Event Principles
When William D. Chalmers envisioned The Global Scavenger Hunt™ back in 1999, he jotted down his “Travel Adventure Event Principles” on a couple of bar napkins in Pokhara, Nepal. These nine principles have since shaped our event’s culture and ethos. Here’s how they guide your journey:
Transformative Travel
We believe travel is transformative, challenging you in ways that make you feel truly alive. Travel expands your perspective, making you think beyond yourself. Our goal is to create a uniquely different travel adventure that’s not for everyone, but perfect for those who seek to be changed by their journey.
Independent Travelers
This isn’t a tour with pre-arranged mandatory activities. Everything is optional, respecting your individuality. We provide a canvas for you to paint your own adventure, dealing with daily travel issues independently. Embrace a blind date with the world!
Authentic Immersion
Experience cultural immersion that requires constant interaction with locals. Laugh, cry, and engage deeply with how people live, eat, shop, create, think, and worship. It’s all about interactions over transactions, trusting strangers in strange lands.
Challenging Adventure
Step beyond your comfort zone and into jarring juxtapositions. Our event encourages mindfulness, utilizing your inner resources and travel skills to explore unfamiliar territory, overcome cultural and language barriers, and efficiently manage the challenges of modern travel. More risk equals more reward.
Participatory Magic
True magic happens when you immerse yourself in participatory experiences. Play, engage, and absorb the world around you. Interactive participation awakens your senses, fosters discovery, and leads to transformative learning.
Romantic Adventure
Capture the romance, nostalgia, and daring spirit of legendary explorers like Indiana Jones and Phileas Fogg. Our event promises to circumnavigate the globe, invoking the thrill of the unknown and the joy of discovery.
Wow Moments
Experience the extraordinary every day. Visit incredible destinations, see and do amazing things, meet fascinating people, and create unforgettable moments. Intense culture and action, all day, every day!
Inclusive Competition
Join the annual world travel championship. We welcome all enthusiastic, inquisitive, and adventurous globetrotters. This is your chance to compete among the world’s greatest travelers.
Uncompromising Spirit
- More resources won't help you win; resourcefulness will.
- It's not a race—stop and smell the roses.
- Embrace face-to-face connections over technology.
- Use public transportation.
- Exit the corporate travel bubble to meet real locals.
- Don’t pack plans and expectations—embrace spontaneity.
- Allow for creativity, spontaneity, and serendipity.
- Character is revealed when no one is watching—trust but verify.
- Karma prevails—what you give is what you get.
- It's just a game—make it fun!
Giving Back
Create a positive legacy by helping others help themselves. Empower people rather than fostering dependency. Small gestures add up, and showing up can make a world of difference. Be a goodwill ambassador, building adventurous empathy and prioritizing giving over taking.
Join us in an adventure that’s as enriching as it is thrilling, guided by principles that make every moment meaningful. The Global Scavenger Hunt™ is your gateway to a world where travel transforms, challenges, and delights. Are you ready to embrace the journey?