Trabant Trek

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  • 2012
  • 1 Season

Trabant Trek is an exciting travel show produced by Ammo Content and starring Dan Murdoch and John Lovejoy. The show takes viewers on a thrilling road trip across Europe in a classic East German car - the Trabant. Each episode sees the dynamic duo explore new territories and meet fascinating people along the way.

Dan and John are both experienced adventurers, with a passion for traveling off the beaten track. They decided to take on the challenge of driving from East Germany to the Mediterranean Sea in a Trabant - a car notorious for its low power and questionable reliability. The journey took them across ten countries, covering over 3000 kilometers of unusual terrain.

Despite the challenges that arose, including language barriers and border regulations, Dan and John managed to make their way through some of Europe's most breathtaking landscapes. They discovered hidden gems in small towns and villages, and met locals with a genuine love for their culture and traditions. Each episode is filled with captivating stories, incredible scenery, and an infectious sense of adventure.

What makes Trabant Trek such a unique and entertaining show is the chemistry between Dan and John. Their banter and sense of humor keep viewers engaged throughout the journey, and their contrasting personalities lead to some amusing moments. Dan is a laid-back traveler who enjoys taking things as they come, while John is a more meticulous planner who wants everything to be perfect. Together, they make an excellent team that keep the journey moving forward and provide endless entertainment.

Trabant Trek is not just a travel show. It's also a celebration of the resilience and ingenuity of the people of Europe. The show highlights the ways in which communities have come together to rebuild after the fall of the Berlin Wall, and how they've managed to preserve their unique cultures despite the pressures of modernization. Dan and John interact with a variety of locals, from fishermen in Slovenia to artisans in Italy, to learn about their lives and gain an appreciation for the diversity of Europe's heritage.

The Trabant itself plays a major role in the show, and viewers will come to understand why this car is such an icon in the East German psyche. Despite its drawbacks, the Trabant is a symbol of freedom and mobility for many Europeans, and its quirks and characteristics add an extra layer of charm to the show. Dan and John also encounter other classic vehicles on their travels, including a VW Beetle and a vintage Vespa, and talk to their owners about their shared love for classic cars.

Trabant Trek is a truly immersive experience, showcasing the beauty and character of Europe in a way that is both informative and entertaining. The show combines stunning visuals with engaging storytelling, and viewers will feel like they are right there with Dan and John on their epic journey. From the heights of the Alps to the beaches of the Mediterranean, Trabant Trek is a must-watch for anyone who loves exploration and adventure.

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Seasons
The End
20. The End
August 14, 2011
The crew frantically investigates Lucy's whereabouts and eventually discovers that she is being held in Johannesburg airport's immigration jail. Not knowing what to do, the team says their goodbyes to their new friends and vehicles and boards a flight to their final destination... Cape Town.
It's a Christmas Miracle
19. It's a Christmas Miracle
April 5, 2012
It's almost Christmas and Lovie duly shows up at the Laos border with his present for the others; a box of engine parts to repair the cars. One by one, the Trabants start billowing their signature blue smoke, minus Ziggy. Five drivers and two Trabis now continue south for Cambodia. Eager for a party, the boys opt to take a slight detour to the legendary tubing town of Vang Vieng.
It's a Christmas Miracle
19. It's a Christmas Miracle
April 5, 2012
It's almost Christmas and Lovie duly shows up at the Laos border with his present for the others; a box of engine parts to repair the cars. One by one, the Trabants start billowing their signature blue smoke, minus Ziggy. Five drivers and two Trabis now continue south for Cambodia. Eager for a party, the boys opt to take a slight detour to the legendary tubing town of Vang Vieng.
Cannibalizing Dante
18. Cannibalizing Dante
April 5, 2012
With the end of the Trabant Trek in sight and crewmembers continuing to drop like flies, the crew is faced with continued car troubles, which is completely shocking and totally unexpected by this point. But being in spectacular Southeast Asia has a way of elevating the spirits as the team steams on towards their home stretch.
Cannibalizing Dante
18. Cannibalizing Dante
April 5, 2012
With the end of the Trabant Trek in sight and crewmembers continuing to drop like flies, the crew is faced with continued car troubles, which is completely shocking and totally unexpected by this point. But being in spectacular Southeast Asia has a way of elevating the spirits as the team steams on towards their home stretch.
Dropping Like Flies
17. Dropping Like Flies
April 5, 2012
The Trabant Trek picks up a new team member who quickly proves his worth by wading through the formidable Chinese bureaucracy. Under pressure to make it to the southern border, they must jump numerous hurdles before continuing on to Beijing. With one car breaking down after another, they discover that someone will need to fly to Bangkok to arrange for emergency parts to be shipped from Budapest.
Dropping Like Flies
17. Dropping Like Flies
April 5, 2012
The Trabant Trek picks up a new team member who quickly proves his worth by wading through the formidable Chinese bureaucracy. Under pressure to make it to the southern border, they must jump numerous hurdles before continuing on to Beijing. With one car breaking down after another, they discover that someone will need to fly to Bangkok to arrange for emergency parts to be shipped from Budapest.
Navigational Nightmares
16. Navigational Nightmares
April 5, 2012
With no actual roads in the Gobi Desert, the team is advised to follow power lines and train tracks southward to China. Left only with some broken compasses it doesn't take long to get lost. Night falls but Lovie insists on pushing forward until they find themselves hundreds of kilometers off-track. The next morning more car trouble forces them to split up.
Navigational Nightmares
16. Navigational Nightmares
April 5, 2012
With no actual roads in the Gobi Desert, the team is advised to follow power lines and train tracks southward to China. Left only with some broken compasses it doesn't take long to get lost. Night falls but Lovie insists on pushing forward until they find themselves hundreds of kilometers off-track. The next morning more car trouble forces them to split up.
Zsofi's Dilemma
15. Zsofi's Dilemma
April 5, 2012
Despite the -20C temperatures, the crew settles in to Ulan Bataar and prepares for the next big challenge, the Gobi desert. Dan finally arrives and the team turns to local vodka to keep warm. Carlos finally loses it over Dan's drunken antics and Zsofi reveals that she will have to leave from Beijing. After driving 300km towards the Gobi Desert the road suddenly disappears.
Zsofi's Dilemma
15. Zsofi's Dilemma
April 5, 2012
Despite the -20C temperatures, the crew settles in to Ulan Bataar and prepares for the next big challenge, the Gobi desert. Dan finally arrives and the team turns to local vodka to keep warm. Carlos finally loses it over Dan's drunken antics and Zsofi reveals that she will have to leave from Beijing. After driving 300km towards the Gobi Desert the road suddenly disappears.
Drunken Cops and Cold Coffee
14. Drunken Cops and Cold Coffee
April 5, 2012
More 24-hour driving shifts are in store for the team if they are going to make it to the Mongolian border before their Russian visas expire, but the Siberian winter is rough on the cars and their frozen passengers. Dan realizes that he doesn't have a visa for Mongolia and he is faced with a choice between risking a border run and trying to get a visa in Irkutsk, alone.
Drunken Cops and Cold Coffee
14. Drunken Cops and Cold Coffee
April 5, 2012
More 24-hour driving shifts are in store for the team if they are going to make it to the Mongolian border before their Russian visas expire, but the Siberian winter is rough on the cars and their frozen passengers. Dan realizes that he doesn't have a visa for Mongolia and he is faced with a choice between risking a border run and trying to get a visa in Irkutsk, alone.
The 24-Hour Drive
13. The 24-Hour Drive
April 5, 2012
The crew braces for cold and pushes forward to Kazakhstan. After driving until exhaustion, they set up camp on the side of the road in the snow. In Novosibirsk Carlos's car gives out. While Tony and the others toil away on Fez, OJ meets a local girl who invites everyone to a family birthday party.
The 24-Hour Drive
13. The 24-Hour Drive
April 5, 2012
The crew braces for cold and pushes forward to Kazakhstan. After driving until exhaustion, they set up camp on the side of the road in the snow. In Novosibirsk Carlos's car gives out. While Tony and the others toil away on Fez, OJ meets a local girl who invites everyone to a family birthday party.
Lovie's Route is Played
12. Lovie's Route is Played
April 5, 2012
The boys have made it over the Pamirs, but there's still over 1000km before they'll meet up with the team in Bishkek. On their way they get robbed, lost and hit a cow. They also meet some Kyrgyz horsemen and before long Lovie is playing kok-buru with a goat carcass. When they finally rejoin the rest of the crew a reunion party ensues. With winter approaching some difficult decisions must be made.
Lovie's Route is Played
12. Lovie's Route is Played
April 5, 2012
The boys have made it over the Pamirs, but there's still over 1000km before they'll meet up with the team in Bishkek. On their way they get robbed, lost and hit a cow. They also meet some Kyrgyz horsemen and before long Lovie is playing kok-buru with a goat carcass. When they finally rejoin the rest of the crew a reunion party ensues. With winter approaching some difficult decisions must be made.
The Great Divide
11. The Great Divide
April 5, 2012
After more car trouble and a quick patch job in a farming village, the crew hobbles towards Khoreg. The morning brings the team's first attempt at scaling the mountain highway, but the Fez's weld quickly gives out. With little time remaining on their visas the team divides and Megan throws in the towel, leaving Zsofi as the only remaining female on the team with five smelly squabbling guys.
The Great Divide
11. The Great Divide
April 5, 2012
After more car trouble and a quick patch job in a farming village, the crew hobbles towards Khoreg. The morning brings the team's first attempt at scaling the mountain highway, but the Fez's weld quickly gives out. With little time remaining on their visas the team divides and Megan throws in the towel, leaving Zsofi as the only remaining female on the team with five smelly squabbling guys.
Gunter's Last Stand
10. Gunter's Last Stand
April 5, 2012
Using random parts, Tony miraculously fixes the Fez, allowing the boys to pass into Dushanbe. The team is warned of imminent snow and gangs of armed rebels, causing Brady to abandon the trek. The team departs to the town of Khoreg at the base of the Pamir mountains. Their route along the border of Afghanistan is disastrous as one car breaks down after another, pushing Megan's mind to the brink.
Gunter's Last Stand
10. Gunter's Last Stand
April 5, 2012
Using random parts, Tony miraculously fixes the Fez, allowing the boys to pass into Dushanbe. The team is warned of imminent snow and gangs of armed rebels, causing Brady to abandon the trek. The team departs to the town of Khoreg at the base of the Pamir mountains. Their route along the border of Afghanistan is disastrous as one car breaks down after another, pushing Megan's mind to the brink.
Crumbling Fleet
9. Crumbling Fleet
April 5, 2012
On their way to the capital of Tajikistan, the struggling Trabants must climb over 15,000 feet. Their support vehicle breaks yet another oil pan and an extremely dangerous road building slows the team down. Dan and Megan's car looses a wheel on the punishing road and the team is forced to split, with half hitching a ride with a local trucker to Dushanbe to repair the damaged cars.
Crumbling Fleet
9. Crumbling Fleet
April 5, 2012
On their way to the capital of Tajikistan, the struggling Trabants must climb over 15,000 feet. Their support vehicle breaks yet another oil pan and an extremely dangerous road building slows the team down. Dan and Megan's car looses a wheel on the punishing road and the team is forced to split, with half hitching a ride with a local trucker to Dushanbe to repair the damaged cars.
Escape from Turkmenistan
8. Escape from Turkmenistan
April 5, 2012
Dan's drunken mishaps hold the team up, causing them to arrive late to the border and preventing them from exiting Turkmenistan. Discovering that they have broken the law by driving dirty cars, they are banned from talking with locals, banished to the outskirts of town and eventually imprisoned in a desolate compound. Just before the team escapes to Tajikistan one of the crew abandons the group.
Escape from Turkmenistan
8. Escape from Turkmenistan
April 5, 2012
Dan's drunken mishaps hold the team up, causing them to arrive late to the border and preventing them from exiting Turkmenistan. Discovering that they have broken the law by driving dirty cars, they are banned from talking with locals, banished to the outskirts of town and eventually imprisoned in a desolate compound. Just before the team escapes to Tajikistan one of the crew abandons the group.
Stranded at Sea
7. Stranded at Sea
April 5, 2012
As cabin fever sets in and food supplies dwindle things are not looking good for the crew. They arrive in Turkmenistan alive and a few pounds lighter, but Lovie soon grows frustrated with the others who spent the morning drinking beers while he tried to extend their visas. There is a heated argument, a freak dust storm engulfs the cars and they are forced to eat roadside intestines for dinner.
Stranded at Sea
7. Stranded at Sea
April 5, 2012
As cabin fever sets in and food supplies dwindle things are not looking good for the crew. They arrive in Turkmenistan alive and a few pounds lighter, but Lovie soon grows frustrated with the others who spent the morning drinking beers while he tried to extend their visas. There is a heated argument, a freak dust storm engulfs the cars and they are forced to eat roadside intestines for dinner.
New Blood
6. New Blood
April 5, 2012
The crew steams towards the Azerbaijan capital, stopping to eat with some locals until Tony has a near-death experience. Tony discovers that he has lost his passport and the team ponders their onward journey without their trusty mechanic. They visit some mud volcanoes prompting some unexpected skinny-dipping. Finally, the team boards the ferry for Central Asia, exhausted and a just little drunk.
New Blood
6. New Blood
April 5, 2012
The crew steams towards the Azerbaijan capital, stopping to eat with some locals until Tony has a near-death experience. Tony discovers that he has lost his passport and the team ponders their onward journey without their trusty mechanic. They visit some mud volcanoes prompting some unexpected skinny-dipping. Finally, the team boards the ferry for Central Asia, exhausted and a just little drunk.
Everyone Hates Lovie
5. Everyone Hates Lovie
April 5, 2012
Tensions run high when team leader Lovejoy announces his plan to leave the trek and Dan expresses his distrust of Lovie, causing morale to hit an all-time low. Back on the road the crew is stopped by the Armenian army and their footage confiscated for traveling too close to the Azerbaijan border. The team gets lost in the Georgian countryside and discovers an ancient monastery.
Everyone Hates Lovie
5. Everyone Hates Lovie
April 5, 2012
Tensions run high when team leader Lovejoy announces his plan to leave the trek and Dan expresses his distrust of Lovie, causing morale to hit an all-time low. Back on the road the crew is stopped by the Armenian army and their footage confiscated for traveling too close to the Azerbaijan border. The team gets lost in the Georgian countryside and discovers an ancient monastery.
Taking Bad Advice
4. Taking Bad Advice
April 5, 2012
The team enters Georgia at night and wakes to drag racing at the crack of dawn. As they head towards Armenia, they take a bad road into the Georgian wilderness and what starts out as fun quickly becomes a dangerous cliff-hanging drive. The car takes a beating and Dan and Zsofi sneak off to a local hot spring while it is repaired. Finally, the team sets up camp for the night in an Armenia ghetto.
Taking Bad Advice
4. Taking Bad Advice
April 5, 2012
The team enters Georgia at night and wakes to drag racing at the crack of dawn. As they head towards Armenia, they take a bad road into the Georgian wilderness and what starts out as fun quickly becomes a dangerous cliff-hanging drive. The car takes a beating and Dan and Zsofi sneak off to a local hot spring while it is repaired. Finally, the team sets up camp for the night in an Armenia ghetto.
Crashing a Turkish Wedding
3. Crashing a Turkish Wedding
April 5, 2012
The team arrives in Istanbul and ends up camping on the roof of a hostel. OJ gets a police escort from the Grand Bazaar, Marlena questions her desire to continue with the group, and the mayor of Izmit invites the team for a press event. Back on the road, they crash a traditional Turkish wedding and visit a mountaintop monastery where there's talk of romance brewing.
Crashing a Turkish Wedding
3. Crashing a Turkish Wedding
April 5, 2012
The team arrives in Istanbul and ends up camping on the roof of a hostel. OJ gets a police escort from the Grand Bazaar, Marlena questions her desire to continue with the group, and the mayor of Izmit invites the team for a press event. Back on the road, they crash a traditional Turkish wedding and visit a mountaintop monastery where there's talk of romance brewing.
Tony the Hypocrite
2. Tony the Hypocrite
April 5, 2012
Following a check-up at the Romanian Trabant club, Lovie's leadership is questioned due to the slow progress so far. After camping in the shadow of Dracula's castle, the team gets lost on their way to Bulgaria, before being rescued by some 12-year-olds. An encounter with an irate gas station attendant turns out less amicably and it's a small miracle they make it into Turkey.
Tony the Hypocrite
2. Tony the Hypocrite
April 5, 2012
Following a check-up at the Romanian Trabant club, Lovie's leadership is questioned due to the slow progress so far. After camping in the shadow of Dracula's castle, the team gets lost on their way to Bulgaria, before being rescued by some 12-year-olds. An encounter with an irate gas station attendant turns out less amicably and it's a small miracle they make it into Turkey.
Plastic Cars and Palinka
1. Plastic Cars and Palinka
April 5, 2012
The international team of adventurers depart Budapest on their journey to Cambodia in three plastic cars. It's not long before car trouble begins. They cross their first border and stop off to visit a local children's charity devoted to helping street kids in Romania. After a long day of driving, the team celebrates the first night Trabant Trek style with a few too many shots of palinka.
Plastic Cars and Palinka
1. Plastic Cars and Palinka
April 5, 2012
The international team of adventurers depart Budapest on their journey to Cambodia in three plastic cars. It's not long before car trouble begins. They cross their first border and stop off to visit a local children's charity devoted to helping street kids in Romania. After a long day of driving, the team celebrates the first night Trabant Trek style with a few too many shots of palinka.
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