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Video Testimonials

In their own words...(below are few quotes) but here a few on-the-road Video Testimonials from some of our rather satisfied travelers:

James D., Toronto (2011 alum)...it was all about the food!

Natasha & David, Houston (2011 alum)...life changing!

Elizabeth B., Florida (2011 alum)...the adventure of it all!

 

Jan & David, Mississippi (2011 alum)...getting outside your box!

 

Emily B., Los Angeles (2011 alum)...looking for anything--and found it!

 

Alex S., Washington DC (2009 alum)...we've been everywhere!

We have a lot more and will be adding them soon...hey, we just got the brilliant idea and they take time to materialize...later!

Traveler Quotes:

"It challenges you to open your mind and heart. IT WAS LIFE CHANGING!"
- Natasha N., Houston, TX (2011)

"Wow. Twenty three days of wow!"
- James D., Toronto, ON (2011)

"The Global Scavenger Hunt was the most amazing adventure of my life…a perfect 10! This trip is kick ass!"
- Andy M., Dallas, TX (2008 & 2009)

"Pure genius… brilliant from start to finish…a crash course in being a human being in the world."
- Rainey B., Pensacola, FL (2010 & 2011)

“The most difficult thing we have ever done...It is like Survivor, The Amazing Race, and the Eco-Challenge all rolled into one except with MUCH more cultural interaction…the creative brain power, communication skills, and strategic planning required far outweigh all those other competitions."
- Marvin S., Alberta, CANADA (2002)

“It is easy to be enthusiastic about a journey with so many highlights...a wonderful not to be missed experience…what traveling is all about, surprise and improvise."
- James C., Calgary, CANADA (2008)

"Fun, fun, fun…it tests one's ability to interact with indigenous people and societies everywhere. I would recommend this to real travelers who seek a real adventure."
- Andrea B., New York, NY (2008)

“We had so much fun...it's flawless... our best adventure ever

—and we have had a few! We want to do the whole thing next year."
- April C., Pensacola, FL (2010 & 2011)

"It is the Amazing Race for real travelers."
– Randy H., Newport Beach, CA (2004)

"Makes you feel alive in the world…it was exciting, exhausting, crazy, beautiful, illuminating ...every emotion, experience, issue crammed into three weeks, four continents, thirteen countries...it was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I'd do it again in a minute."
- Claire F., Palm Beach, FL (2008)

"Three weeks of learning to be a better person and to be able to leave behind a slightly better world."
- Christine L., BARBADOS (2009 & 2010)

"We are so happy we did this memorable adventure...Amazing Race without being eliminated and less silly too!"
- Bev & Buz N., Phoenix, AZ (2009 & Century Club) 
 
"I couldn't get The Global Scavenger Hunt out of my veins last year. I had to go again!"
- Barbara S., Providence, RI (2009 & 2010)

“Delicious..."
- Scott S., San Francisco, CA (2004)

"One of those seminal moments in my life. Not only fantastic, but after completing the event I gained a stronger desire to make a difference in the world."
- Trevor G., Seattle, WA (2005 & 2009)

"We had so many intimate and sharing experiences…we had to learn to constantly challenge our assumptions and adjust on the fly...I will recommend it to everyone."
- Roger M., Indianapolis, IN (2002)

"A wonderful itinerary. It's like Christmas every day and looking forward to opening another present each day and not knowing what it will be…each location unwrapped a new surprise." 
- Steve H., Los Angeles, CA (2008 & 2009)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
“I found The Blind Date with the World aspect a wonderful experience…think about it, you go on a trip around the world but you don't know where you are going? It was truly exhilarating."
- Victoria R., Bellingham, WA (2002) 

"The first time was amazing and just plain overwhelming. The second time I did it was just as amazing and it overwhelmed me all over again. I may be a Global Scavenger Hunt junkie!"
- Vicki S., Dallas, TX (2004 & 2005)

...we have more!

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“...it's flawless... our best adventure ever--and we have had a few! We want to do the whole thing next year."
- April C., Pensacola, FL (2010 & 2011)

"It is the Amazing Race for real travelers."
– Randy H., Newport Beach, CA (2004)

"Delicious..."
- Scott S., San Francisco, CA (2004)

"extraordinary...think the Amazing Race, but without cameras, staged stunts or prize money...unforgetable" - from Have Mother, Will Travel book, 2012

"I couldn't get The Global Scavenger Hunt out of my veins last year. I had to go again!" - Barbara S., Providence, RI (2009 & 2010)

 

 

 

 

 

"Three weeks of learning to be a better person and to be able to leave behind a slightly better world."
- Christine L., BARBADOS (2009 & 2010 & 2013)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

"We are so happy we did this memorable adventure...Amazing Race without being eliminated and less silly too!"
- Bev & Buz N., Phoenix, AZ (2009 & Century Club members)  

 

 

 

 

"An adventure like no other; it changes your view of the world and captures your heart."
- Zoe L., Houston, TX (2008-2013)


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"The first time was amazing and just plain overwhelming. The second time I did it was just as amazing and it overwhelmed me all over again. I may be a Global Scavenger Hunt junkie!"
- Vicki S., Dallas, TX (2004 & 2005)

" Makes you feel alive in the world…it was exciting, exhausting, crazy, beautiful, illuminating ...every emotion, experience, issue crammed into three weeks, four continents, thirteen countries...it was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I'd do it again in a minute."
- Claire F., Palm Beach, FL (2008)

“One of those seminal moments in my life. Not only fantastic, but after completing the event I gained a stronger desire to make a difference in the world."
- Trevor G., Seattle, WA (2005 & 2009)

“A wonderful itinerary. It's like Christmas every day and looking forward to opening another present each day and not knowing what it will be…each location unwrapped a new surprise." 
- Steve H., Los Angeles, CA (2008 & 2009)

“The Global Scavenger Hunt was the most amazing adventure of my life…a perfect 10! This trip is kick ass!" - Andy M., Dallas, TX (2008 & 2009)

"…the Chalmers' are  travel evangelists in the true sense of the word." 
- Wendy H., Austin, TX (2013)

“The big question is whether you are going to be able to say a hearty yes to your adventure.” - Joseph Campbell (1904-1987)

“It is like Survivor, The Amazing Race, and the Eco-Challenge all rolled into one except with MUCH more cultural interaction…the creative brain power, communication skills, and strategic planning required far outweigh all those other competitions." - Marvin S., Alberta, CANADA (2002)

 

"...a once in a lifetime trip that (I) would heartily recommend!"
- Steven B., Competitours CEO (2004)

 

"Fun, fun, fun…it tests one's ability to interact with indigenous people and societies everywhere. I would recommend this to real travelers who seek a real adventure."  - Andrea B., New York, NY (2008)

“The Blind Date with the World aspect a wonderful experience…think about it, you go on a trip around the world BUT you don't know where you are going? It was truly exhilarating."  - Victoria R., Bellingham, WA (2002) 

"I feel like a thrillioniare!"
- John T., Manhattan Beach, CA (2012)

"Wow. Twenty three days of WOW!"
- James D., Toronto, CANADA (2011)

"An experience that places you outside your box…not for the faint of heart."
- David A., Houston, TX (2011 & 2012)

"It challenges you to open your mind and heart. IT WAS LIFE CHANGING!"
- Natasha N., Houston, TX (2011 & 2012)

"The mystery of not knowing where you're going and the joy if finding destinations that weren't on your radar screen gets in your blood. Yes, we're addicts..." – Kit & Joanne, Vancouver Island, CANADA (2008, 2010 & 2012)

 "This is the most interesting, challenging and just plain fun trip on the planet!"
- Andy V., Bonn, GERMANY (2008)

 

"This was the best three weeks of my entire life." – Angel Q., Culver City, CA (2012)

"I am a jaded old traveler, but I got to visit six new countries; and revisited old one's like I could not have imagined."- Brent W., Wyoming, USA (2012 & Century Club member)

 

"Thank  you for showing me the real world..." – Emily B., Pensacola, FL (2011 & 2012)

 

"The event is all about authentic experiences, feeling challenged and actively participating...that's all!" - William D. Chalmers (Event Director aka The Ringmaster)

"...I think I found myself saying 'another perfect day in paradise' a dozen times over that last few weeks!" - Katrina A., Sydney, AUSTRALIA (2012)