Sahara, Day 6, Fez, Morocco
A Tale of Two Cities
To an ear disoriented by deep sleep it sounds like bagpipes warming up or a very ancient siren being cranked into life. Then, after a moment of struggling wakefulness, it...
Palin's Travels is on a new journey. With the acquisition of many previously unseen photos taken by Basil Pao, it's being transformed into a new, bright, dynamic format...
Highlights
A selection of tales from Michael's travels.
Hemingway Adventure, Fossalta di Piave, Italy
Hemingway By Pedal Bike
Today I’m going to try to recreate his journey to the trenches and back (without the getting blown up bit) to see what, if anything, is as it was. A...
Around The World In 80 Days, Day 20, Indian Ocean
Travelling by Dhow
Somewhere a long way away it's my wife's birthday and A Fish Called Wanda is being shown to the British public for the first time. Here in the Gulf of...
Pole To Pole, Day 57, Luxor, Egypt
The Temple of Karnak
An early start to catch the sunrise over the ruins of the Temple of Karnak. The name is taken from the town of Carnac in Brittany and is a reminder...
Routes
Routes, maps and interesting facts.
Photography
Dive into a world full of colour and wonder.
Travel Shop
New Europe Book and DVD
Breathing in Eastern Europe's rich history, exquisite sights and talking to its diverse peoples, Michael fills what has been a void in his own experience and that of many others.
Hemingway Adventure Book and DVD
In this wonderful blend of adventure and travel writing, Michael follows in the footsteps of one of the great literary figures of the century.
Into Iraq Book and DVD
A fascinating and rare insight into the history and culture of Iraq. Michael shares the impressions he formed of a country that few outsiders now venture to see.
Travels Of A Lifetime
In intimate conversation, and using his personal archive, Michael's reflects on how he got hooked on travel, and reveals the challenges he faced making the ground-breaking travel shows.
Pole To Pole Book and DVD
Travelling by train, truck, raft, Ski-Doo, barge, balloon and bicycle, Michael experiences every extreme the world has to offer. From the cold grip of the Arctic Circle, to the South
North Korea Journal Book and Audio CD
Michael shares his day-by-day diary of his visit to North Korea a land wholly unlike any other he has ever visited.
Full Circle Book and DVD
Read Michael’s account of his epic journey through 18 countries bordering the Pacific Ocean. A spectacular journey of contrasts, drama and beauty.
Brazil Book and DVD
Michael explores this exotic country that is now a global superpower, and takes a closer look at a remarkable new force on the world scene.
Himalaya Book and DVD
Facing altitudes as high as 17,500 feet as well as some of the world’s deepest gorges, Michael tackles the full length of the Himalaya.
Sahara Book and DVD
As the journey unfolds, the Sahara reveals not the emptiness of endless sand dunes, but a huge and diverse range of cultures and landscapes and a long history.
Around The World In 80 Days Book and DVD
Michael follows in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg as he takes on the famous challenge to circumnavigate the globe in less than 80 days.