Hi, I’m Dan.

Traveler. Entrepreneur. Television Host.

Rapscallion (or so I’m told)

Born and raised in Canada • Inspired by travels with parents • Moved to Thailand in 1999 • Building dreams ever since! That’s the really short version, but a lot has happened in between!

As co-founder of luxury adventure company Smiling Albino, I’m lucky to have the opportunity to share my knowledge of Thailand and the rest of SE Asia with our clients, from urban dwellers looking to step out of their comfort zone, to titans of industry wanting to redefine the experience of travel. I have some opinions on luxury, travel, and value, and I’ll share them via blogs and stories on this site.

— The Basics —

I am also the host of two well-known documentary travel shows. First, the innovative Long Krung series (2011-2013), and now Long Ruk Yim (2016-present). I’ve traveled the far corners and hidden alleyways of Thailand, meeting the people, experiencing the traditions, sampling the food, and unraveling the mysteries, all of which reinforce the reasons why Thailand is magical and mesmerizing. It is my home.

But despite – or probably because of – my constant travels, I’m still learning new things every day. Click the buttons below to learn a bit more about what I do.