Even when traveling, the gentleman Phileas Fogg and his friends, the French Passepartout and the intrepid Miss Fix do not forget to be stylish! On the occasion of the broadcast on France 2 of the eight episodes of the first season of Around the world in 80 days, free adaptation of Jules Verne’s masterpiece, worn by David Tennant, Ibrahim Koma and Leonie Benesch, our selection of retro globe trotters gifts.
Are you looking for a gift for your acquaintance that leaves non-stop to the four corners of the world? Are you looking for a gift for a child with the soul of an explorer? Both decorative object and educational object, terrestrial globes and other world maps are very trendy. Solid or openwork, in metal or paper, with detailed relief for geography enthusiasts or uncluttered for design fans, there is something for everyone in major brands such as Maisons du monde, Nature & Découvertes or But. (1. Globe Travel Beige 47 cm, Goal, 39.99 euros)
A game to learn how to save the planet
Always at the forefront of scientific research, there is no doubt that Jules Verne would be keen on ecology today. Lansay has launched a new game called Wealth of the Green World, which consists of preserving the environment. The objective of the game? Become a sponsor and invest your fortune to participate in the conservation and protection of planet Earth and its environment while crossing continents and traveling the world During your trip, invest in environmental missions (harvesting wheat, aluminum, etc.) and reap the fruits of your good deeds thanks to other players who will pay you taxes. Be careful not to go bankrupt and end your fortune by going through the auction boxes! A family and educational game from 8 years old, totally recycled and recyclable, for budding Greta Thunbergs. (7. Riches du Monde Green, Lansay, 26.99 euros)
It is not always easy to be stylish when traveling on a train or plane. We are often tempted to favor the functional over the aesthetic when it comes time to pack your suitcase. The multi-pocket hiking backpack and the fanny pack, “it’s not pretty, but it’s practical”, as Florence Foresti says. To be chic like the gentleman Phileas Fogg, bet on a weekend bag and a leather toiletry bag (6. Weekender bag in checked tweed, Berteil, 345 euros and 5. Leather toilet bag, Bric’s for De Bijenkorf .fr, 115 euros.) To be impeccable in all circumstances like the hero of Jules Verne, nothing beats a classic shave with a set consisting of a shaving brush made of real badger bristles, a safety razor with a comb closed, a metal bowl to mount the foam and a suitable support. (4. Shaving set in wood and metal with Mach3 razor and bowl – Mühle at Rasage Classique, 107 euros)
The essential accessory for adventurers
There is no doubt that if we searched the pockets of the resourceful Jean Passepartout, we would find a Swiss army knife, the essential accessory for adventurers the world over. The Victorinox Huntsman Wood Swiss Army Knife conceals no less than 13 essential tools under very thin walnut wood ribs. A faithful companion who will allow its owner to deal with every adventure that may arise! (Swiss Army Knife Huntsman Wood, Victorinox, 55 euros) Ibrahim Koma, that 20 minutes met at Canneséries, adopted the cap like Passepartout, the character he plays in the series co-produced by the European Alliance. A gift from the producer of Around the world in 80 days, Simon Crawford Collins. (Hatteras Wool / Lama / Cashmere cap, Stetson, 149 euros.)
It is a part of the journey that we will keep preciously at the bottom of a drawer. Like Miss Fix, we will carefully record with a fountain pen, to anchor our emotions, the memories of our adventures in a travel diary. (2. Sonnet, Parker fountain pen for De Bijenkorf.fr, 163 euros and My travel book around the world, Nature & Découvertes, 14.90 euros.)
All travelers are the same and rare are those who do not bring back a little souvenir of their trip. What could be better than spices to remember the sweet smell of the colorful markets of distant lands? (La Route des Epices box, On the quays, 35 euros) Something to get away from it all for the holidays!