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View of the Cabo da Roca lighthouse in Sintra, Portugal.

The Cabo da Roca lighthouse in Sintra, Portugal. Obcykany/Shutterstock

Daniel James Clarke

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United Kingdom

Born in England but calling Portugal home, Daniel is a travel writer, photographer, and blogger, who has contributed to various Lonely Planet books, including the Portugal guides. He's equally happy on footprint-free beaches as in megacities or getting lost amongst wild peaks, favoring slow, sustainable and cultural travel above fast-paced adventures. With a penchant for trains, whether traversing Uzbekistan, Australia, or Europe, he's always looking for lesser-told stories – even if they only b…
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