Join renowned English comedian & traveler Michael Palin on the first of his great adventures. Following in the footsteps of the fictional Phileas Fogg, he makes real the feat which author Jules Verne imagined over a century earlier. From the opulence of the Orient Express to the lurching progress of an Egyptian camel, from the hot & lively streets of Madras to the lofty heights of a hot-air balloon over Colorado, there is never a dull moment in this hilarious account of a journey full of surprises. Writing in his witty & engaging manner, Palin paints a vivid picture of the people & places around him, making him one of the world's favorite travel writers. Color photos.