How Many Countries Can You Get to in 24 Hours?

Jul 21, 2024

Lecture Notes: "How Many Countries Can You Get to in 24 Hours?"

Introduction

  • Objective: Visit as many countries as possible in 24 hours.
  • Teams:
    • Red Team: Josh and Ethan
    • Blue Team: Vic, Toby, and another person (not specified)
    • Green Team: Harry and Arthur

Key Points

Starting Task

  • Only one task, find a stranger named Paul in the UK.
  • Completion grants starting budget of £500.
  • Teams have no money until the task is complete.

Teams’ Progress

Red Team (Josh and Ethan)

  • Successfully found a Paul and earned £500.
  • Visited France (completing a task: eating a national dish) and gained more money.
  • Took a team photo in a photo booth for additional money.
  • Faced delays but successfully boarded a flight to another country.
  • Completed multiple challenges, including playing a musical instrument in public.
  • Completed 7 countries total: France, Belgium, Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Austria, and Switzerland.

Blue Team (Vic and Toby)

  • Initially failed to find Paul but succeeded later, earning £500.
  • Faced logistical challenges and delays, making limited progress initially.
  • Completed challenges like playing a musical instrument, eating a national dish, etc.
  • Managed to reach a total of 6 countries: Belgium, Netherlands, Italy (Sardinia), Switzerland, France, and Germany.
  • Faced an unfortunate event with Vic getting stuck at security, leaving Toby to continue alone.

Green Team (Harry and Arthur)

  • Successfully found a Paul and earned £500 but faced many logistical hurdles.
  • Struggled with planning and decision-making, leading to wasted time and resources.
  • Eventually boarded a flight to various countries in Eastern Europe and the Balkans.
  • Completed challenges involving scoring a goal, playing a musical instrument, etc.
  • Managed to reach a total of 4 countries: Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, and Albania.

Challenges and Tasks

  • Finding Paul: Required in the UK for starting money (£500).
  • Eating a National Dish: Task in France for additional funds (£200).
  • Taking a Team Photo in a Photo Booth: Task for additional funds (£200).
  • Playing a Musical Instrument in Public: Task in Austria (£50).
  • Additional Tasks: High fives in high heels, scoring a football goal, opening doors, etc.

Notable Incidents

  • Transport Issues: Teams faced various delays with flights, trains, and local transport affecting their schedules significantly.
  • Security Issues: Vic detained temporarily by security, impacting team mobility.
  • Logistical Errors: Green Team faced indecisiveness and logistical mishaps, leading to fewer countries visited.

Conclusion

  • Red Team won by visiting the most countries (7 in total).
  • Team performance was influenced by logistical efficiency, successful task completion, and handling unforeseen delays.

Note: This was a high-energy, competitive event focusing on rapid travel, logistical planning, and swift task execution to maximize country visits within 24 hours.