Randy,
I am the perfect participant for your team. I have plenty of travel experience, been to Asia, South America, Europe many times. I'm an accomplished public transit rider, and typically use four or more modes of transit each trip. I've bicycled cross-country (USA), and hiked into the wild for many overnights. I've slept in Amtrak Pullman cars and spent many nights in airports. I work out daily, even while on the road.
I am a trial attorney in Chicago, retired from Air Traffic Control at ORD, and a registered Professional Engineer. I'm a pilot, and have been uploading video since the IEEE 1394 interface came out in the mid-90's. I can navigate using methods popular in the 1970's as well as the 2000's. I've eaten pigeon in Hong Kong and guinea pig in Ecuador, and never back away from a culinary challenge.
The diversity of my background is my strength. Each of my careers has enabled me to be quick on my feet, to evaluate changes immediately, and to react accordingly.
I typically travel with only a 1,700 cu inch backpack, and haven't checked any luggage in years, despite UA 1K-level travel. I’m light on my feet and can scramble during irrops with the best of them. I'm up to date on some of the latest stuff like Jott and Twitter, and started blogging in 2003 way before it was stylish.
I'm fit (6'1", 235), funny, ballsy and bald as a cue ball (low maintenance!).