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Re: TAR 30 Location wishlists and Unsupported speculation
« Reply #25 on: October 04, 2017, 08:30:12 PM »
Claude, it is interesting you have put down the Philippines in your route. I know you are from there, but isn't the Philippines quite dangerous now?

As a Filipino like me, the southern part of the Philippines is terribly dangerous due to an ongoing conflict in Marawi in south-central part of the country at the island of Mindanao. Most of the Philippines is safe, that includes Luzon island and Visayan archipelago.

I remember I saw the local version of TAR, they visited (the island of) Cebu twice and Cebu City is a safe place to visit with notable sites including Magellan's Cross.
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Re: TAR 30 Location wishlists and Unsupported speculation
« Reply #26 on: October 04, 2017, 08:53:37 PM »
My biggest wish is that they would return to the 13-leg routes of old  :love2:

Just having that would cover a multitude of "overused-country-sins" in my book


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Re: TAR 30 Location wishlists and Unsupported speculation
« Reply #27 on: October 04, 2017, 08:56:36 PM »
My biggest wish is that they would return to the 13-leg routes of old  :love2:

Just having that would cover a multitude of "overused-country-sins" in my book

Or just the style of the single-digit season finales that didn't spend the whole leg in the final city but went to an intermediate place :)

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Re: TAR 30 Location wishlists and Unsupported speculation
« Reply #28 on: October 04, 2017, 08:57:39 PM »
I hope there will be a new countries in Europe
Like Macedonia/Bosnia for southern Europe,Nepal/Laos for Asia and Fiji for Pacific

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Re: TAR 30 Location wishlists and Unsupported speculation
« Reply #29 on: October 04, 2017, 09:17:26 PM »
Philippines are almost certainly out. But Nepal... :)
Why almost certain?

Claude, it is interesting you have put down the Philippines in your route. I know you are from there, but isn't the Philippines quite dangerous now?

As a Filipino like me, the southern part of the Philippines is terribly dangerous due to an ongoing conflict in Marawi in south-central part of the country at the island of Mindanao. Most of the Philippines is safe, that includes Luzon island and Visayan archipelago.

I remember I saw the local version of TAR, they visited (the island of) Cebu twice and Cebu City is a safe place to visit with notable sites including Magellan's Cross.
And if it's safe for Pechino Express to have people hitchhiking and sleeping over at random houses, it should be fine for more structured and controlled environment like TAR.  :hoot:


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Re: TAR 30 Location wishlists and Unsupported speculation
« Reply #30 on: October 04, 2017, 10:47:13 PM »
I'm thinking Cambodia and Australia could be a possibility for this season.
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Re: TAR 30 Location wishlists and Unsupported speculation
« Reply #31 on: October 05, 2017, 12:11:30 AM »
Wishlist Route:
Leg 1: New York, USA to Reykjavik, Iceland (EL- 11th)
Leg 2: Reykjavik, Iceland to Antwerp, Belgium (EL- 10th)
Leg 3: Antwerp, Belgium to Malabo, Equatorial Guinea (NEL- 9 teams)
Leg 4: Equatorial Guinea (stay on Bioko Island) (EL- 9th)
Leg 5: Malabo, Equatorial Guinea to Split, Croatia (EL- 8th; W-turn)
Leg 6: Split, Croatia to Tel Aviv/Jerusalem, Israel (NEL- 7 teams)
Leg 7: Jerusalem/Masada, Israel (EL- 7th)
Leg 8: Jerusalem/Tel Aviv, Israel to Mumbai, India (NEL- 6 teams)
Leg 9: Mumbai, India to Kathmandu, Nepal (EL- 6th)
Leg 10: Greater Kathmandu area, Nepal (EL- 5th; W-turn)
Leg 11: Kathmandu, Nepal to Auckland, New Zealand (KRL- 4 teams)
Leg 12: Auckland, New Zealand to Nadi, Fiji (EL- 4th)
Leg 13: Nadi, Fiji to San Jose, USA (Final 3)
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Re: TAR 30 Location wishlists and Unsupported speculation
« Reply #32 on: October 05, 2017, 01:32:19 AM »
Since we've had 2 legs in Europe. I'm hoping for Africa as next one. It has to be South Africa or Mauritius, these 2 are way long overdue then we go back to Europe. TAR normally has 3-4 European legs. I'm hoping for Spain in Madrid, Valencia, Cordoba or Marbella. Then for the final European leg, I'd throw in Czech Republic, Hungary Croatia or new countries such as Slovenia, Macedonia but I'd rather prefer a visit to Israel, a leg in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem would be a great addition aside from being a new country, there's so much to do and should they go there I'd like if the pitstop greeter is the host of TAR Israel. No to overused Asian countries, I would prefer Nepal, Cambodia, Taiwan. Legs in Oceania are what I have been waiting since S.22, very underused part of the world. Any leg in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and if possible Vanuatu would cap off the route.

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Re: TAR 30 Location wishlists and Unsupported speculation
« Reply #33 on: October 05, 2017, 01:36:27 AM »
Since we've had 2 legs in Europe. I'm hoping for Africa as next one. It has to be South Africa or Mauritius, these 2 are way long overdue then we go back to Europe. TAR normally has 3-4 European legs. I'm hoping for Spain in Madrid, Valencia, Cordoba or Marbella. Then for the final European leg, I'd throw in Czech Republic, Hungary Croatia or new countries such as Slovenia, Macedonia but I'd rather prefer a visit to Israel, a leg in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem would be a great addition aside from being a new country, there's so much to do and should they go there I'd like if the pitstop greeter is the host of TAR Israel. No to overused Asian countries, I would prefer Nepal, Cambodia, Taiwan. Legs in Oceania are what I have been waiting since S.22, very underused part of the world. Any leg in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and if possible Vanuatu would cap off the route.

There's no way they wpuld go Europe --> Mauritius --> Europe

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Re: TAR 30 Location wishlists and Unsupported speculation
« Reply #34 on: October 05, 2017, 01:40:11 AM »
Since we've had 2 legs in Europe. I'm hoping for Africa as next one. It has to be South Africa or Mauritius, these 2 are way long overdue then we go back to Europe. TAR normally has 3-4 European legs. I'm hoping for Spain in Madrid, Valencia, Cordoba or Marbella. Then for the final European leg, I'd throw in Czech Republic, Hungary Croatia or new countries such as Slovenia, Macedonia but I'd rather prefer a visit to Israel, a leg in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem would be a great addition aside from being a new country, there's so much to do and should they go there I'd like if the pitstop greeter is the host of TAR Israel. No to overused Asian countries, I would prefer Nepal, Cambodia, Taiwan. Legs in Oceania are what I have been waiting since S.22, very underused part of the world. Any leg in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and if possible Vanuatu would cap off the route.

There's no way they wpuld go Europe --> Mauritius --> Europe

This is a wishlist remember. You'll never know. TAR did the Monaco & France then Namibia then The Netherlands in S.26. United Kingdom to Ghana then Sweden in S.17. For older an older season, S.6, Sweden to Senegal then to Germany.
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Re: TAR 30 Location wishlists and Unsupported speculation
« Reply #35 on: October 05, 2017, 02:48:03 AM »
1. Reykjavik, Iceland
2. Antwerp, Belgium
3. Abidjan, Ivory Coast
4. Ivory Coast
5. Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
6. Hyderabad, India
7. Kaohsiung, Taiwan
8. Taipei, Taiwan
9. Melbourne, Australia
10. Tasmania, Australia
11. Nadi, Fiji
12. Hawaii, USA

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Re: TAR 30 Location wishlists and Unsupported speculation
« Reply #36 on: October 06, 2017, 08:03:22 PM »
1) Reykjavik, Iceland
2) Antwerp, Belgium
3) Tangier, Morocco
4) Chefchaouen, Morocco
5) Accra, Ghana
6) Kathmandu, Nepal
7) Phnom Penh, Cambodia
8) Taipei, Taiwan
9) Melbourne, Australia
10) Gold Coast, Australia
11) Nadi, Fiji

How possible??

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Re: TAR 30 Location wishlists and Unsupported speculation
« Reply #37 on: October 06, 2017, 08:06:24 PM »
Ghana to Nepal seems like a stretch to me.
I'm generally interested where they will go after Morocco. I'd be surprised if they went to Middle East, but that's a great connection before Asia.

Maybe they'll have a leg somewhere in Eastern Europe before heading to Asia? ???

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Re: TAR 30 Location wishlists and Unsupported speculation
« Reply #38 on: October 06, 2017, 08:30:11 PM »
I'm praying for Cape Town or anywhere in SA.

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Re: TAR 30 Location wishlists and Unsupported speculation
« Reply #39 on: October 06, 2017, 08:31:41 PM »
I'm praying for Cape Town or anywhere in SA.

Yep same!

They could go to South Africa and then somewhere in Asia, like India or Nepal!

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Re: TAR 30 Location wishlists and Unsupported speculation
« Reply #40 on: October 06, 2017, 08:42:00 PM »
I'm praying for Cape Town or anywhere in SA.

But there will be one Eastern European leg in Serbia and head down to sub-Saharan leg in Cape Town, South Africa.

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Re: TAR 30 Location wishlists and Unsupported speculation
« Reply #41 on: October 06, 2017, 08:46:26 PM »
Serbia? Maybe but I would hope more for Montenegro, Bosnia or Slovenia.

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Re: TAR 30 Location wishlists and Unsupported speculation
« Reply #42 on: October 06, 2017, 08:51:46 PM »
Serbia? Maybe but I would hope more for Montenegro, Bosnia or Slovenia.

Because Serbia has more people than other ex-Yugoslav republics such as those three stated above and Croatia. Belgrade is most visited city in Serbia.

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Re: TAR 30 Location wishlists and Unsupported speculation
« Reply #43 on: October 06, 2017, 09:04:51 PM »
Ghana to Nepal seems like a stretch to me.
I'm generally interested where they will go after Morocco. I'd be surprised if they went to Middle East, but that's a great connection before Asia.

Maybe they'll have a leg somewhere in Eastern Europe before heading to Asia? ???

I see what you're saying. I was also unsure about where they would go from Morocco. If they plan on going to Asia, Dubai might be the airport the connect through, since its a big international hub. I have a feeling the destination after Morocco will be Bucharest, as teams can transfer through Madrid from Tangier, and there are flights from Bucharest to Dubai. Also, TAROM operates the flights from Madrid to Bucharest and Bucharest to Dubai, which is not a low-cost airline (meaning not so strict carry-on restrictions). Romania would also fit the theme of "under-visited countries."

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Re: TAR 30 Location wishlists and Unsupported speculation
« Reply #44 on: October 06, 2017, 09:18:26 PM »
What if the routes looks like this:
USA -> Western Europe -> Western Africa -> Eastern Europe -> Eastern Africa or Southern Africa -> Asia -> Australia then back to USA.

Hoping this will come true.  :hoot:


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Re: TAR 30 Location wishlists and Unsupported speculation
« Reply #45 on: October 06, 2017, 09:39:39 PM »
1) Reykjavik, Iceland
2) Antwerp, Belgium
3) Tangier, Morocco
4) Chefchaouen, Morocco
5) Accra, Ghana

6) Kathmandu, Nepal
7) Phnom Penh, Cambodia
8) Taipei, Taiwan
9) Melbourne, Australia
10) Gold Coast, Australia
11) Nadi, Fiji

How possible??

I don't think they will spend 3 legs in Africa, usually just 2

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Re: TAR 30 Location wishlists and Unsupported speculation
« Reply #46 on: October 06, 2017, 09:50:47 PM »
My Wishlist
Leg 1: Reykjavik, Iceland (self drive) (f11) (el)
Leg 2: Antwerp, Belgium (f10) (el)
Leg 3: Tangier, Morocco (f9) (KOR)
Leg 4: Asilah, Morocco (self drive) (f9) (el)
Leg 5: Prague, Czech Republic (f8) (el)
Leg 6: Ljubljana, Slovenia (12 hour train ride from Prague) (f7) (NEL)
Leg 7: Mumbai, India (f7) (el)
Leg 8: Kathmandu, Nepal (f6) (el)
Leg 9: Kathmandu, Nepal (f5) (NEL)
Leg 10: Singapore (f5) (el)
Leg 11: Sydney, Australia (self drive) (f4) (el)
Leg 12: San Francisco (final memory task at Alcatraz)

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Re: TAR 30 Location wishlists and Unsupported speculation
« Reply #47 on: October 06, 2017, 09:55:04 PM »
As I stated on my posts above after Tangier would be Belgrade, Serbia. There are limited weekly flights from Tangier to Madrid, then connections to Belgrade within European cities to Vienna, Zurich or Munich.

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Re: TAR 30 Location wishlists and Unsupported speculation
« Reply #48 on: October 06, 2017, 10:34:14 PM »
There is the possibility that they could go on a ferry to Spain from Tangier: a reverse TAR 3

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Re: TAR 30 Location wishlists and Unsupported speculation
« Reply #49 on: October 06, 2017, 10:51:02 PM »
Bratislava via Vienna?

We did just see Antwerp via Amsterdam, so it could be possible