The Tropic of Cancer

Simon Reeve circumnavigates the globe around the 22,835 mile long Tropic of Cancer. Visiting 18 countries, he meets amazing people, witnesses bizarre and beautiful sights, and encounters spectacular and endangered wildlife.

The Tropic of Cancer lies 23° north of the Equator and crosses through some of the most varied places on Earth – from Africa to India, Bangladesh to Burma, Mexico and the Caribbean, taking in a range of lifestyles, environments and landscapes.