In Jules Verne's "Around the World in 80 Days", Phileas Fogg, a solitary British gentleman of the Victorian era wagers that he can circumnavigate the globe in under 80 days. With his french manservant, Passepartout, Fogg embarks on a great adventure taking him through Egypt, India, the South Pacific, San Francisco and the Great Plains of the United States. But will he succeed and collect on his bets? One of the best-loved works by the French adventure...

Michael Palin attempts to copy the exploits of fictional character Phileas Fogg, by trying to travel around the world (without flying) in 80 days.

Sailor Peter Penny leaves the navy and sets out to dance the sailor's hornpipe around the world in five years, thereby winning the right to marry the captain's daughter.

"Lucile is on a search for her perfect cabin, so she sets off on an exciting trip around the world, looking for ideas. Traveling from the forests of Sweden to the comfort of snowy Siberia and the enchanting caves in Turkey, will Lucile find her dream home?--

Sailing Alone Around the World, by Joshua Slocum, is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes & Noble Classics: • New introductions commissioned from todays top writers and scholars • Biographies of the authors • Chronologies...

"Explore seven continent maps packed with hundreds of activities and challenges to inspire armchair travelers of any age. Whether you're visiting the penguins of Antarctica, dancing the samba in Brazil, or steering a gondola in Venice, this book brings together epic adventures from the remotest corners of the globe and discoveries to be made on your own doorstep"--Unedited summary from the book.

From New York Times bestselling author A. Manette Ansay comes an unforgettable story of two families united by tragedy -- and one woman's deeply emotional journey toward a choice she'd never thought possible. On an ordinary morning in Fox Harbor, Wisconsin, Meg and Rex Van Dorn's lives are irrevocably altered when a drunk driver -- Meg's onetime best friend, Cindy Ann Kreisler -- slams into the Van Dorns' car, killing their six-year-old son, Evan....

The intrepid adventurer Phileas Fogg and his French valet Passepartout try to circumnavigate the world on a wager from Phileas' friends. Their trip becomes more complicated when Phileas becomes a robbery suspect. Can they make it in time?

A trip planner for every month of the year presents thirty recommendations for destinations that are at their best during that month, whether due to climate, value, or available activities.

Joe the tugboat dreams of traveling around the world, but when another boat asks for his help, he realizes he is needed and his voyage can wait for anther day. Includes facts about boats, a related activity, and a word list.