by Sam Heughan
First published 2025
Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish leave their familiar Scottish highlands behind for the unfamiliar territory of New Zealand. The Outlander stars pack themselves into a cramped camper van to explore what Graham calls home and Sam has always wanted to visit. They traverse the diverse landscapes of the Land of the Long White Cloud, sampling local cuisine and beverages while diving into the nation's complex history. Sam gravitates toward the country's notorious extreme sports, much to Graham's growing unease. Their limited van space amplifies every moment of friendly rivalry and mutual teasing. The journey tests their bond as they navigate both the physical challenges of the road and their contrasting comfort zones. They encounter the stories of New Zealand's people while pushing Graham's patience to breaking points. This sequel to their previous travel adventures captures two friends discovering a Southern Hemisphere gem through very different eyes, with Sam's enthusiasm for risk clashing against Graham's preference for stability.
Genres: travel, adventure, contemporary, biography-memoir
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: New Zealand, Scotland
272 pages · Paperback · Radar