Growing up in a multicultural family, Daniel developed a keen interest in learning about different societies and cultures from a young age. At 15, after an influential trip to China for a family reunion, he decided he wanted to live and work abroad. While in high school and later in college, he interned in China with various language and sports exchange programs.

After graduating from university, he was awarded a scholarship to study Chinese linguistics in Northeast China. There, he continued working as a liaison for cultural and sports exchange programs and eventually became an international educator.

Over the years, he has documented parts of his journey through writing, audio recordings, and photography.