Around the World in 80 Days

Around the World in 80 Days
[DVD 910.41 Pal]

This was Michael Palin's first travel documentary. He is well known for being part of Monty Python, but he also makes for wonderfully enjoyable travel host. Inspired by Jules Verne's novel, he starts his journey in London in attempt to circle the globe, using no aircraft, and return to London in 80 days or less. Unlike other travel documentaries that explore the fancy hotels and sightseeing, this and Palin's other travel documentaries focus more on the everyday lives, customs, and history of the people who live in the places he visits. It's a fantastic documentary of the world's people and places. As you watch through the seven episodes, you feel as if you are traveling along with the film crew. I've seen all of Palin's travel documentaries and he hosts them in such a real and personal way that after watching them, you just want to watch them over again. [If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try Michael Palin's other travel documentaries: Sahara, Pole to Pole, Full Circle and Himalaya.] -- recommended by Kristen A. - Gere Branch Library
[Also available: Tie-in Book.]

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