Race Across the World mother and daughter pair Eugenie and Isabelle have already proven themselves to be strong contenders in the race, having placed first in two legs.
The stars spoke to Yahoo about their experiences on set and how they often got into fights due to lack of sleep and food.
It was torture to watch people eat and see what we might have been eating, but we really couldn't afford that in Race Across the World.
We should have prepared for food shortages. Some teams instituted fasting periods.
You need food to nourish your brain, which affects your emotions. We didn't eat much, sometimes eating a packet of crackers a day, and on top of that we were sleep deprived. So a lot of the tensions and other arguments we had had to do with lack of food. We were tired, hungry and tingly.
We are foodies. Even before joining Race Across The World, we love food from different cultures. We passed by the store and wanted to eat some food, but couldn't afford it. Or maybe I didn't think I could afford it.
Race Across The World is not a natural situation where you are with someone 24/7. We knew it wouldn't be easy, but that's something we didn't discuss before the show. We are similar but different. Getting irritated over small things was bothering us both.
It's inevitable that Race Across The World has brought us closer together. We now have a better understanding of each other's personalities and boundaries. What's so beautiful is that we have memories that others don't have, and it's only for the two of us.
Race Across the World brought Eugenie and Isabel closer together. (Studio Lambert)
Before we started Race Across the World, we didn't spend a lot of time alone together. We learned a lot about each other, including showing each other's vulnerability and being there to make the other person feel safe.
Now, inspired by my Race Across the World experience, I plan a backpacking trip every year, even if it's only for a few days. It's discounted this year because Isabel is doing her master's degree, but we'll continue to do it every year until we can't anymore. After the race we had a great time on a city break to Luxembourg. So definitely we will continue to vacation together.
Race Across the World was very challenging. It gives you faith in humanity. We interacted with so many locals and everyone was happy to help. They were so beautiful, so kind, so loving and hospitable. Those who did not have much were willing to give. The way they welcomed us was wonderful.
Eugenie and Isabelle from Race Across the World were incredibly prepared. (Studio Lambert)
At first, I was doing bleeding money in Japan, but I noticed this. Then we became more balanced in terms of seeing the country and working, and not blowing the budget so much. Having a calculator really helped when figuring out how much I had to budget.
We split the money and one person paid for everything. That was our way of balancing the budget. As soon as the first coin purse was empty, I knew I had 50% left. That's why in the beginning we didn't know what we were doing and the budget was so bad. We were having fun with it!
Because we had overprepared, our luggage was very heavy. We both laughed at the weight of our backpacks. He had two of everything. Visuals are universal, so we've created visuals for the different modes of transportation you might need.
Eugenie and Isabelle from Race Across the World collaborated in the process. (Studio Lambert)
Before the race, I took a walk in the forest with the weight on my back. We discussed strategy. Since we didn't know where we were going, we focused on learning different languages: Spanish, French, German, etc., but as you can see, it didn't help us at all.
Do you have any advice for next year's Race Across the World competitors? Instead of weighing your pants like Steven and Viv, think seriously about what you need. What are the actual essentials? Make do with less clothes. Try fasting. Please take a short break and bring me a book. Please feel free to bring your camera.
Eugenie and Isabelle from Race Across the World told their story to Lily Waddell.