The first three series of the Sky 1 comedy travelogue in which Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send Karl Pilkington, who doesn't like travelling, off around the globe to various destinations including New Zealand, China, Alaska, Africa, America and Japan. Hoping the trips will force Karl out of his comfort zone, broaden his mind and change his outlook on the world, the pair keep in touch with him by telephone from London, as he offers his unique insights on some of the world's most iconic sights, including amongst others, the Great Wall of China, Christ the Redeemer in Brazil and Petra in Jordan.