Free Ride

Documentary 2016

Available on discovery+

Adventurer and survival expert Rob Greenfield has an audacious plan to cross the globe with no money. Taking only his passport and a toothbrush, he wants to discover if it is possible to trek across the world, and survive the elements, relying just on the generosity of others.

Documentary 2016

0+

Starring Rob Greenfield, James Levelle

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

Rob Greenfield and James Levelle arrive in Rio with no cash and no plan; faced with language barriers, exhaustion and foraging for wild food, they rely on strangers to help them.

43 min · 13 Apr 2016 0+
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

Survivalist Rob and filmmaker James continue across South America with no money; near Bolivia they must cope with extreme cold and altitude.

43 min · 20 Apr 2016 0+
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

One month into the adventure and Rob and James hit Bolivia's high plateau. With no money and nowhere to stay, Rob strikes a deal to work their way to the world's largest salt flats.

43 min · 27 Apr 2016 0+
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

Completely broke, Rob and James reach Peru where they get jobs teaching English; in Cusco, the ancient Incan capital, tensions build.

43 min · 4 May 2016 0+
EPISODE 5

Episode 5

After splitting up in Pisac, Peru, James works on a fruit truck and makes his way north; Rob is constantly fascinated by the people he meets.

43 min · 11 May 2016 0+
EPISODE 6

Episode 6

Rob and James must travel through Ecuador and Colombia to finish their journey across South America; they have just twelve days to cover a lot of ground.

43 min · 18 May 2016 0+

Rob Greenfield

Host
James Levelle

Host
James Levelle

Director
Sophie Todd

Producer

About

Free Ride

DOCUMENTARY

Adventurer and survival expert Rob Greenfield has an audacious plan to cross the globe with no money. Taking only his passport and a toothbrush, he wants to discover if it is possible to trek across the world, and survive the elements, relying just on the generosity of others.

Information

Studio: Discovery
Released: 2016
Rated: 0+

Languages

Original Audio: English (United States)
Audio and Subtitles