BBC Two is set to launch a new six-part series, Race Across The World, which will pit pairs of travellers against each other in a race to reach the Far East without taking a single flight. Each contestant will only have the cash equivalent of an air fare to their destination to pay for their overland travel. If they run out, they'll need to earn more.
The couples will set out on the adventure of a lifetime, using whatever mode of transport they can - from trains to pickup trucks, ferries to tuk-tuks - crossing continents and experiencing travel the way we once used to.
And the race is on to reach the finish line in the fastest time, making best use of their money - and strategy - to win a cash prize. This flightless race will allow the teams time to savour some of the world's most beautiful and astonishing scenery, which the modern-day traveler seldom gets to see.
Each couple has their own personal motivation for taking part in this once-in-a-lifetime experience, immersing themselves in different cultures, forming bonds and friendships across cultural divides and relying on the kindness of strangers in order to stand the best chance of winning the competition.
