How a 19th-century traveller circled the world in 72 days — and changed the future of travel
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Tuesday, November 18, 2025
In 1889, American journalist Nellie Bly embarked on a daring journey to circumnavigate the globe in under 80 days, inspired by Jules Verne's novel. Facing numerous challenges, she successfully completed her voyage in an astonishing 72 days, proving that rapid world travel was achievable and breaking significant social boundaries for women.
