Rainn Wilson and the Geography of BlissHost and intrepid traveler Rainn Wilson traverses the globe searching for the secrets to the happiest societies on earth. Exploring some of the happiest and least happy places on earth from Iceland to Bulgaria to Ghana, and in a profound, humorous, and experiential way that unpacks the science of happiness.
WriterEric Weiner
Happiness Is a Bottle of Cod Liver Oil
May 18, 2023
In Iceland, Rainn gets nude in a hot spring, chugs cod liver oil and learns the art of failure.
Happiness Is a Stranger's Shower
May 18, 2023
In Bulgaria, Rainn skateboards, gorges on pastries and attends a concert in a stranger’s bedroom.
Happiness Is a Condom Box Burial
May 18, 2023
Rainn travels to Accra, Ghana, to find out how much of happiness is a matter of perspective.
Happiness Is Quieting Your @#$%^&* Mind
May 18, 2023
In Thailand, Rainn learns how to enjoy himself after a fortune teller warns him of impending doom.
Happiness Is a Piñata Full of Rodents
May 18, 2023
Finally home, Rainn explores bliss in Los Angeles alongside sugar-rushed kids smashing piñatas.
