Around the World for Free
7.2
2009
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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- Cast:
- Parvati Shallow
Episode 50 : ATWFF 3 Wrap!
October. 14,2011
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.
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Episode 49 : Returning Home
October. 13,2011
Parvati makes the long journey from Kenya back to sunny Santa Monica, where friends and family await her return.
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Episode 48 : Helping out in Dadaab
October. 10,2011
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.
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Episode 47 : Dadaab Refugee Camp
October. 07,2011
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.
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Episode 46 : Experiencing Garissa
October. 05,2011
The Red Cross facilitates Parvati's journey from Nairobi to Garrisa in Kenya's northeast where she experiences serious culture clash.
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Episode 45 : Arrival in Kenya
October. 04,2011
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!
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Episode 44 : Out of the Hospital
September. 30,2011
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.
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Episode 43 : Surgery
September. 29,2011
Parvati undergoes surgery for her wrist injury in Johannesburg but her new friends are there to give her support.
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Episode 42 : Hospital Bound
September. 28,2011
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.
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Episode 41 : Victoria Falls and a Medical Crisis
September. 28,2011
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.
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Episode 40 : Botswana to Zambia
September. 26,2011
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.
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Episode 39 : River Safari
September. 23,2011
After three days of road-tripping, Parvati lands in Chobe National Park in northern Botswana and puts an aquatic spin on the traditional safari.
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Episode 38 : Rhino Paradise
September. 21,2011
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.
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Episode 37 : Botswana Bound
September. 19,2011
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.
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Episode 36 : Big Cats
September. 16,2011
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!
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Episode 35 : The Himba
September. 15,2011
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.
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Episode 34 : Road Block in Namibian Desert
September. 13,2011
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.
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Episode 33 : Joburg Orphanage and a Namibian Welcome
September. 09,2011
Parvati visits the Nkosi's Haven orphanage before flying into the wide open desert landscape of Namibia.
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Episode 32 : The Parlotones
September. 08,2011
Parvati hangs out with Johannesburg natives Parlotones, who are not only South Africa's hottest indie rock band but wine aficionados as well.
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Episode 31 : South Africa: Township and Safari
September. 06,2011
Parvati arrives on African soil and tastes Johannesburg's diversity before setting out on her first authentic safari.
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Episode 30 : A South American Send Off
September. 02,2011
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.
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Episode 29 : Last Day in Buenos Aires
August. 31,2011
After touring downtown Buenos Aires by bike, Parvati gets a tango lesson from an expert under the stars at a local park.
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Episode 28 : Juan and the Rio Tigre
August. 29,2011
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.
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Episode 27 : From Stranded to Saved
August. 26,2011
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.
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Episode 26 : Rio to Iguazu
August. 24,2011
After working at a spa in exchange for a makeover, Parvati heads visit Iguazu Falls in Argentina before getting stranded roadside.
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Episode 25 : Rio Samba!
August. 22,2011
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.
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Episode 24 : Hang Gliding in Rio!
August. 19,2011
Parvati takes on her scariest extreme challenge yet as she jumps off Pedra Bonita mountain above Rio.
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Episode 23 : Fun in Fortaleza
August. 18,2011
A swim in the ocean, capoeira on the beach, and forró dancing at night make for a jam-packed 24 hours in Fortaleza!
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Episode 22 : Amazon Adventures
August. 16,2011
Parvati spends her last day in Manaus, Brazil pursuing the giants of the Amazon River before heading on to the coastal city of Fortaleza.
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Episode 21 : Manaus Piranha
August. 15,2011
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!
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Episode 20 : Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
August. 12,2011
Parvati trains and fights at a local Jiu-Jitsu gym, then drops in at the state capitol to find a way deeper into Brazil.
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Episode 19 : Jungle Hunt and Onwards to Brazil
August. 10,2011
Parvati soaks in life with the Macushi tribe in Guyana's interior before making her way to the north Brazilian town of Boa Vista.
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Episode 18 : Kaieteur Falls
August. 08,2011
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.
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Episode 17 : Rainforest Camp
August. 05,2011
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.
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Episode 16 : Flavor of Guyana
August. 03,2011
Parvati rides around Georgetown and stops in at a world famous distillery to sample some rum.
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Episode 15 : A Passage to Guyana
August. 02,2011
After coming up short for a ride from the Barbados Yacht Club, Parvati works as a flight attendant in order to keep moving south.
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Episode 14 : A Slice of Barbados
August. 01,2011
Parvati hangs out in Wildey, Barbados with the neighborhood locals before hitting the yacht club to look for a ride down island.
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Episode 13 : Touching Down in Barbados
July. 29,2011
Parvati sets off to Barbados with no set plans, but a chance meeting at the airport secures her lodging and much more!
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Episode 12 : DR's Expat Do-Gooders
July. 27,2011
Parvati discovers that the Dominican Republic's expats do far more than just laze on the beach.
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Episode 11 : Water Culture in the DR
July. 26,2011
Parvati spends a warm day in beautiful Cabarete, DR, in the water and ends with a horseback ride on the beach!
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Episode 10 : Fresh Start in Dominican Republic
July. 25,2011
After leaving Haiti, Parvati is set up in a deluxe villa in the Dominican Republic's north shore town of El Cabarete.
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Episode 9 : Giving Back in Haiti
July. 22,2011
Parvati visits earthquake resettlement camps around Port-au-Prince to deliver food aid to survivors.
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Episode 8 : Haiti: A Day in the Life
July. 21,2011
Parvati is challenged by the routines of daily life and the emotional toll of living in an orphanage.
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Episode 7 : Haiti Hope and Struggle
July. 20,2011
"Air Mobile" Joe takes Parvati on a tour of Haiti's epicenters of pain and struggle.
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Episode 6 : Haiti Arrival
July. 19,2011
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.
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Episode 5 : A Rollergirl in Austin
July. 18,2011
Parvicious' hits the pavement with the champion Texas Rollergirls while she continues trying to find onward passage from Austin.
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Episode 4 : Austin Tattoo Quest
July. 14,2011
After crashing in El Paso airport for the night, Parvati reaches Austin in style to get inked by a living legend.
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Episode 3 : Sky High Above the Southwest
July. 12,2011
Parvati scores a "co-piloting" gig to get from Phoenix to El Paso, but runs into a roadblock on her way on towards Austin.
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Episode 2 : Riding High in Norco
July. 11,2011
On her way to Phoenix, Arizona, Parvati detours to a small town where she charms her way into an equestrian competition.
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Episode 1 : Parvati Hits The Road
July. 10,2011
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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Seasons
Season 3
With the online audience guiding her journey, Parvati Shallow treks to some of the most amazing places on our planet. From the streets of Haiti to the rainforests of Guayana to the Dadaab Refugee Camps of Kenya…each episode is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat as you watch the first female circumnavigate the world with no money.
Parvati Shallow travels over 30,000 miles, across 3 continents, through 12 countries all in under 100 days.
Season 2
Jeff Schroeder travels over 26000 miles, across 3 continents, through 13 countries all in under 106 days.
Season 1
Around The World For Free takes interactive media to levels never seen before. This series was the first live and interactive series with daily updates chronicling the journey of one man as he tried to circumnavigate the world for free using the online audience as his guide.
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