“Podell's passport would be a more fascinating read than many a thriller... A great book by an even greater traveler.” —Peter Allison, author of Whatever You Do, Don't Run, on Around the World in 50 Years

“Like Crocodile Dundee produced by Monty Python and directed by Woody Allen.” —Tony Wheeler, founder of Lonely Planet, on Around the World in 50 Years

“Albert Podell travels the world having more hair-raising misadventures and harrowing escapes than Indiana Jones. Around the World in 50 Years sets a new standard for adventure travel books.” —Will Lutwick, author of Dodging Machetes

“The fastest and most thrilling adventure book ever.” —Tracie Max Sachs, five-time World Cup speed-skiing champion, on Around the World in 50 Years

“Swashbuckler, philosopher, humorist, Al Podell has lived, and written, a splendidly rollicking adventure.” —Trevor Morrison, Dean, New York University School of Law, on Around the World in 50 Years

“I tell my students to live life fully, and Al Podell's tour de force, described in fascinating detail in this wonderful book, shows that he has done just that.” —John Sexton, president, New York University, on Around the World in 50 Years

“This fascinating book is filled with adventurous curiosity and constant drama, and written with delight, humor, and compassion.” —James Fulton Hoge, Jr., former editor of Foreign Affairs and publisher of New York Daily News, on Around the World in 50 Years