Leon leaves Los Angeles without a cent to his name, relying on the kindness of strangers -- and one Scotsman, in particular -- to keep him going.
Leon travels through Nebraska, where he meets a helpful farmer and works on a ranch. Later, an encounter in Pittsburgh changes his entire worldview.
A big-hearted New Yorker comes to the rescue. Later, Leon boards a cargo ship to continue his trip on the other side of the Atlantic.
Leon hits several rough patches while traveling through Italy, but a series of generous strangers inspire him to keep going.
Leon visits Zagreb and Sarajevo before heading to Montenegro, where he comes across a farm that's been run by the same family for 20 generations.
While traveling through Kosovo, Leon meets a woman who wishes for peace. Later, despite bike problems, he visits Greece and Turkey.
Leon is treated to a traditional Turkish bath. Later, when a conflict in the Middle East threatens his journey, an old friend comes to the rescue.
Leon visits the Taj Mahal, runs into more bike trouble, meets a gracious karate master, plays cricket and receives a holy blessing.
Leon's bike breaks down in Patna, causing a massive traffic jam. Later, he visits a Calcutta orphanage where the children need safe drinking water.
When Leon learns the Burmese border is being closed, he must take the long way to Thailand. Once there, he visits the ancient temple of Angkor Wat.
Leon stops at Cambodia's Killing Fields before traveling to Ho Chi Minh City, where he visits an eye doctor who helps dozens of people every day.
Leon travels via cargo ship to Vancouver, where he quickly learns that riding a motorcycle in the bitter cold isn't very relaxing.
Leon reunites with the first person on his journey who showed him true kindness and does his best to return the favor.
With Argentina a long ways away, Leon sets his journey from the frozen wilderness of Alaska in his vintage -- and finicky -- Volkswagen Beetle.
Leon visits Yukon's historic Sign Post Forest, runs into a bit of car trouble and gets a crash course in the sport of curling.
When it comes keeping his car running, Leon just can't catch a break. He later searches for a place to stay in Salt Lake City.
Leon learns what it's like to be a cowboy in rural Utah. He then travels to Tijuana, where he meets a friendly family.
Worried about the potential danger along his route, Leon considers his options. Later, he meets a group dedicated to helping hurricane victims.
Leon explores the natural beauty of Costa Rica, takes a dip in the Pacific, meets a kind couple in Panama and even manages to conquer a fear.
A trip to a mud bath inspires Leon to alter his itinerary and veer deep into the Panamanian jungle. He later meets a dedicated artist.
Leon travels on a dangerous highway to Ecuador. He then sleeps near an active volcano and meets a woman who shares his passion for dogs.
While waiting to enter Peru, Leon meets two friends fleeing Venezuela. He also tries sandboarding and meets a man with a love for helping others.
Leon explores a beautiful home with a horrific past, goes fishing with a kindhearted young man and pays a visit to the spectacular Machu Picchu.
Leon meets a traveler aiming to visit every country in the world. Kindness Two suffers some mechanical problems. A street musician inspires Leon.
Leon visits a museum honoring cinematic legends. Later, he crosses into Argentina, stays with a family in their van and meets a selfless student.
With just a few thousand miles left to go on his incredible journey, Leon presses on toward the southern tip of Argentina.
