As ABC's newest star, arriving at the iconic Bachelor mansion was a "surreal" experience for Zach Schallcross. Of course, it wasn't long ago that the 26-year-old tech executive was already there to kick off Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia's season of "The Bachelorette ," but in that The series' most recognized filming locations take the spotlight, making the dreamlike experience a reality. "I don't know when it's going to really sink in," Zach explained to Entertainment Tonight shortly before the 30 eligible women arrived in limousines (or party buses) to compete for his heart. "It still feels surreal and kind of like a dream, but I'm just excited for it and just want to get started. It's the anticipation...I pinch myself every day."
But that's just the beginning of Zach's Bachelor journey, which will take him and several contestants to places beyond his bachelor mansion in Agoura Hills, Calif. — which is currently being rented on Airbnb for just over $23,000 a night . Of course, the Season 27 protagonist's main goal is to find a wife, but Bachelor alum Sean Lowe, who was introduced in the premiere, wants to make sure his successor knows there are some other (right) reasons to take on the role .
"I knew we were filming a TV show and the goal was to find love, but I also wanted to tell him that it's okay if it doesn't happen," Lowe explained on the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast. "I want Zach to know not to make things more difficult than they need to be. If you can just relax and have fun with it, it's a great opportunity to travel the world and do things you would never do. This It’s so much fun, so enjoy every moment of it.”
He traveled around the world and embarked on an international journey of love. Here are all the places he and the women visited this season of The Bachelor .
Bahamas
On Oct. 11, Reality Steve tweeted a video of Zach taking a walk on a beach in the Bahamas, "doing a 'on the beach' before his reported fourth rose ceremony of the season." "Shot of walking and looking thoughtful" Indeed, this island is the first stop for the group after leaving the Bachelor's Mansion.
London
One of the most easily identifiable locations in the Season 27 trailer is England, as 11 women are shown standing on Tower Bridge in London waving and calling Zach's name. Zach's COVID-19 diagnosis led to the series' first-ever virtual rose ceremony here.
Estonia
Ahead of the episode airing, Life & Style shared photos from Zach's Oct. 22 one-on-one date with Charity Lawson in Tallinn, Estonia, showing them sharing some romance while sightseeing and riding horse-drawn carriages in the capital. PDA city. This is where Zach hands out the sixth round of roses to the remaining women.
Hungary
The Bachelor trailer also offers a panoramic view of Budapest, Hungary, where Zach is dating Kaitlyn "Katie" Big. Before the seventh rose ceremony, the pair visited Fisherman's Bastion, a 19th-century watchtower that claims to have the best panoramic views of the city.
Zach's hometown date
Since returning to the United States, Zach has spent time in Vermont (with Gabby Elnicki), New York City (with Ariel Frenkel), Columbus, Georgia (with Charity), and Austin, Texas (with Katie) went on four hometown dates.
Thailand
Zach's sleepover with his final three women took place in Krabi, Thailand, and ABC teased the location would include horseback riding on the beach. The March 20 episode showed the group staying at the five-star Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Resort, where eagle-eyed viewers may have noticed a Thai and Indian restaurant called White Lotus. The Fantasy Suite date could be as dramatic as the hit HBO series of the same name.
