Around The World In 80 Days – Jules Verne

Take a journey of a lifetime with Around The World in 80 Days! Written by Jules Verne and published in 1872, the book is a thrilling, imaginative and humorous adventure that follows the story an English gentleman by the name of Phileas Fog who bets that he can travel around the world in just 80 days! Follow along on his exciting adventure by downloading a free copy of the Around The World in 80 days PDF here.

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Around The World In 80 Days Q&A

Is Around The World In 80 Days A True Story?

Around the World In 80 Days is not a true story. It is a completely fictional tale, written by the French writer Jules Verne and first published in 1872.

Did Phileas Fogg Exist?

While Around The World In 80 Days is a fictional story, it is thought that Phileas Fogg was inspired by William Perry Fogg, an American adventurer and author.

Did William Perry Fogg Go Around The World?

Yes, he did! And he documented his journeys in a number of letters that he wrote which were later published as books.

In the first book, Round The World: Letters From Japan, China, India and Egypt, he described his visits to Japan, China, Singapore, Malacca and Penang. He moved to India from where he visited Bombay, Suez and Egypt.

In his second book, Aribistan, or The Land Of The Arabian Nights, he describes his visits to Arabia, Persia, Egypt and Baghdad.

How Much Does It Cost To Travel Around The World In 80 Days?

In 2019, Airbnb put together a travel package that was inspired by Around The World In 80 Days. In the package, a small group could visit 18 countries using 8 modes of transport. Airbnb’s vice president, Joe Zadeh said:

We thought that the notion of circumnavigating the globe and visiting all these different cultures and communities in 80 days is just a really fun and interesting premise.

Joe Zadeh | Airbnb

At the time, the trip cost $5,000 and it included all activities, meals, travel and accommodation. The countries visited included the UK, Romania/Transylvania, Uzbekistan, Egypt, Jordan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nepal, Bhutan, Thailand, China, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, USA, Ecuador, Chile and Iceland.

Undiscovered Destinations, a travel operator in the UK, has created another Around The World In 80 Days package. It comes with a price tag starting at 17,950 pounds per person and will not use airplanes but rather cargo ships in the spirit of the original Around The World In 80 Days novel.

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Around The World In 80 Days Movies & Adaptations

Around The World In 80 Days has been adapted quite a few times and so far there have been three theatre productions, four movies and six television series based on the novel.

One of the most popular adaptations is the 1956 movie adaptation of the book. It starred David Niven and was directed by Michael Anderson. It was a major success and it won five Oscars including the Academy Award for Best Picture.

Around The World In 80 Days (1956) Official Trailer

Around The World In 80 Days (2004)

In 2004, another Around The World In 80 days action-adventure movie was made. It started Jackie Chan and Steve Coogan. Unfortunately, it was a box office failure and the only awards it received were the Stinker Award for Worst Supporting Actor (Arnold Schwarzenegger) and Most Unwelcome Remake. It was also nominated for the Razzie Awards for Worst Supporting Actor ( Arnold Schwarzenegger) and Worst Remake or Sequel… sorry Arnold!

Although it wasn’t well-received it is still really fun to watch and besides, who doesn’t enjoy a Jackie Chan movie!

Around The World In 80 Days – 2021 TV Series

In 2021, a TV series was released celebrating Around The World In 80 Days. It was produced in the UK, France and South Africa and so far it has received good reviews. Only one season has been released so far with the second season in the pipeline.

Conclusion

We hope you enjoyed this article about the Around The World by Jules Verne. If you haven’t read this novel yet, you’re in for a treat! This is a great book for anyone who is looking for a wonderful adventure story. You can download a free copy of our Around The World In 80 Days PDF here.

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