Formerly based in Paris and then London, he is now based in Bangkok, Thailand. He did pioneering work on India, particularly on the complex world of Hindu ascetics and also in Cambodia celebrating the end of war. Publications include: Maxim, Loaded, The Times, Der Speigel, Marie Claire, The Observer and South China Morning Post. Dan’s book projects include Buddhist Temples of Thailand (with Joe Cummings, published by Marshall Cavendish).