The Lockdown Traveller
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Episode 34: Turkey - Sparkling Meringues, Scribbly Mercenaries, and Soggy Medusas
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This time on TLT, Zaeem invades an abandoned castle with a whip, Ali takes a wrong turn and gets stuck in a reservoir, and Zaki channels his inne...
Episode 33: Netherlands - Waterbenders, Wee Cakes, and Wealthy Cats
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This time on TLT, Zaki weighs in on the most appropriate method to identify a witch, Zaeem abandons worldly pursuits to become one with nature, and Al...
Episode 32: Mongolia - Horse Milk, Historic Monuments, and Hidden Mowglis
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This time on TLT, Zaki hunts with eagles, Ali downs some horse milk, and Zaeem tries to unlock the mysteries of Mowgli. Join us as we head to Mongolia...
Episode 31: Philippines - Alien Toys, Ascending Coffins, and Appetizing Purples
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This time on TLT, Zaki horrifies us as he gawps at a unique village, Zaeem gets hit in the face by some immersive art, and Ali fails to explain why co...
Episode 30: Argentina - Massive Sloths, Mysterious Mazes, and Messed-Up Dinosaurs
10 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This time on TLT, Zaeem loses himself in a maze, Ali delivers an Oscar-worthy rendition of the Atlantis of Argentina, and Zaki introduces us to the st...
Episode 29: Kenya - Cow Unicorns, Corrupt Umbrellas, and Cyclops Bats
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This time on TLT, Ali splits a meal with a giraffe, Zaki watches Ghost Rider go round a volcano, and Zaeem auditions for David Attenborough's job. Joi...
Episode 28: Anniversary Special - Jingle Jangle Dingle Dangle
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This time on TLT, Ali tries to make friends, Zaki denies knowing a person named Jangle, and Zaeem defends post offices (again). Join us as we go over ...
Episode 27: Portugal - Withered Queens, Wizarding Connections, and Water Boys
15 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This time on TLT, Ali astounds the others with a Shakespearean retelling of a Portuguese love ballad, Zaki downs volcanic food like a savage while pla...
Episode 26: Ireland - Distraught Fairies, Dapper Goats, and Desecrated Corpses
08 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This time on TLT, Ali introduces the boys to his mates in a crypt, Zaeem gobs off about walkways, and Zaki rides a royal goat into battle. Join us as ...
Episode 25: UAE - Cop Cars, Clever Clocks, and Creaky Creeks
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This time on TLT, Ali gawps at recovering falcons, Zaki uncovers ancient tombs whilst cruising in a cop supercar, and Zaeem forgoes a catered list of ...
Episode 24: Austria - Farcical Football, Faultless Forgeries, and Ferocious Fiddlers
13 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This time on TLT, Ali ventures to waterfalls to find himself a fiddling mentor, Zaki resumes his role as Mr. Creepy by buying a witches’ castle, and...
Episode 23: Mauritius - Stamps, Submarines, and Stupid Movies
30 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This time on TLT, Zaki colour-coordinates some dirt, Ali dons a fishbowl and crashes his Vespa into the Indian Ocean, and Zaeem touches up two s...
Episode 22: Sweden - Greedy Badgers, Ghostly Priests, and Groundbreaking Failures
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This time on TLT, Ali gets attacked by badgers, Zaki pushes an old spirit off his chair, and Zaeem goes planet hopping. Join us as we explore the more...
Episode 21: Ramadan Special - Saucy Samosas, Scotch Eggs, and Sonic the Hedgehog
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This time on TLT, we take a pause from travelling to focus on the month of Ramadan (and a LOT of food). Join us as Zaki partakes in Samosa wars, a sev...
Episode 20: Samoa - Clover Temples, Coconut Tossing, and Corrupted Trees
04 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This time on TLT, Zaki reaches enlightenment by taking a holiday from evil, death, and destruction; Ali releases some feral fish into the wild; and Za...
Episode 19: Uzbekistan - Silk Roads, Space Runes, and Squirrel Rulers
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This time on TLT, Zaki applies for planning permission at a nearby necropolis, Ali piles up squirrels to measure a minaret, and Zaeem takes a nap on a...
Episode 18: Greece - Fortune Tellers, Famished Kings, and Phlegm-Eating Doctors
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This time on TLT, Ali interns with Hippocrates and nibbles on earwax, Zaki gets a placement in Hades’ sanctum, and Zaeem skulks around in Zeus’s c...
Episode 17: Nicaragua - Pirates, Prisons, and Pools of Mud
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This time on TLT, Zaeem contemplates hiding bodies in boiling pools of mud, Zaki partners with Boy Scouts to run a torture fortress, and Ali meets the...
Episode 16: Siberia - Shaved Fish, Space Rocks, and Seagull Matchmakers
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This time on TLT, Zaki downs frozen fish, Ali lives in a forest with his mate the Yeti, and Zaeem is left alone on an island to face his mortal enemy,...
Episode 15: Vietnam - Weasel Coffee, Wandering Souls, and Weird Taxidermy
24 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This time on TLT, Zaeem chases after weasels and snakes for coffee and poppadoms, Ali shows his age by getting stuck in some tunnels and forgetting th...
Episode 14: Tunisia - Sacrifices, Star Wars, and Sea Goats
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on TLT, we head to Tunisia! Join us as Zaki and Zaeem visit iconic Star Wars locations, discover secret gardens, and relax at scenic resorts...
Episode 13: Christmas Special - Festivals, Fireworks, and Fried Chicken
25 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This time on TLT, we halt our travels to stalk a certain person in a red suit (no, not Zaeem). In a jam-packed Xmas special, we attempt to cover Santa...
Episode 12: New Zealand - The Lord of the Rings (and Other Things)
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This time on TLT, Zaki breaks down the trajectory and efficacy of an elven bow, Zaeem dances on tables at The Prancing Pony, and Ali grows a long bear...
Episode 11: Luxembourg - Phantoms, Forests, and Fishy Legends
29 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on TLT, Zaeem produces some stellar facts whilst trapped in a casemate, Zaki discusses the purpose of monks when it comes to werewolves, and...
Episode 10: Jordan - Djinns, Dynasties, and Donkey Storage
15 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To those who survived the Halloween special, welcome back, we salute you. This week on TLT, Ali discusses donkey storage feasibility, Zaki befriends d...
Episode 9: Halloween Special - Murders, Mysteries, and Mutations
31 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This time on TLT, we bring on Halloween. With our resident creepy man Zaki at the reins, we run through the top 10 scariest locations around the globe...
Episode 8: Bolivia - Brawls, Butterflies, and Breakdancing Dinosaurs
25 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This time on TLT, Ali auditions for National Geographic, Zaki challenges us to a dance off, and Zaeem decides to face his fear of butterflies (yep...b...
Episode 7: Pakistan - Salt Mines, Snow Leopards, and Spooky Children
18 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This time on TLT, Zaki interviews creepy children, Zaeem inspects a bridge to meet safety regulations, and Ali faces his mortal enemy. Join us as we p...
Episode 6: Japan - Toilets, Trains, and Tokyo Drift
11 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on TLT, Zaeem valiantly defends his choice for Tokyo’s best film, Zaki convinces us to visit Hell Valley, and Ali gets side-tracked by a t...
Episode 5: Estonia - Legends, Lock-Ups, and Lavish Weddings
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on TLT, Zaki tries to convince us to visit a tree, Ali talks taxes, and Zaeem discusses the length of a road. Estonia is the destination and...
Episode 4: Namibia - Bull Deities, Baobab Trees, and Bum-Water Beetles
20 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This time on TLT, the lads talk about everything from slapping ghosts and raisin-stealing monsters to handy lions and rusty cars. Oh, and we somehow m...
Episode 3: Wales - Whales, Wails, and Wells
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This time on TLT, the boys explore Wales, well... attempt to explore Wales whilst Zaeem tries to use the show to make Whale and Bean puns.... join us ...
Episode 2: Scotland - Myths, Milk, and Mars Bars
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This time on TLT, the Gents decide to stroll to Scotland. Well, two of them, at least. The other one would have to get a flight. Join us as we discuss...
Episode 1: Pilot - Really Bad Mics, Travel, and Goldilocks
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in our first episode of TLT, where we discuss the motives behind travelling in a pandemic. We discuss modes of transport, accommodation and wh...