Tropic of Cancer (2010)

Episode Overview

Simon Reeve embarks on the next phase of his extraordinary expedition around the globe, tracing the Tropic of Cancer, which marks the northern edge of the tropical zone. In this segment, Simon skillfully evades the Moroccan secret police while in Western Sahara, rides one of the longest trains in the world through Mauritania, visits a neglected refugee camp in the Algerian desert housing over 100,000 individuals, and enjoys a swim in a Libyan oasis alongside a government official who strikingly resembles Colonel Gaddafi. Having already explored the Tropic of Capricorn and the Equator, this series wraps up Simon's trilogy showcasing the remarkable tropics with his most challenging and extensive adventure yet.