The Lockdown Traveller
By Ali, Zaeem, and Zaki
Join Ali, Zaki, and Zaeem at The Lockdown Traveller as we use the time in COVID-19 lockdown to (virtually) exhibit wanderlust; to create a list of all the places we want to travel to and visit when lockdown finally ends.
The Lockdown TravellerMar 21, 2021
Episode 34: Turkey - Sparkling Meringues, Scribbly Mercenaries, and Soggy Medusas
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 inner Paul Hollywood as he talks about meringues and cheesecakes. Join us on our special tour of Turkey!
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Episode 33: Netherlands - Waterbenders, Wee Cakes, and Wealthy Cats
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 Ali searches for "coffee" while boat-hopping in the canals. Join us as we head to the Netherlands!
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Episode 32: Mongolia - Horse Milk, Historic Monuments, and Hidden Mowglis
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!
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Episode 31: Philippines - Alien Toys, Ascending Coffins, and Appetizing Purples
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 colours have flavours. Join us as we explore the greatest sights the Philippines has to offer!
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Episode 30: Argentina - Massive Sloths, Mysterious Mazes, and Messed-Up Dinosaurs
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 stupidest-looking dinosaur ever. Join us as we explore the ins and outs of Argentina!
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Episode 29: Kenya - Cow Unicorns, Corrupt Umbrellas, and Cyclops Bats
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. Join us as we explore Kenya, where The Lockdown Traveller is 4th on the list of most-listened-to podcasts!
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Episode 28: Anniversary Special - Jingle Jangle Dingle Dangle
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 our favourite bits from the past 27 episodes. Enjoy!
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Episode 27: Portugal - Withered Queens, Wizarding Connections, and Water Boys
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 playing in a mud bath, and Zaeem drifts a wicker basket down a road while shouting about magic. Join us as we try to talk about Portugal amidst all this!
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Episode 26: Ireland - Distraught Fairies, Dapper Goats, and Desecrated Corpses
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 we explore the more unknown sights in both Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland.
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Episode 25: UAE - Cop Cars, Clever Clocks, and Creaky Creeks
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 attractions to talk about a tree instead. Join us as we explore the more unusual sites of the UAE.
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Episode 24: Austria - Farcical Football, Faultless Forgeries, and Ferocious Fiddlers
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 Zaeem records his audio from inside a sewer pipe that he mistook for a slide. Join us as we explore the quirkier side of Austria.
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Episode 23: Mauritius - Stamps, Submarines, and Stupid Movies
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 stamps. Join us as we explore Mauritius and what this island has to offer.
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Episode 22: Sweden - Greedy Badgers, Ghostly Priests, and Groundbreaking Failures
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 peculiar sites of Sweden.
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Episode 21: Ramadan Special - Saucy Samosas, Scotch Eggs, and Sonic the Hedgehog
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 severely sleep-deprived Zaeem fails to describe food, and Ali downs some sushi. Ramadan Mubarak!
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Episode 20: Samoa - Clover Temples, Coconut Tossing, and Corrupted Trees
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 Zaeem makes some clothes from trees. Join us as we explore Samoa.
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Episode 19: Uzbekistan - Silk Roads, Space Runes, and Squirrel Rulers
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 lovely loaf of bread. Join us in Uzbekistan, as we trek along the Silk Roads.
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Episode 18: Greece - Fortune Tellers, Famished Kings, and Phlegm-Eating Doctors
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 cave insulting old people. Join us in brushing up on your Greek mythology as we explore Greece.
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Episode 17: Nicaragua - Pirates, Prisons, and Pools of Mud
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 acquaintance of a Horse Woman. Join us as we explore the ins and outs of the more peculiar sites of Nicaragua.
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Episode 16: Siberia - Shaved Fish, Space Rocks, and Seagull Matchmakers
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, the Vampire Moth. Join us as we explore Siberia.
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Episode 15: Vietnam - Weasel Coffee, Wandering Souls, and Weird Taxidermy
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 the word "camera," and we turn to Zaki to help lighten the mood (no, seriously). Oh, and Vietnam is the destination of choice this week.
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Episode 14: Tunisia - Sacrifices, Star Wars, and Sea Goats
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 by the beach. Ali, on the other hand, spends his time examining the bowel movements of elephants and arguing about the usefulness of outdoor staircases. Also, Sea Goats.
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Episode 13: Christmas Special - Festivals, Fireworks, and Fried Chicken
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/MC Kringle’s trip around the globe, covering as many countries as we can! Zaki’s mate Lucifer rocks up to join Zaeem’s Yule Lads and Ali's Big Man Yeti, all whilst chomping on KFC. Merry Christmas!
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Episode 12: New Zealand - The Lord of the Rings (and Other Things)
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 beard and demands tea from short people. Middle Earth is the destination and New Zealand is our proxy.
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Episode 11: Luxembourg - Phantoms, Forests, and Fishy Legends
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 Ali assesses the debt-to-equity ratio of the Devil when it comes to asset propositions. Oh, and Luxembourg is the destination of choice this week.
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Episode 10: Jordan - Djinns, Dynasties, and Donkey Storage
To those who survived the Halloween special, welcome back, we salute you. This week on TLT, Ali discusses donkey storage feasibility, Zaki befriends djinns as he takes us down a road with headless saints, and Zaeem reminds us (incessantly and annoyingly) that we are very much in Jordan, which happens to have a capital called Amman.
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Episode 9: Halloween Special - Murders, Mysteries, and Mutations
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. But an episode isn’t an episode if Ali doesn’t make animal noises, and Zaeem doesn’t get distracted by dolls. An episode like no other. Enjoy!
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Episode 8: Bolivia - Brawls, Butterflies, and Breakdancing Dinosaurs
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...butterflies). We explore all the sights you want to see in Bolivia, so whether you like stalking dinosaurs, touring prisons, or feasting on voodoo things, we got you covered!
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Episode 7: Pakistan - Salt Mines, Snow Leopards, and Spooky Children
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 present Pakistan, discussing everything from kaleidoscopic trucks, death road renditions, and mesmerising landmarks of this beautiful country.
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Episode 6: Japan - Toilets, Trains, and Tokyo Drift
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 talking toilet. A velociraptor makes a guest appearance as we talk all things Japan! Join us as we unveil the greatest hotspots we want to see, how one could succumb to gluttony when it comes to KitKats, and why you shouldn’t throw away items, even if they are old Dodge vans.
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Episode 5: Estonia - Legends, Lock-Ups, and Lavish Weddings
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 we discuss everything from the myths behind Tallinn’s origins to the pick of museums and heritage sites, as well as some competitions that haven’t made it to the Olympics (yet!).
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Episode 4: Namibia - Bull Deities, Baobab Trees, and Bum-Water Beetles
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 manage to discuss some of the most interesting attractions to visit in Namibia along the way!
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Episode 3: Wales - Whales, Wails, and Wells
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 as we discuss the sights and sites we suggest you add to your Wales itinerary!
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Episode 2: Scotland - Myths, Milk, and Mars Bars
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 Vikings and monsters, the secret of Balamory, and a couple who created something spectacular.
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Episode 1: Pilot - Really Bad Mics, Travel, and Goldilocks
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 what you actually do when you arrive at your travel destination. Goldilocks makes a guest appearance amongst other things. Also, our mics get better in the next episode!
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