En Route, Journal de H. Papillaud et L. Leroy. Les deux journalistes francais partis sans un sou de Paris pour faire le tour du monde, 1895.
Published in 1895, En Route is a travelogue chronicling the journey of two French journalists, H. Papillaud and L. Leroy, who embarked on a global tour starting from Paris with no money. Their adventure aimed to demonstrate the possibility of traveling around the world without financial resources, relying instead on their ingenuity and the hospitality of others.
The narrative provides a detailed account of their experiences, challenges, and the various methods they employed to sustain themselves throughout their travels. The journey takes them through numerous countries, offering insights into the local cultures, peoples, and the economic conditions of the regions they visit. Their interactions with locals and other travelers are documented, showing both the generosity and the hardships encountered along the way.