Around the World for Free

Around the World for Free

2009
Around the World for Free
Around the World for Free

Around the World for Free

7.2 | en | Action & Adventure

An online/broadcast hybrid reality series based on the concept of whether a person can circle the globe without any money. The show follows a reality star, as they attempt to travel around the world without any money on hand. They travel with one cameraman and rely on local guides and inhabitants for basic needs.

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EP50  ATWFF 3 Wrap!
Oct. 14,2011
ATWFF 3 Wrap!

Parvati recounts the highs and lows of her around-the-world-for-free journey and gives thanks to everyone for helping to make it happen.

EP49  Returning Home
Oct. 13,2011
Returning Home

Parvati makes the long journey from Kenya back to sunny Santa Monica, where friends and family await her return.

EP48  Helping out in Dadaab
Oct. 10,2011
Helping out in Dadaab

While still at the world's largest refugee camp in Dadaab, Parvati takes part in reconnecting Somalis with family members back home & spends time with a family in their tent home.

EP47  Dadaab Refugee Camp
Oct. 07,2011
Dadaab Refugee Camp

Parvati accomplishes her long-held goal of reaching the world's largest refugee camp in Dadaab, Kenya, home to thousands of new daily arrivals from the Horn of Africa region.

EP46  Experiencing Garissa
Oct. 05,2011
Experiencing Garissa

The Red Cross facilitates Parvati's journey from Nairobi to Garrisa in Kenya's northeast where she experiences serious culture clash.

EP45  Arrival in Kenya
Oct. 04,2011
Arrival in Kenya

Parvati arrives in Nairobi, Kenya, and immediately makes arrangements for passage to the refugee camps in the northeast - but takes a quick time-out to see some urban giraffes!

EP44  Out of the Hospital
Sep. 30,2011
Out of the Hospital

Parvati is discharged from the hospital with her 'bionic' arm, and sets up at Hadley's house to plan her onward journey, pausing to reconnect with friends Mark and Brita in Rio.

EP43  Surgery
Sep. 29,2011
Surgery

Parvati undergoes surgery for her wrist injury in Johannesburg but her new friends are there to give her support.

EP42  Hospital Bound
Sep. 28,2011
Hospital Bound

After a night battling a stomach flu, Parvati faces a challenge when the results of her CT scan in a Joburg hospital confirm that she must undergo surgery for her wrist injury.

EP41  Victoria Falls and a Medical Crisis
Sep. 28,2011
Victoria Falls and a Medical Crisis

Parvati's host Bob takes her to Victoria Falls and on to a local AIDS medicine clinic, but on her way from Zambia to Kenya she runs into an unexpected medical crisis.

EP40  Botswana to Zambia
Sep. 26,2011
Botswana to Zambia

Parvati takes in a Rasta fish fry in Kasane, Botswana before catching a ferry to Zambia where she scours the markets in Livingstone for ingredients for the local specialty Samp.

EP39  River Safari
Sep. 23,2011
River Safari

After three days of road-tripping, Parvati lands in Chobe National Park in northern Botswana and puts an aquatic spin on the traditional safari.

EP38  Rhino Paradise
Sep. 21,2011
Rhino Paradise

Parvati sets out on a 1000 mile-plus road trek across Botswana towards Zambia. Her first stop is a camp-out on a rhino sanctuary north of Gaborone.

EP37  Botswana Bound
Sep. 19,2011
Botswana Bound

Parvati takes off from Windhoek on a 17-hour road trip on the Trans-Kalahari highway to Gaborone, Botswana. Midway through the trip though, her expected contact falls through.

EP36  Big Cats
Sep. 16,2011
Big Cats

While planning her onward overland journey to Botswana, Parvati stops at a wildlife sanctuary outside Windhoek, Namibia to see the big cats: cheetah, leopard and the lion!

EP35  The Himba
Sep. 15,2011
The Himba

Not letting her cast slow her down, Parvati takes a high-adrenaline Cessna flight to northern Namibia to immerse herself in the tribal life of the Himba people.

EP34  Road Block in Namibian Desert
Sep. 13,2011
Road Block in Namibian Desert

While adventuring in the massive sand dunes of the Namib Desert, Parvati pushes the limits and breaks her wrist while going aerial on her quad bike.

EP33  Joburg Orphanage and a Namibian Welcome
Sep. 09,2011
Joburg Orphanage and a Namibian Welcome

Parvati visits the Nkosi's Haven orphanage before flying into the wide open desert landscape of Namibia.

EP32  The Parlotones
Sep. 08,2011
The Parlotones

Parvati hangs out with Johannesburg natives Parlotones, who are not only South Africa's hottest indie rock band but wine aficionados as well.

EP31  South Africa: Township and Safari
Sep. 06,2011
South Africa: Township and Safari

Parvati arrives on African soil and tastes Johannesburg's diversity before setting out on her first authentic safari.

EP30  A South American Send Off
Sep. 02,2011
A South American Send Off

Before saying goodbye to South America, Parvati indulges in an Argentinean meat dish after spending the day pitching in with a charity group who builds homes for people in need.

EP29  Last Day in Buenos Aires
Aug. 31,2011
Last Day in Buenos Aires

After touring downtown Buenos Aires by bike, Parvati gets a tango lesson from an expert under the stars at a local park.

EP28  Juan and the Rio Tigre
Aug. 29,2011
Juan and the Rio Tigre

Parvati's host Juan takes her on a night tour of Tigre, Argentina, and then tries to romance her with a date on a river cruise.

EP27  From Stranded to Saved
Aug. 26,2011
From Stranded to Saved

Stuck in Iguaza, Parvati beds down on the floor of a bus station for the night. In the morning a savior reaches out with aid to bring her Buenos Aires.

EP26  Rio to Iguazu
Aug. 24,2011
Rio to Iguazu

After working at a spa in exchange for a makeover, Parvati heads visit Iguazu Falls in Argentina before getting stranded roadside.

EP25  Rio Samba!
Aug. 22,2011
Rio Samba!

You can't leave Rio without learning the Samba, so Parvati gets a lesson from one of the top Carnival schools before hitting the trendy Lapa district to strut her new moves.

EP24  Hang Gliding in Rio!
Aug. 19,2011
Hang Gliding in Rio!

Parvati takes on her scariest extreme challenge yet as she jumps off Pedra Bonita mountain above Rio.

EP23  Fun in Fortaleza
Aug. 18,2011
Fun in Fortaleza

A swim in the ocean, capoeira on the beach, and forró dancing at night make for a jam-packed 24 hours in Fortaleza!

EP22  Amazon Adventures
Aug. 16,2011
Amazon Adventures

Parvati spends her last day in Manaus, Brazil pursuing the giants of the Amazon River before heading on to the coastal city of Fortaleza.

EP21  Manaus Piranha
Aug. 15,2011
Manaus Piranha

Arriving in Manaus, dubbed the Paris of the Tropics, Parvati works a shift at her host's restaurant and is rewarded with a special dish that you chose!

EP20  Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Aug. 12,2011
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Parvati trains and fights at a local Jiu-Jitsu gym, then drops in at the state capitol to find a way deeper into Brazil.

EP19  Jungle Hunt and Onwards to Brazil
Aug. 10,2011
Jungle Hunt and Onwards to Brazil

Parvati soaks in life with the Macushi tribe in Guyana's interior before making her way to the north Brazilian town of Boa Vista.

EP18  Kaieteur Falls
Aug. 08,2011
Kaieteur Falls

Parvati dips her hands in the undiscovered gem of Kaieteur Falls, deep in the jungle of Guyana, before making her way to a Makushi Ameridian family for her lodging.

EP17  Rainforest Camp
Aug. 05,2011
Rainforest Camp

Parvati travels by water to a remote site in the Guyanese marsh rainforest, and explores the Arawak tribal lands where Captain Gouveia's plane crashed years ago.

EP16  Flavor of Guyana
Aug. 03,2011
Flavor of Guyana

Parvati rides around Georgetown and stops in at a world famous distillery to sample some rum.

EP15  A Passage to Guyana
Aug. 02,2011
A Passage to Guyana

After coming up short for a ride from the Barbados Yacht Club, Parvati works as a flight attendant in order to keep moving south.

EP14  A Slice of Barbados
Aug. 01,2011
A Slice of Barbados

Parvati hangs out in Wildey, Barbados with the neighborhood locals before hitting the yacht club to look for a ride down island.

EP13  Touching Down in Barbados
Jul. 29,2011
Touching Down in Barbados

Parvati sets off to Barbados with no set plans, but a chance meeting at the airport secures her lodging and much more!

EP12  DR's Expat Do-Gooders
Jul. 27,2011
DR's Expat Do-Gooders

Parvati discovers that the Dominican Republic's expats do far more than just laze on the beach.

EP11  Water Culture in the DR
Jul. 26,2011
Water Culture in the DR

Parvati spends a warm day in beautiful Cabarete, DR, in the water and ends with a horseback ride on the beach!

EP10  Fresh Start in Dominican Republic
Jul. 25,2011
Fresh Start in Dominican Republic

After leaving Haiti, Parvati is set up in a deluxe villa in the Dominican Republic's north shore town of El Cabarete.

EP9  Giving Back in Haiti
Jul. 22,2011
Giving Back in Haiti

Parvati visits earthquake resettlement camps around Port-au-Prince to deliver food aid to survivors.

EP8  Haiti: A Day in the Life
Jul. 21,2011
Haiti: A Day in the Life

Parvati is challenged by the routines of daily life and the emotional toll of living in an orphanage.

EP7  Haiti Hope and Struggle
Jul. 20,2011
Haiti Hope and Struggle

"Air Mobile" Joe takes Parvati on a tour of Haiti's epicenters of pain and struggle.

EP6  Haiti Arrival
Jul. 19,2011
Haiti Arrival

Parvati mobilizes a string of good samaritans both on the ground and in the air to help her get to the struggling island of Haiti.

EP5  A Rollergirl in Austin
Jul. 18,2011
A Rollergirl in Austin

Parvicious' hits the pavement with the champion Texas Rollergirls while she continues trying to find onward passage from Austin.

EP4  Austin Tattoo Quest
Jul. 14,2011
Austin Tattoo Quest

After crashing in El Paso airport for the night, Parvati reaches Austin in style to get inked by a living legend.

EP3  Sky High Above the Southwest
Jul. 12,2011
Sky High Above the Southwest

Parvati scores a "co-piloting" gig to get from Phoenix to El Paso, but runs into a roadblock on her way on towards Austin.

EP2  Riding High in Norco
Jul. 11,2011
Riding High in Norco

On her way to Phoenix, Arizona, Parvati detours to a small town where she charms her way into an equestrian competition.

EP1  Parvati Hits The Road
Jul. 10,2011
Parvati Hits The Road

Parvati exits CBS studios after taping The Talk and finds a ride and a place to stay on her first night of her adventure!

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Released: 2009-04-16 | Released Producted By: Around the World Productions , Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: http://www.aroundtheworldproductions.com/portfolio_atwff.html
Synopsis

An online/broadcast hybrid reality series based on the concept of whether a person can circle the globe without any money. The show follows a reality star, as they attempt to travel around the world without any money on hand. They travel with one cameraman and rely on local guides and inhabitants for basic needs.

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kitellis-98121 This is one of the better travel/adventure shows I've seen, largely because not only is the journey truly epic, but it is recorded and presented in a sensibly paced way, with forty-minute episodes that cover each section of the journey with enough detail to draw the viewer in (unlike other similar shows which rush through each stage of the journey in 20-minute episodes).An interesting aspect of the show is that it gets more authentic as it goes along, and the host becomes more likeable.At the beginning, particularly the opening of the first episode, it was almost nauseatingly American, with all the manic whooping, high-fiving, and air-punching that Americans do so excessively, along with endless utterances of "awesome!" and other mindless expressions of exuberance.For the first part of the adventure this manic energy continues and, for me at least, began to grate. But by the time they left the Americas and arrived in South Africa, the fakeness and mania had mostly been replaced with genuine curiosity, respect, and humility.The adventure remained interesting and exotic as they continued around the world, helped, it must be said, by a very small group of extremely generous American "fans", without whose financial aid the project would certainly have failed.It was disappointing that they skipped travelling back across Asia and Europe, opting instead to fly straight to San Francisco from Vietnam, but I guess it was hard to turn down the offer of a donated flight.It was very interesting that when they arrived back in the States, they didn't immediately revert back to type, but instead remained mostly humble and sincere. This was nice to see. The scenes in the final episode where they visited the school could potentially have been both nauseating and irritating, but were instead uplifting and even slightly moving.Overall, this was a very worthwhile project, but with a basic concept that trod some pretty shaky moral ground on occasion (I didn't like seeing them evading train fares, for example. It's one thing to beg a ride; quite another to criminally avoid paying!) but by and large the message that wherever you go in the world the people will be kind and welcoming, is well presented and wholesome.It's not hugely exciting, but it's also never dull. A good way to travel vicariously, but mostly a reassuring confirmation about the fundamental goodness of (some) people.