I started out in life as a freelance paparazzi photographer and then working for the Sun newspaper before going freelancing for women’s magazines. In 1995 I discovered the Internet and by 2001 had my own interactive advertising agency in Smith Field Market, London (the sign ‘Channelbay’ is still there). I loved the rat race, until I didn't and now I love what we are doing with Somewhere Different in Egypt and Romania.

Once I get an idea in my head... I stick with it until it's done. Hence what we are doing. It was just and idea... but it would not go away and so for the last five years we have worked hard to set up our Somewhere Different offering for you to enjoy.

I love driving our jeep out in the desert or up in the mountains in Romania. The 'simple' life is still a long way away but we can see the end to the building stage of Somewhere Different and those lazy days ahead! I am currently writing a book on our adventures called 'Living Somewhere Different' and will hopefully be publishing it soon. Until then, you can get a good idea of what we have been up to in our family's travel log.

My jeep in Siwa is an original Toyota Land Cruiser. It took a few years, but I now know how to drive in the dunes and more importantly, which way leads back to the oasis. I look forward to taking you out in to the dunes and show you a place like no other.

Duncan