In 2009 Dan was made redundant from a job that he hated. He could have got a mortgage with his payout.
Instead he followed a dream, travelling around the world on his own, taking photos, playing music and having lots of funny little interactions.
This show is ideal for those interested in travel, music, photography and comedy and those who want to feel inspired to go on their own adventure.
It can be lonely, but you're only as lonely as you're willing to let yourself get.
Despite the warnings, these fearless, intrepid explorers travel towards the unknown and impending possible doom. We laugh in the face of danger as we head towards the Maori playground of old.
Followi…
I have joined Annabel and James as we head off, travelling south away from Franz Joseph. It’s a long day of travelling (which is a now a mystery of why that was), with great roads, great sights and g…
In this episode I venture to the small village of Franz Joseph, to take on the physical challenge of scaling a massive glacier.
However, I did overestimate how much water I’d need, and how much bre…
It’s a double banger! I set off but it’s not long before I listen to my gut instinct which pays off. I make friends with a modern-day nomad.
Then I set off and find an incredible spot to stop and thi…
I traverse a challenging route across the Southern Alps, dicing with death because of idiot driving and dicey brakes (not recommended). I quickly leave a place after my gut instinct tells me somethin…
It's a Double Banger episode with two days in one. In this episode, I meet a kindred spirit, who also loves the rush of adrenaline; I get close to nature, and I embark on an epic feat of endurance….l…
Yeah okay, it's a terrible pun. I know.
I'm in Kaikoura, New Zealand, and I go in search of a mystical beast known as a whale.
But will I survive this close encounter with such a beast?
I cross the Cook Straight to the south island of New Zealand. It's a different landscape as I make my way to Kaikoura. You'll hear about how I got inspired to become a singer songwriter and hear a tr…
I arrive in Wellington on a beautiful day. I miss home slightly, I almost get stuck in the bus, I meet the lovely Mary, and play my first gig in New Zealand. How will the first gig go? Will it go wel…
I wake up to discover Reeds Field, then start to head South in the van. I meet some fishermen and have to find somewhere to stay for the night in the bus. My paranoia still get's the best of me. Avai…
I'm now in New Zealand. I collect my Van, I get caught as a hostage by my own bodily fluids and I find a camp site hoping to not be attacked by crazy hedonistic hippies but it's not all as calm as it…
From New York to New Zealand
Today I say goodbye to New York, make a friend on the plane, end up in a contentious love triangle and have an unexpected visitor while I sleep. It was a loooooooong day,…
My last full day in New York.
I contacted home, I lost myself.... and got lost (of course) in Central Park. The Top of The Rock provided a nirvana moment with Richard Ashcroft.
Quite a reflective day…
Today I find a piece of television history!
I go on a long boat tour, meet a superhero, have a business offer as a broker for the leather jacket industry, discover a hive of musical activity and perf…
I’m still in New York. I’m filling my time on a photography mission and seeking inspiration everywhere.
Today I encounter a march, I become quite the art critic and later when I start to feel lonely …
It’s September 11th, there’s only one place I have to go to today.
A real mix of emotions today for me. From Ground Zero to an upsetting sight at an exhibition, to the funny experience at the Rock n …
It’s episode 2. My first full day in New York and it’s not long before I make an idiot of myself.
I see iconic buildings, polar bears, I make friends and I also bump into a fellow Brit. Not the warm …
This is it! The start of our adventure together.
Welcome to Only As Lonely.
Hear about my back story, which might feel familiar to you, and join me as we escape and head to New York on the beginning …