In 1889-1890, pioneering journalist Nellie Bly circled the globe in 72 days, 6 hours, and 11 minutes. Racing to beat Jules Verne’s Around the World in 80 Days record, she traveled 25,000 miles by ship, train, and other methods, returning to a hero's welcome on January 25, 1890. The Goal: Inspired by Jules Verne's novel, Bly aimed to prove a woman could travel alone and break the 80-day record. The Route: Departing from New York on November 14, 1889, she traveled via London, Paris, Brindisi, Suez