Checkpoint: Market Square
Cross back to downtown and check in at Market Square between Forbes and Fifth Avenue.
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Alamo facade pose
The Alamo's arched limestone facade is the symbolic heart of San Antonio. Line the team up and take a group photo with the full facade in the background.
Black and gold spirit
Show your Pittsburgh spirit. Find someone wearing Steelers, Penguins or Pirates gear (or grab a black-and-gold towel from a shop) and take a squad photo with the whole team waving the colours.
Cathedral steps pose
Christ Church Cathedral stands at the head of Trafalgar Street on Church Hill. Find a wide angle on the steps and the tower, line the team up and take a group photo looking up at the cathedral.
Checkpoint: Andy Warhol Museum
Cross the Allegheny to the North Side and check in at the Andy Warhol Museum on Sandusky Street.
Checkpoint: Duquesne Incline
Cross the Fort Pitt Bridge to the South Side and check in at the lower station of the Duquesne Incline on Carson Street.
Checkpoint: Pearl District
Walk or rideshare north along the Museum Reach of the river to the Pearl District (former Pearl Brewery), and check in by the Bottling Department food hall.
Checkpoint: Point State Park
Navigate to Point State Park at the western tip of downtown and check in at the central fountain.
Checkpoint: River Walk
Walk one block south and down to the River Walk. Check in near the main bend by the Aztec Theater or Hyatt steps.
Checkpoint: Senate Square
Navigate to Senate Square (Senaatintori) in front of the white Helsinki Cathedral. Check in.
Checkpoint: Smithfield Street Bridge
Walk to the Smithfield Street Bridge, the historic yellow lenticular-truss bridge over the Monongahela, and check in at the downtown end.
Checkpoint: Strip District
Walk or rideshare north along the Allegheny to the Strip District and check in around Penn Avenue between 17th and 22nd Streets.
Checkpoint: Suomenlinna
Take the ferry to Suomenlinna sea fortress and check in once you land on the island.
Checkpoint: Temppeliaukio
Navigate to Temppeliaukio (the Rock Church) and check in.
Checkpoint: The Alamo
Navigate to Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio and check in in front of the limestone facade of the Alamo.
Checkpoint: Tower of the Americas
Walk through HemisFair Park to the base of the Tower of the Americas and check in.
Cypress canopy portrait
The River Walk is shaded by massive bald cypress trees that arch over the water. Find a stretch where the canopy fully shades the path and take a group photo looking up.
GO RIO barge wave
GO RIO barges loop the river constantly. From the riverside path, time a group wave at a passing barge and capture the moment in a photo or short video. Bonus points if the barge waves back.
Helsinki finale
Final challenge. Find a beautiful Helsinki spot (a harbor, a tram view, a sauna sunset) and take an amazing group photo.
Helsinki kick-off
The hunt begins! Find a typical Helsinki backdrop (a tram, a Marimekko window, a sauna sign) and take a group photo with everyone striking a Finnish-cool pose.
Karelian pasty moment
Karjalanpiirakka (Karelian pasty) is the Finnish breakfast classic. Find one at a bakery and take a group photo of everyone biting into one.
Local Helsingin tip
Convince a local to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide.
Local Pittsburgher tip
Convince a local Pittsburgh resident to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide and remember the tip. Bonus points if they say "yinz".
Local San Antonian tip
Convince a local San Antonio resident to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide and remember the tip.
Mariachi serenade
Market Square and Mi Tierra are famous for roaming mariachi groups. Find a mariachi musician, ask for a song (a tip helps) and take a group photo where the mariachi plays for the team.
Marimekko pattern hunt
Marimekko is Finnish design royalty. Find a Marimekko shop window or a poppy-print bag and take a team photo with the pattern visible.
Market Square food shot
At Kauppatori: find the most colorful market stall (berries, fish, salmon soup) and take a team photo of everyone holding something they're about to taste.
Mount Washington skyline shot
Ride (or drive up to) Mount Washington and find the Grandview Avenue overlooks. Take a squad photo with the full Pittsburgh skyline and the rivers spread out behind the team. This is the postcard shot of the city and the cover photo for your offsite recap.
Pearl brick tower portrait
The Pearl Brewery's original red-brick tower still stands at the centre of the district. Find a flattering angle and take a group photo with the historic tower behind you.
Pearl food hall shot
The Bottling Department food hall at the Pearl rotates a dozen vendors. Pick a dish (Maybelle's donuts, Carnitas Lonja, Tenko Ramen) and take a group photo with everyone taking the first bite at the same time.
Pittsburgh finale
Final challenge. Find a beautiful Pittsburgh spot (a yellow bridge at sunset, the skyline from Mount Washington, the rivers from the Strip) and take an amazing closing group photo. Cheers from the Steel City!
Pittsburgh kick-off
The hunt begins! Find a classic Pittsburgh backdrop (a yellow bridge, a riverside cobblestone, a black-and-gold storefront) and take a group photo with the whole team in shot.
Primanti Bros classic
The original Primanti Bros on 18th Street invented the Pittsburgh sandwich: meat, slaw and fries piled inside the bread. Order one to share and take a group photo with everyone taking the first bite at the same time.
River Walk bridge pose
The downtown River Walk is crossed by dozens of small stone bridges. Find a bridge with a great vantage point and take a group photo from the bridge looking down at the river.
Rock Church pose
Inside or outside the Rock Church: take a group photo where everyone gazes up at the copper-domed ceiling (or a copper-colored pose if outside).
San Antonio finale
Final challenge. Find a beautiful San Antonio spot (the river at golden hour, the Alamo in evening light, a Pearl courtyard at dusk) and take an amazing closing group photo. Cheers from Alamo City!
San Antonio kick-off
The hunt begins! Find a classic San Antonio backdrop (a cypress overhanging the river, a mariachi musician, a Texas flag) and take a group photo with the whole team in shot.
Sauna selfie
Finland has more saunas than cars. Find a sauna sign or a public sauna entrance (Löyly, Kotiharju, anywhere). Take a team photo with the sign in shot. Actually going in is bonus.
Skyline cheers Helsinki
Find a harbor-side terrace, raise a glass (Lapin Kulta is the local beer) and take a group toast photo. Kippis!
Strip District market shop
The Strip is full of family-run shops: Wholey's fish market, Pennsylvania Macaroni Co., Stamoolis Brothers. Step into one and take a squad photo with the team holding a Pittsburgh classic (pierogi, a tin of pasta, a smoked fish).
Suomenlinna fortress pose
On Suomenlinna: take a group photo at the King's Gate or any rampart, with the Baltic spreading out behind you.
Tex-Mex classic taste
Order a San Antonio Tex-Mex classic (puffy tacos, breakfast tacos, enchiladas suizas, a guacamole made tableside) and take a photo with the whole team taking the first bite at the same time.
Three rivers fountain pose
The fountain at Point State Park marks the spot where the Allegheny and Monongahela join to form the Ohio. Take a group photo with the spraying fountain behind the team and the rivers visible on either side.
Tower silhouette pose
The Tower of the Americas is San Antonio's skyline anchor. Find a vantage point in HemisFair Park where the full tower silhouette fits in the frame and take a group photo with everyone pointing up at the top.
Trivia: Alamo mission founded
The Alamo started life as a Spanish mission, Mission San Antonio de Valero. In what year did construction of the mission begin?
Trivia: Battle of the Alamo
The Battle of the Alamo, the thirteen-day siege that became a rallying cry for Texas independence, ended in March of what year?
Trivia: Duquesne Incline opened
The Duquesne Incline has been hauling passengers up Mount Washington in its wooden cable cars since the late 19th century. In what year did it first open?
Trivia: Named for
Pittsburgh was named in 1758 by Scottish General John Forbes in honour of which British statesman (last name)?
Trivia: Number of bridges
Pittsburgh is sometimes called the City of Bridges for its remarkable bridge count. Roughly how many bridges does the city have (within 20)?
Trivia: number of saunas
Roughly how many saunas does Finland have, given a population of 5.5 million (around 3 million is accepted)?
Trivia: Suomenlinna heritage
Suomenlinna is on UNESCO's World Heritage list. In what year was it added?
Trivia: Three rivers
Name the two rivers that meet at the Point and join to form the Ohio River. (One name is enough, separated by a comma if you want both.)
Trivia: Tower height
The Tower of the Americas is San Antonio's tallest structure. How tall is it in feet, measured to the top of the antenna?
Trivia: Tower of the Americas opened
The Tower of the Americas was built as the theme structure for the HemisFair World's Fair held in San Antonio. In what year did the tower open?
Warhol pop pose
The Andy Warhol Museum is dedicated to Pittsburgh's most famous son. Find a pop-art backdrop (the museum facade, the Campbell's soup cans, the Marilyn prints inside) and take a group photo where the team strikes a Warhol-style deadpan pose.
Yellow bridge silhouette
Pittsburgh is famously the City of Bridges, and many are painted Aztec Gold. Find a great angle on a yellow bridge (the Smithfield Street, Roberto Clemente or one of the Three Sisters) and take a squad photo with the bridge silhouette filling the frame.