Simon isn’t your typical TV presenter. He’s the guy who actually gets sweaty, nervous, and utterly awestruck right in front of the camera. In his series Tropic of Cancer, he doesn’t just show you pretty beaches; he drags you along the entire 23.5-degree line of latitude.
This isn’t a luxury cruise. This is a journey where he crosses war zones, tracks down endangered animals, and shares a meal with folks who live by rules we can’t even imagine. Why does this matter to you? Because it proves that the world is still gloriously, terrifyingly wild.
The Joy of Getting Completely Lost
Simon has a gift for finding the human stories hidden behind the headlines. In one episode, he’s laughing with a group of salt farmers in India; in the next, he’s solemnly listening to a ranger in Botswana. He shows us that travel isn’t about ticking boxes—it’s about connection.
And here’s the fun part: you don’t even have to leave your living room to feel the thrill. Watching Simon stumble through a flooded rice paddy or nervously avoid a cobra is a masterclass in resilience. It makes your own commute to work feel like a walk in the park, doesn’t it?
He also has this incredible knack for finding joy in the most unlikely places. A pushy market vendor? That’s a friend he hasn’t met yet. A broken-down jeep? That’s an excuse to chat with locals under a starry sky. His attitude is infectious.
Tropic of Cancer with Simon Reeve - 6. Laos to Hawaii - BBC iPlayer
