CBS Interactive Renews Web Travel Series

SAN FRANCISCO: Parvati Shallow, winner of CBS’s Survivor: Micronesia, travels the world with only a smartphone and tablet in the third season of the CBS Interactive web series Around the World for Free, sponsored by AT&T.

The million-dollar Survivor prize-winning Shallow is hosting the 50-webisode series in which she ventures off on a 100-day journey without money or pre-arranged transportation. The episodes will be posted every other day on CBS.com. Viewers will be able to interact with her through Twitter, e-mail and an interactive map on CBS.com to offer advice. Shallow will be posting a travel log detailing her adventure, videos and photos.

"Online video fans have truly embraced Around the World for Free and we are delighted to bring them another exciting season," said Joe Ferreira, the senior VP, network liaison and original content, at CBS Interactive. "Parvati is the perfect host for this show with her unique blend of fearlessness, charm and adventurous spirit. Throughout her three seasons of Survivor, Parvati gained a loyal fan base that will undoubtedly help her find her way around the world over the next 100 days. We’re also excited to have AT&T back on board, providing Parvati the top notch tools that will allow her to successfully navigate her upcoming adventure."

"Around the World for Free provides a unique opportunity to display the limitless potential of the AT&T network globally," commented Ashley Sheets, the associate director of media at AT&T Media Services. "We’re thrilled to provide the technology that will keep Parvati Shallow connected as she navigates the globe and relies on the kindness of strangers for food, transportation, shelter and more."