Announcing Free Ride on Discovery International!
I’m absolutely elated to announce that I’m embarking on an epic new journey with Discovery International! In a new show called Free Ride, filmmaker James Levelle and I are trekking across South America with no money relying on our ingenuity and the kindness of strangers. Here’s the words from Discovery International:
Can you travel the world relying on just your ingenuity and the kindness of strangers? One man thinks you can. Adventurer, survivalist and green enthusiast Rob Greenfield is about to embark on an epic journey with a truly audacious plan – to trek across South America with no money. Traveling with him will be filmmaker James Levelle, documenting every step of their journey together. From bartering for a bed in a Brazilian Favela to sleeping under the stars in the Amazon, washing plates in a back road diner in exchange for food, and hitching a ride on a big rig – Rob (and James) are determined to do it. When faced with language barriers, extreme culture clashes, violent storms, searing heat and punishing terrains, will Rob be able to convince complete strangers to lend a helping hand in his quest?
FREE RIDE is a gritty and powerful journey into the unknown. FREE RIDE, a 6×60’ survival adventure series produced for Discovery Networks International by Raw TV, is commissioned by Elizabeth McIntyre, executive produced by Liz Brach and produced by Marion Haberman. Sam Maynard and Rebecca North are executive producers for Raw TV.
This is going to be the most grueling and challenging adventure I have ever embarked on but I expect it to be the most rewarding as well. I depart in September with no money and minimal gear. Don’t expect to hear from me for a few months as I expect not to be online very much! You’ll be able to watch the show in winter 2016. That’s all I can share for now so be patient and stay tuned for more!
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Great! This will be one show out of thousands I'll be waiting for 🙂 I'm sure it also will be helpful for me when thinking about going on long term adventure across South America at some time between 2017-2020.
Good stuff!
Congratulations! You are embarking on my absolute dream adventure. Aiming to move out of the USA to points South America, but need to investigate the country prior. Hoping that you will be posting a real-time photo journal?
Wow–congrats and best of luck–have fun, amigo! : )
Good luck. So happy for you
You Rock – I can't wait to watch!
Cool! If you happen to go to the northen part of Peru, visit the Proyecto Yannick NGO set up by a Dutch woman to help children with Down syndrome in Cajamarca and Celendin 🙂 She can defnitely help you with the ins and outs of the North of Peru as well since not many tourists go that way. I'm so jealous of your trip…
Hi Judy! I won't be posting much during this trip as I plan to be very present in my surroundings. You'll have to watch it on Discovery! I hope you take your dream adventure. Try out http://www.wwoof.org/ 🙂
Rob Greenfield "Very present" is the best way to be. I don't have a TV, but maybe Discovery (or some kind PC geek) will post your journey on YouTube. Thank you for the link. Take care, Rob.
Best of luck to you, Rob. I know you can do it!
Rob this is so exciting! You're doing exactly what I've always wanted to do! Can't wait to watch!
I'll be traveling around South America then too! I hope to WOOF my way around and spend the least amount that I can. Maybe I'll bump in to ya haha
With your happy disposition and caring attitude, I have no doubt that you will end your journey 10 pounds heavier and have money flowing out of your pockets.
Just saw the first part of the first episode. I love it!
If you're ever around the East Netherland you are more than welcome!