Meet Our Team: Dan!

Those who know me best will attest that I revel in choosing the wilder, less-traveled roads. These paths have often—and thankfully—led me to some of the most remarkable places on Earth and offered me an abundance of treasured experiences, which I’m grateful to share with my guests. As a zoologist with a nomadic spirit and a drive for adventure, I’ve spent the last 15 years guiding wildlife and adventure-based tours across all seven continents—from the banks of the Amazon River to the ice-covered deserts of Antarctica.

It’s rare for me to stay grounded anywhere for too long, but I’ve found a home in the Salish Sea of Canada’s Pacific Northwest, where I captain whale-watching boats during the summer months. For the rest of the year, you’ll find me hopscotching around the world, guiding expeditions and adventure tours with Detours—a family of passionate travelers I’ve been privileged and proud to be part of for over 11 years.

As an openly gay world traveler, I’m always eager to learn, engage, and foster connections within the international LGBT community, wherever I am. The greatest joy in my work comes from witnessing the thrill of discovery shared between my guests and seeing those connections endure for years to come.