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British-born, but based in the Algarve, Portugal (previously Australia and New Zealand), Daniel has a passion for slow, sustainable travel. He recently undertook his most ambitious no-fly journey yet, a six-month train, ferry and bus adventure from Faro to the Faroe Islands (via the Baltics and Nordics) and then back down from the Arctic to Africa, ending in Essaouira. When back in England, he spends his time between Dorset and London.Bylines include: Lonely Planet (guidebooks and digital), The Guardian, The Observer, The Telegraph, The Times, Rough Guides, National Geographic Traveller, Weather2Travel, Preferred Travel, Going, and more. He is currently completing the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism.
His photography has been used by Lonely Planet, Grazia, Vogue and various tourism boards. His images of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are currently part of the GREAT! campaign displayed across Heathrow Airport. Daniel's videography assignments have included extended projects with EU Aid in Jamaica and Festivals Edinburgh as their blogger-in-residence. His personal travel blog reaches nearly one million readers annually.
Portfolio Work Links
- Algarve Guide Book 2025 – Lonely Planet
- Explore Portugal’s historic hilltop hamlets in a free electric hire car – The Guardian
- Portugal’s coast with the most – The Observer
- Crossing the Arctic Circle from Lapland to the Lofoten Islands by train – Lonely Planet
- Sun-drenched seaside getaways in southern Europe – The Guardian
- Portugal Guide Book 2025 – Lonely Planet
- Journey Through Puglia – National Geographic Traveller Magazine (PDF)
- Why Algarve’s gastronomy is an undiscovered treat – The Telegraph
- Azores Travel Guide – The Times
- Portugal Voyage of Discovery – Preferred Travel
- A first-time guide to Latvia – Lonely Planet
- Slow Travel Europe: A foodie EV tour across Northern Spain – Rough Guides (PDF)
- Taking the train in Spain – Lonely Planet
Destination Expertise
Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Faroe Islands, Falkland Islands, Bali, Italy, Sardinia, Sicily, Latvia, Morocco, Portugal, Azores, Madeira, Spain, TaiwanSpecialisms
Art Galleries & Museums, Beach Holidays – Sun Sea Sand, Conservation, Crafts and Workshops, Culture & History, Ecotourism, Ethical or Responsible Travel, Flight-free Travel, Food & Drink, Hotel Reviews, LGBTQIA+ Travel, Photography, Rail Travel, Solo Travel, Slow Travel, Sustainable Travel, Theatre or Opera, Walking, WineRecent & Upcoming Trips
Portugal (Home), France (Oct 2024/3months), Taiwan (Feb 2025/3 weeks), Graz / Austria (May 2025/2.5 months)Social Media
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