Round the World in Any Number of Days

Round the World in Any Number of Days is a travelogue by the British writer and diplomat Maurice Baring. It recounts his adventures and misadventures on a summer’s journey around the world in the early 20th century, from Europe to Asia, Africa, and the Americas, starting in June and ending in October. Baring’s witty observations and vivid descriptions of people and places make this book a joy to read for armchair travelers and seasoned globetrotters alike.