i think one of the reason we favor this show over show like survivor be that and for the most part and the contestant be in charge of their own fate . in a race around the world and if you avoid finish last on each leg and you stay in the game . no vote beyond the contestant control exist to spoil their effort . outside of the drama of the contest and the show be an educational travel show in many way . for example and the show often go through india . after see what happen to contestant there and i will never travel to india . an entertaining and for the most part intelligent show and i highly recommend the amazing race to fan of tv reality contest .