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Intrepid Journeys - Mongolia (Renato Bartolomei)

2011 Television
  • Popular Factual
  • Reality TV
  • Travel

Shortland Street heartthrob Renato Bartolomei goes full nomad on his Intrepid Journey to Mongolia. Bartolomei hits the road to discover the beauty of the countryside, where he dabbles in snuff, channels his inner cowboy and grapples with showing his emotions instead of using words. He also tries his best to follow the many protocols when inside a ger (tent). After emotional welcomes from local families and getting a taste of the nomadic lifestyle, Bartolomei falls in love with Mongolia. Following a defeat in a wrestling match, he heads back to capital Ulaanbaatar to watch the pros at the famous Naadam Festival.