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Dan comes from Blighty, NSW, where the church hall, pub and footy oval are surrounded by cattle farms and irrigation channels. He now lives in Melbourne, works for Lonely Planet and goes home each night to a lovely woman and a small boy where there is much eating, drinking and merriment.

 
 
  1. Article Image: Have Shovel, will Travel

    Have Shovel, will Travel

    Article by Dan Austin, January 2008

    Ditch the high-speed trips in favour of the ultimate in slow travel - a good old fashioned archaeological dig. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Europe • Global • Middle East

  2. Article Image: My First 24 Hours: Cairo

    My First 24 Hours: Cairo

    Article by Dan Austin, March 2006

    Awe-struck and innocent, Dan Austin haggles his way through dirty, dynamic Cairo. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Cairo • Cities

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