Three rolling stones (with guests!) share tales of adventure, society, food and culture. All originally from New Zealand, Michael T is a nerd for all things outdoors and is based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Lee is a coffee, food and travel manic who's currently in Melbourne, Australia, and Mike is a filmmaker who spent years traveling as chef and is currently in Hokkaido, Japan.
New Zealanders part II - A people who love to live outside of New Zealand
Lee, Mike and Michael explore why New Zealand has such a large diaspora and where it might have originated from. Lee shares his experiences living in Australia for several years, and Mike tells us his thoughts on what it's like to live in Japan having come from NZ with a Japanese father.
Plus, Michael shares an awesome story on the queues at a local fabric shop. Get in touch with us at
adventurescactus@gmail.com to share your stories and join us on the pod!
12 Aug 2020
New Zealanders part I - A people who enjoy holidaying somewhere else
Lee was recently wikipedia-surfing and came across some statistics that tell an interesting story of New Zealanders and travel. Why do we travel so extensively? Which part of our culture is responsible for this? Where does it originate from? What's happening during Covid-19? Lee, Mike and Michael share their thoughts on this strange phenomenon.
Plus: Mike tell us which drink quenches his thirst the best in the hot Hokkaido summer!
Email us at adventurescactus@gmail.com to share your adventures!
5 Aug 2020
Misery and Despair at the Border Between Guatemala and Mexico
In a completely hopeless situation, Mike decides to leave his weeping travel buddy behind in order to find help. Stuck in the middle of nowhere with no cash, no phone, no internet and no way out, will Mike have to sleep outside in a storm or somehow get to safety? Listen in to find out!
Plus, Mike tells about his New Years in Mexico city with corrupt cops and street kids, and also what it's like hanging outside of the minivan at 90 km/h!
28 Jul 2020
Close Encounters of the Furry Kind in Glacier National Park, USA
Michael's mission to get away from the throngs of tourists at Glacier National Park, USA, becomes a poo-your-pants moment when he accidentally interrupts an animal enjoying some berries in the warm summer sun. After escaping with his life, he then decides to go back to retrieve something he left behind..
22 Jul 2020
Chaos and Panic in the Ruins of Hampi, South India
Lee's adventures through the Ruins of Hampi, South India, take a turn for the worst when monsoon floods suddenly rise metres in only minutes, forcing him and the town to grab what they can and head to higher ground. A tale of military helicopters, scooting through knee high water and government stupidity - Lee takes us there!
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