Simon begins his journey at the North Cape – the northernmost point of the Scandinavian Peninsula in wild, wet and windy conditions.
In this episode he helps a local king crab fisherman pull in pots from the Arctic Ocean, then sleeps in the boat shed of a pair of bemused
but friendly locals and later finds out how to create vodka and beer with seasonal seaweed. Wild camping and cycling through the epic
landscapes of northern Norway, Simon battles inclement weather before crossing over into Sweden at the end of the episode.
Continuing on his journey south through the mesmerising landscapes of Sweden, Simon camps in huge and isolated forests before then
meeting two men who have been fishing for lamprey on the same river for more than 50 years. Setting the traps at dusk, they return to
find and then feast upon, 300 th...
In Swedish Lapland, Simon witnesses early season northern lights with the help of a Sami guide. Together they discuss the natural world
as the aurora swirls overhead, accompanied by Arctic Char soup and coffee (with cheese). In Jokkmokk he meets a wild food expert to
learn about seasonal berries ...
