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Hey, I’m Dan! Obsessed with exploring the world, meeting new people (+ goats) and getting as lost as possible with my camera. I was on the road for 1467 days between 2014 – 2018, taking a chance on changing my career from restaurants to capturing the world and somehow it all worked out…

I hope this site gives you some inspiration (and handy tips) to go and chase your own adventures. Travel is the best kind of education so go get lost, even if it’s just outside your own doorstep!

Latest Posts

Portugal Coronavirus travel restrictions September 2020: rules and trip report from a local

15th September 2020/by Daniel James (Dan Flying Solo)

Ten unforgettable Australia travel experiences not to be missed!

27th August 2020/by Daniel James (Dan Flying Solo)

Turkey is open for summer 2020: 3 dreamy destinations for 3 types of traveller

11th August 2020/by Daniel James (Dan Flying Solo)

HOLIDAYS AT HOME

While Portugal is home these days, the UK is where I hail from, and while for many travelling overseas is off the cards this year, it’s the perfect time to explore a little closer to home.

Durham is a perfect weekend break destination in the UK, with a historic city, a crashing coastline, and beautiful nature and hills with incredible castles. The quintessential British break, if you will!

Read: A weekend escape to Durham

The U.K. Articles

The U.K. Videos

Scenic Scotland | Cover-More USA

The stunning Jurassic Coast | Visit the United Kingdom

A foodie guide to a weekend in Edinburgh #UncoverEdinburgh

The Falkland Islands

REMOTE ESCAPE

For others, the pull of travel remains but they might be seeking more remote escapes, away from the crowds.

The Falkland Islands are some of the most remote outposts of life you could visit. Imagine a windswept, rugged collection of islands, where wildlife rules supreme. Penguins and sheep far out number people, and tiny little planes transport just a few people at a time. Social Distancing in the Falkland Islands comes naturally!

Read: Reasons to visit the Falkland Islands

Remote Adventures Articles

Live the island life: 20 unique islands to visit in 2021

29th December 2019/by Daniel James (Dan Flying Solo)

20 Hidden Europe Gems You Need to Visit in 2021

28th November 2019/by Daniel James (Dan Flying Solo)

Discovering Dominica, the wild isle that stole my heart

28th July 2019/by Daniel James (Dan Flying Solo)

Remote Adventures Videos

DOMINICA: The amazing nature of this Caribbean Island Cinematic

KOCHI JAPAN ATTRACTIONS: Reasons to travel Kochi - temples, traditions and epic nature!

THE LARES TREK in Peru with G Adventures!

More ‘Off the beaten Path’ Inspiration

Surprising Singapore

FORWARD PLANNING

Starting to plan ahead for when the world starts to re-open?

Singapore is working on various initiatives to open as safely as possible to future visitors, and while many mistakenly see Singapore as just a stopover destination on route to SE Asia or Oceania, there are countless surprises to discover in one of my favourite cities!

Read: A weekend in Durham

Latest Videos

THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS: Tourist attractions & things to do in the city of Peace and Justice!

PUGLIA, ITALY: Must visit places and things to do in Puglia

BULGARIA: Bansko Skiing + Plovdiv, Sofia & Rila Monastery!

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Sado Island

OLYMPICS 2021

With the 2020 Olympics in Japan postponed, for those planning to visit now in 2021, some forward planning of how to spend your time in the country is needed.

Sure, the main games will be in Tokyo, but if you want a slice of Japanese history, in a rural setting, away from the crowds, then Sado Island, rich in history, heritage and traditions such as Taiko drumming and tub boats might be just the ticket, and it’s only a few hours away from Tokyo by train and boat!

Read: Traditions and temples on Sado Island

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Meeting new faces

Go Learn

Later, when I would meet Binna and learn about his Port Douglas, I’d think back to these modern and contemporary canvases. “We are proud of our past” he would say, “But this artwork is about now, it’s about me, my stories”.

Read: Discovering Port Douglas and Aboriginal Culture