VIRAL: Egyptian Man Sets The Guinness World Record By Visiting Seven Wonders In Less Than A Week

Many accomplishments made by people all across the world are often featured on Guinness World Records (GWR). A notable example from recently is the Egyptian man who broke the world record for the quickest tour to the Seven Wonders of the World. The 45-year-old Magdy Eissa set a new record of 6 days, 11 hours, and 52 minutes. To see the new Seven Wonders of the World, he traveled entirely by public transportation. He surpassed the previous best established by Jamie McDonald, an Englishman, the previous year. 

Magdy stated in an interview with GWR that organizing his route, which broke records, was a "monumental" undertaking that took nearly a year and a half. "I had to navigate a complex web of flights, trains, buses, subways and walking between transportation hubs and the Wonders," he continued. The 45-year-old further added, "A single disruption could derail the entire itinerary and result in a flight back home!" 

Magdy started his journey at Great Wall Of China. He then traveled to see the Taj Mahal in India, the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza in Mexico, the ancient city of Petra in Jordan, the Colosseum in Rome, Christ the Redeemer in Brazil, and Machu Picchu in Peru. According to GWR, each leg of the trip entailed planning the best public transportation alternatives, figuring out transit schedules, and taking into consideration layovers, immigration lines, and connections to the next location.  

Although Magdy's timetable was not significantly disrupted, he did experience a few near misses. He once almost missed his flight from Peru to Mexico and the daily bus to Petra. Speaking to GWR, Magdy disclosed that two of his personal pleasures of the journey were meeting an old buddy he hadn't seen in years and seeing alpacas in Peru. "Being able to reconnect, even briefly, with a familiar face amidst the whirlwind of the record attempt was a cherished moment," he explained.

The 45-year-old said he feels a great feeling of personal success after realizing a childhood desire and breaking the world record. "This task not only made me feel good about myself, but it also gave me a brief respite from the demands and difficulties of everyday life. The hectic pace and problem-solving that were necessary for the record attempt provided a useful way to let off steam and unwind," he continued.