Simon arrives in the capital city of Manila, the densest city in the world and a pressure cooker of all things extreme. He spends a day out with farmers who solve rat infestations by eating them.

This former capital of French Indochina is the country's economic powerhouse today. Armed with a delivery list, Simon heads out to conquer the roads with Vietnam's most iconic mode of transportation.

Simon is taken out of his comfort zone into the lush tropical province of West Sumatra – one of Indonesia's most earthquake prone areas. He takes part in the exhilarating sport of mud cow racing.

Simon heads to Gansu, which used to serve as the link between Western Asia and the rest of China. His first stop is the Yellow River which he will attempt to cross on a raft made out of sheepskin!

Simon heads to South Korea's second largest city and its summertime playground. He catches and eats a Korean favourite, Hagfish, a mucus-spewing creature that dwells at the bottom of the sea bed.

Simon puts his manhood to the test in Inner Mongolia. He wrestles some of the strongest men in an ultimate test of strength and stamina. Does he have what it takes to call himself an Inner Mongolian man?