Amazing Race style travel

[beaubo]

Originally Posted by El_Duderito

You could make the contestants gather a seasonal item (flower, candy from a street stall, mug from Christmas market, ...) or a current newspaper showing a recent event.
These items would have to be shown in the video rendering them unusable for other parties.

Very clever fix!!! We'll name the policy after you!!!!

[Tifosi]

Very cool idea. Showed the site to the gf and she was sold on it. Will definitely look into it when we have the time.

[planeluvr]

I guess you need some quick wits to travel.

[beaubo]

Originally Posted by planeluvr

I guess you need some quick wits to travel.

Well, let's just say that KWIK WITZ (the precursor to 'Whose Line Is It Anyway') a team comedy competition I produced and syndicated back in the 20th century, was the launching pad for some familiar names like Steve Carell (The Office), Wayne Brady (Whose Line..., Wayne Brady Show), Nia Vardolis (My Big Fat Greek Wedding), Alex Borstein, Stefanie Weir, Jay Leggett (Mad TV) among others!

[AquaDyne]

Originally Posted by El_Duderito

You could make the contestants gather a seasonal item (flower, candy from a street stall, mug from Christmas market, ...) or a current newspaper showing a recent event.
These items would have to be shown in the video rendering them unusable for other parties.

Yes, you definitely need some sort of dating mechanism. Don't most modern digital cameras/video recorders contain dating (and sometimes geographic) metadata?

Originally Posted by beaubo

The 'hometeam' blog here at FT decided to bequeath some coverage - 'Competitours: The Amazing Race Without The Race'.

Actualy, a nice ring to that pithy title!

I like it! You should trademark it, fast!

Originally Posted by beaubo

Pizzamaninmotion blog calls 'Competitours- For Travelers As Crazy As Me'

Glad to see you're getting a lot of blog coverage!

[DiscoPapa]

This looks awesome. I've officially put this on my "to-do" list.

By the way, what is the US gateway city? Chicago?

[beaubo]

Originally Posted by DiscoPapa

This looks awesome. I've officially put this on my "to-do" list.

By the way, what is the US gateway city? Chicago?

Secret, of course!!! Will be revealed a couple of days before each trip.

But since we're going to Europe, likely candidates are

ORD
DTW
JFK
EWR
BOS
YYZ
YUL
PHL
outside shot
ATL
CLT
CLE

[Snoopyo]

For the short trip in Mar, is it still teams of 2?

[beaubo]

Originally Posted by Snoopyo

For the short trip in Mar, is it still teams of 2?

ideally, but not mandatory!

[beaubo]

Originally Posted by beaubo

We are pondering having a scaled down 'dress rehearsal' trip in early/mid March:
* 6 nights/7 days
* 5-6 challenges per city
* 100K SPG for the winning team to share
* you can use miles to meet us in Europe if you'd prefer not to buy airfare
or don't like the airline we decide to fly on or or airline isn't in your preferred program.

We are looking to recruit 6-7 teams of two.

If interested, please PM your window of availability in March, and I'll zip you back details.

Thanks

MAR 15-21

[HomerJ]

...now to speak with the missus
Will this remain just a European trip for the time being or will ASIA or SOuth America be added any time soon.

[beaubo]

Originally Posted by HomerJ

...now to speak with the missus
Will this remain just a European trip for the time being or will ASIA or SOuth America be added any time soon.

Hi Homer-

Competitours will be sticking with Europe for the time being since the inter-city logistics are so easy, smooth, affordable and time-efficient, thanks to Eurail.

If you are looking for a more global experience, www.globalscavengerhunt.com covers 4 continents in 23 days. I participated in '04 and had a fantastic trip and highly recommend their operation.

[HomerJ]

Originally Posted by beaubo

Hi Homer-

Competitours will be sticking with Europe for the time being since the inter-city logistics are so easy, smooth, affordable and time-efficient, thanks to Eurail.

If you are looking for a more global experience, www.globalscavengerhunt.com covers 4 continents in 23 days. I participated in '04 and had a fantastic trip and highly recommend their operation.

...would be great for the first time around. As we are Canadian we cannot compete on TAM, so I have been interested in something like this since the show aired. Its a matter of coordinating schedules and whether my employer would be thrilled at my 2 week + absence in these trying economic times...but I admit I am tempted.

[beaubo]

Originally Posted by HomerJ

...would be great for the first time around. As we are Canadian we cannot compete on TAM, so I have been interested in something like this since the show aired. Its a matter of coordinating schedules and whether my employer would be thrilled at my 2 week + absence in these trying economic times...but I admit I am tempted.

hi homer-
there are shorter trip options if you need it...less money, more teams, bit more modest grand prize. jus check out the
details' page.

[mary_228]

Sounds good for new college grads that didn't get enough of Europe during their semester abroad. I've forwarded the link to my daughter. She's a big fan of The Amazing Race.