Intrepid Journeys - Mongolia (Renato Bartolomei)

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. 

Reminds me of when I had hair.

– Presenter Renato Bartolomei checks out a hat stall at a market in Ulaanbaatar, early in this episode

Key Cast & Crew

Wayne Cook

Editor

Bevan Crothers

Cinematographer

Melanie Rakena

Executive Producer, Director

John Day

Camera Operator

Renato Bartolomei

Presenter

Jane Andrews

Executive Producer