Asian Scavenger Hunt searching for participants

The Great Escape 2008 is searching for 40 participants to compete in the first ever Asian Scavenger Hunt. This two-week Asian scavenger hunt will allow participants to travel through at least six Asian countries, beginning in Australia.

A former participant said, “It is like 'Survivor,' 'The Amazing Race' and the 'Eco-Challenge' all rolled into one except with much more cultural interaction!" Teams travel through Asia competing with other teams to find culture-oriented scavenges to earn points. The winning team will win a $15,000 trip

“GreatEscape is all about allowing real travelers to compete in a real travel adventure competition, for all the right reasons - the love of travel, trusting strangers in strange lands and giving something back to the planet,” said Event Director William Chalmers, “Some have called our annual event the ‘Olympics of Travel,’ some refer to it as A Blind Date with the World because our travelers won’t have any foreknowledge as to what countries they’re going to until the event is underway, and some have even called it a ‘Magical Mystery Tour.’ I like that one!”

The teams not only have to challenge their ability to travel through these countries and avoid fatigue, but the teams also face the challenge of language difficulties, cultural differences, their appetite for strange foods, logistical snafus and team dynamics.

Applicants must pay a $7,495 fee to compete. That fee includes all international airfares, 15-nights of hotel accommodations (based on double occupancy), some airport transfers, about 30% of meals, and other event-related goodies and hospitality events.

For more information visit http://www.globalscavengerhunt.com/2008%20Asia.htm.

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