Race Across the World

What I always wished reality shows like Amazing Race were like, a real race without the games or collusion or host getting in the way. Who can think on their feet, navigate an unknown country, communicate without language, and strategize over maps and transportation connections? The twist is, without modern technology, which was really only 10 years ago when we didn't have smart phones, had to use sketchy internet cafes or better yet, rely on helpful (and sometimes not) strangers. To round it out, a narrator keeps the viewer focused and shares just enough entertaining historical or current events about the different locations the teams visit to bring fun, hope, thrill and compassion to the show.

Love this show. Having travelled in Asia (series 1) and lived in South America (series 2) I find this show particularly interesting recognising many of the places they pass through and with similar experiences and nightmarish journeys. A great cross section of participants each with their own backstory which is gradually revealed throughout the series. Looking forward to the next series assuming they can find another difficult challenge. It wouldn't be the same not travelling through 3rd world or unstable & unpredictable countries.

When it's good, its great but there's a hell of a lot of back (and sob) story repeated over and over again. Totally unnecessary. Really doesn't need a presenter and should stick to current format.

Real people, real emotions, amazing places, great scenery and people, the pressure of the competition, relationships being tested ...it has everything, fantastic show. Can't wait for the next season!!

I have watched every series of this absolutely wonderfully written produced show. Like many reality shows a large part of the show are the people whom take part and their personalities. The teams made up each of 2 contestants range from friends siblings married couples etc they all begin with the same amount of money that they must budget and use to travel from one country to another they are not allowed any communication technology such as mobiles computers or iPads all they are given is a paper map. At the start they are given the next destination point and check in how they get there is up to them! I can promise this show is not only entertaining it also is eye opening to the many places in this vast world and the local inhabitants and how they live. At each check point they are ranked on time of arrival and leave the next day on that ranking when they are told the next leg of their journey and destination. I only wish this show had been around when I was younger and fitter as I think each contestant is so enriched by their journeys and locals they meet an experience like no other the winners win £20.000 however personally I think the money is secondary to the amazing time they have had.