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Q&A
How would you describe your previous travel experience?
Reichen: Most of my experiences have been on the adventurous side. I've been all through Western Europe, Australia, Mexico and Canada, for some skiing.
Chip: I have traveled extensively and lived in Asia for two years. I trekked in Nepal and South America, but most of my recent travel has been to boardrooms and not the "outback." This will be fun.
What is the most stressful aspect of traveling?
Reichen: I hate packing for the trip. You might not pack enough, or worse, you might pack too much. It's not just stressful, it's boring, unless you're packing for THE AMAZING RACE.
Chip: Directions, getting the right ones.
What is the most important item in your backpack, and why?
Reichen: Energy bars and water. I get pretty irritated when I'm hungry.
Chip: Pen and paper, because this Race is not only about getting to a destination fleet of foot, but making sure you know the way and local languages.
Why did you want to be on THE AMAZING RACE?
Reichen: For the great experience, but mostly to fulfill the need to be honest about my life--to anyone.
Chip: To present a new type of gay relationship to the viewing audience and win.
Have you and your partner traveled together before? If so, what was it like?
Reichen: Chip and I have taken some killer trips overseas and in the great USA, too. Mostly ski trips. We once spent two weeks fishing and diving in the Great Barrier Reef. That was incredible.
Chip: We love to travel and explore new things all over the world. We usually travel well together because Reichen is so organized and I love to go!
What do you fear most about competing in THE AMAZING RACE?
Reichen: Hunger.
Chip: I don't have a fear, but getting lost will really frustrate me.
What strengths and weaknesses do you bring to the Team?
Reichen: Strengths: time management and the ability to communicate with people. Weaknesses: my dependence on sleep and food in order to perform.
Chip: Strengths: stamina, well-traveled, situational awareness. Weaknesses: stubborn, over analytical, short fuse.
What strengths and weaknesses does your teammate bring to the Team?
Reichen: Strengths: Money management, and he's well-traveled. Weaknesses: "Paralysis through Analysis," and he doesn't like to admit if he doesn't know something.
Chip: Strengths: Organization, detail, focus and communication. Weaknesses: Allowing a mistake or bad luck to upset him.
What will you miss the most from home (besides your bed)?
Reichen: Fritz.
Chip: Hans.
What languages do you speak?
Reichen: French, English and a little German.
Chip: French.
What destination are you hoping to visit?
Reichen: Sydney or anywhere in Australia: my favorite place to travel.
Chip: Russia.
What country do you feel best prepared for?
Reichen: As many countries as we can possibly see. Bring it on! We're playing to win.
Chip: China and, in particular, Hong Kong.
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