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Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days

By: Michael Palin
Narrated by: Michael Palin
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In the autumn of 1988, Michael Palin set out from the Reform Club with an ambitious plan: to circumnavigate the world, following the route taken by Jules Verne's fictional hero Phileas Fogg 115 years earlier. The rules were simple. He had to make the journey in 80 days using only forms of transport that would have been available to Fogg. And so, complete with visas, running shoes, an inflatable globe and sound advice from Alan Whicker, Michael Palin began his incredible journey.

Crossing 17 borders and meeting innumerable challenges, he saw Venice from the back of a rubbish barge, rode around the Pyramids on a camel called Michael, and was attacked by a cockatoo in Hong Kong - amongst many other adventures. Phileas Fogg may have brought a Princess back from his travels, but Michael Palin brought back a fascinating and frequently humorous account of the journey of a lifetime.

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Having mostly retired from comedy, former Monty Python member Michael Palin sets out with a BBC film crew from the Reform Club in London, planning to follow in the footsteps of Jules Verne’s fictional Phileas Fogg to travel Around the World in 80 Days. Palin is allowed only to use modes of transport that to which Fogg would have access during Victorian times, a feat in itself. Visiting Venice and Hong Kong, Giza and many other exotic locations, Michael travels around the globe, bringing back entertaining anecdotes and an epic adventure filled with humour and excitement. Narrated by Michael Palin himself, this marvellous audiobook can be downloaded from Audible.
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what a great adventure! narrated superbly by the great story teller himself. A timeless recreation of the classic around the world in 80 days.
also refreshing to look back and see how the world once was San internet and instant mobile communication. a simpler time.
wonder how he'd go if he attempted to do it again today?

a classis

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Enthralling, vivid in description and enterraining - what a exciting journey, I'm inspired to take the trip myself. I thoroughly enjoyed Michael's reading of the story too

Enthralling, vivid in description and enterraining

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Even after all these years I can read and listen and read again and again of Michael’s exploits as he treks his way around the world.

Palin: Taking the journey so you don't have to.

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Great to relive this tv series and book in the middle of a lockdown. Could have done without the music. Didn’t add to the story. Maybe that was the thing for audiobooks in the ‘90’s

Good to travel when we can’t actually travel

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Michael Palin places you comfortably in the top pocket of his well worn travel shirts and takes you on wonderful, informative and relaxing journey. The people, places and adventures are told as if having a warm conversation with a great friend.
There is no better escape

Armchair meanderings at their finest

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Very easy on the ears and effortless listening.
Michael Palin as the narrator really brought the countries to life. highly recommended.

Enjoyable

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