production
Dash Pictures, Red Arrow Studios International, Showcase TV