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Around the World in 80 Days

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A great read , especially when Michael jump's to what he really is thinking , his personal insights into cultures and the differences between them . Though I have to admit his section on India was by far the most intresting read for me as I was familiar with the content he wrote about, therefore it does enhance the read if you have visited or had some experience with some of these cultures..

If you're a fan of Michael Palin from Python fame and you enjoy interesting travelogues, you may enjoy this companion book to the BBC televised version of his travels. I really enjoyed the video, one of Palin's first with the BBC, and the book obviously cannot effectively capture the physical humor that Palin presents but it still worth while as the pictures and writing are quite interesting as Palin travels the circumference of the globe in 80 days. Great fun as Palin dines on snake in an Asian country (presented live and then sliced and diced for you to see) and his long ride on an ocean cargo ship where he plays charades with a crew with the help of a little alcohol at their small party. Enjoyable book with well written humorous anecdotes but see the film to have a greater appreciation for Palin's encounters with people and places. His innocent humor disarms everyone he meets and provides them and you with a laugh while exploring the world.