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EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 36 MIN

Mark Elliott (1) the Asia Overlander

from planet lonely · host Iain Stewart

Author Mark Elliott needs little introduction in Lonely Planet circles. Always prepared to go the extra mile, his dedication has resulted in seven KGB arrests (and counting). He’s crossed Lake Baikal by truck, dropped his trousers at a travel expo talk to make a point (to wide acclaim) and pioneered ‘Treasure Maps’ while writing Asia Overland, recognised as one of the greatest guidebooks ever written.   (01:10) Iran in the 1980s(08:00) researching Asia Overland (12:12) Azerbaijan(15:00) the trouser-drop tale(21:35) KGB and Siberia(25:33) Lake Baikal(29:12) in Russia, smiling is insane(31.00) Indonesia, the Spice Islands at war

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Author Mark Elliott needs little introduction in Lonely Planet circles. Always prepared to go the extra mile, his dedication has resulted in seven KGB arrests (and counting). He’s crossed Lake Baikal by truck, dropped his trousers at a travel expo talk to make a point (to wide acclaim) and pioneered ‘Treasure Maps’ while writing Asia Overland, recognised as one of the greatest guidebooks ever written.   (01:10) Iran in the 1980s(08:00) researching Asia Overland (12:12) Azerbaijan(15:00) the trouser-drop tale(21:35) KGB and Siberia(25:33) Lake Baikal(29:12) in Russia, smiling is insane(31.00) Indonesia, the Spice Islands at war

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