Intrepid Journeys

Jeremy Wells leave his media lunch behind to taste camel in Libya. He explores Tripoli's ancient medina, dines in traditional Berber settlements, journeys through the Jebel Nafusa highlands, and rides an angry camel. He drives to the desert border of Algeria, wanders the ruins of Leptis Magna, and views the impressive theatre of Sabratha while embracing the Arab custom of 'hand-holding' between men.

Former Cabinet Minister John Tamihere flies into China and then travels to Pakistan.

Entrepreneur and television personality Suzanne Paul travels to Vietnam and China. While there she does some shopping, sees some ancient cliff paintings, and the rustic countryside of the two nations.

While travelling in Iran, Mary gains an insight into the lives of Silk Road traders, spends time at an Iranian wedding, gets dirty with Nomads and enters into the mysterious world of the Zoroastrians.

John Banks sees the stunning mountains, beautiful rainforests and idyllic beaches which form Madagascar's wonderful landscape. Home to an incredible numbers of endangered lemurs, he spent time in the national parks and reserves in search of these remarkable creatures. With time on Madagascar's magnificent Indian Ocean beaches, this is a wildlife adventure in paradise.

Fresh off the back of an All Black tour, Anton Oliver jets his way from the UK to trek through one of the most beautiful places on earth, Nepal.

Te Radar travels to Mali and the legendary Timbuktu, celebrating life and music at the 'Festival au Desert'. He treks to a Dogon community and spends time with some locals before he cruises along the Niger river and try's to escape the incessant dust. Te also makes a visit to lively Bamako, Mopti and the famous mud mosque at Djenne.