"Today you can travel around the world in eighty days," says Phileas Fogg. "Do it, and I'll pay you 20,000 pounds," says his friend Stuart. This marks the beginning of one of Jules Verne's most thrilling stories. Phileas Fogg must return to London by December 21st or lose all his money. With the help of his servant Passepartout, Fogg undertakes his journey by various means, from train to elephant, and experiences surprising adventures along the way.