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Danny Weller

I’m a freelance journalist, travel writer, and social media manager with a BA in European and Middle Eastern Languages (Spanish & Arabic) from the University of Oxford. 

Author and photographer of Wild Guide: Morocco (2025), I write across politics, culture, history, and travel, driven by curiosity and a love of exploration.

Explore my work here or on LinkedIn, and feel free to connect for collaborations or enquiries.

Featured Articles

Explore a featured selection of my writing work below.

London's forgotten flood: 50 years since the Hampstead Storm

On the afternoon of 14 August 1975, as part of a developing thunderstorm across eastern England, the clouds split apart and unleashed a downpour on North London.
The storm was triggered by a combination of a slow-moving low-pressure system, a frontal system near the United Kingdom, a low-pressure system over France, and warm air from the continent.
It had been an exceptionally hot summer that year, with the UK receiving less than half the usual rainfall. B...
Wanderlust •

Unexpected item in the baggage area: How and why airports are being turned into art galleries - Wanderlust

Are you ready for your flight? Got your passport and your boarding pass? Are your bags the right weight? Maybe you should check for the tenth time that your passport is still there…
 
There’s no denying flying is stressful, and airports rarely help matters. Purely functional spaces dominated by queue after queue, even the most frequent traveller can’t guess if it’s going to be a ‘take out your liquids, your electronics, and remove your shoes’ day or a ‘keep everything in your bag, you’re holding...
North West Londoner •

Food banks in London reach breaking point as usage skyrockets | North West Londoner

Food bank usage across London has increased more than fivefold in the last decade, while the number of food bank locations has failed to keep pace, according to new data.


The distribution of food parcels at Trussell Trust food banks during the 2024/25 period was the highest on record, surpassing even COVID-19 levels.


Food banks distributed over 450,000 food parcels this year, a 431% increase on the 86,000 distributed in 2017-18. 


The number of Trussell Trust food banks has not matched t...
Wanderlust •

The burden of mega-ships: how cruises contribute to overtourism - Wanderlust

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North East Londoner •

Pedro puts up its gloves: Hackney youth and boxing club stages activity day to raise refurbishment funds | North East Londoner

In its fight for refurbishment, one of London’s oldest youth clubs opened its doors to the community for a fundraising activity day.Pedro Youth and Boxing Club in Hackney, founded in 1929 by Baroness Harwood, is a vital component of this community. New chair Derek Williams said: “Pedro club is a beacon of the community, a refuge for those who need companionship.”The Club and its members were devastated when their former chairman, ex-boxing champion James Cook MBE, died of cancer in June.Yet the...
South West Londoner •

Half Moon Putney and the decline of London's live music venues

With pubs, clubs and music venues closing down, London’s live music scene is under threat. Yet iconic venues like the Half Moon Putney give a glimmer of hope; a promise that all is not yet lost.


Everyone knows it. Music is better live. So much energy, passion and power is lost in the recording studio.


The magic of the spontaneous is sacrificed on the false altar of perfection. 


Grassroots independent venues are at the heart of this magic. The sticky floors, the expectant tension, the ni...
South West Londoner •

Rising Stars: how international nurses are powering London’s healthcare

Amid doctors’ strikes, pay disputes and anti-migration rhetoric, the dedication and excellence of London’s international nurses and healthcare staff has been recognised by the Royal College of Nursing’s Rising Star awards.


These awards celebrate those who go above and beyond in their roles, improving patient outcomes, supporting colleagues, and shaping the future of care. 


This year’s awards shine a particular light on internationally trained nurses working across London, whose contributio...
Wanderlust •

5 top exhibitions worth travelling to the Netherlands for in 2026 - Wanderlust

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The Guardian •

Discover hidden Morocco – from forgotten beaches to ancient citadels and soaring desert dunes

Extending from the Atlantic coast to the edge of the Sahara and with a huge variety of terrain – from lush oases and valleys peppered with thyme, rosemary, argan trees and date palms to rocky gorges and arid plains – the Anti-Atlas mountains cater for even the most indecisive traveller.Above all, however, Anti-Atlas is agadir country (the word means wall or citadel). The landscape is interspersed with these remarkable communal fortifications, once used to store grain, dates, almonds, honey and i...
South West Londoner •

Introducing juubi: the new grassroots music collective sparking hope for London’s independent music scene

In a city where music venues and local pubs are closing their doors, a new London-born grassroots music collective celebrated its first birthday.


At Brixton Jamm, the juubi collective celebrated the continuation of their mission to keep grassroots music and nightlife alive in London.


Under the tagline ‘enjoyment is your birthright’, this group of 12 friends has developed an idea into a reality and have enjoyed seeing the event blossom. 


Busayo Adeniran, a founding member of juubi, said:...
North West Londoner •

Pints of Knowledge: The pub series bringing academic experts to your local 

LSD, ketamine, ayahuasca and pints: not the wild night out you would expect, but a subject of discussion at a lecture on the use of psychedelics in medicine in a North London pub.


Pints of Knowledge is a new public talks series in London, where experts, researchers, and big thinkers share ideas in pubs across London.


Dr Ayla Semaloglu, a specialist in psychedelics at the University of Cambridge, spoke from the 3 Locks Brewing Company in Camden about how these substances could be used in...
Wanderlust •

Expedition Cruise Network conference sets sail for second year, focusing on sustainability and innovation - Wanderlust

Mainstream mega cruises which dump thousands of passengers into coastal cities around the world are rightly derided by those looking to travel responsibly, but there is an alternative: Expedition cruises.
 
Typically associated with the Arctic and Antarctic, today these small, expert-led cruises are no longer limited to cold-weather destinations, taking travellers to some of the world’s most precious and remote ecosystems around the world including the Amazon and the Galápagos Islands, as well a...
South West Londoner •

TfL shortlists Putney Bridge station for accessibility study after years of campaigning

Transport for London (TfL) has announced the shortlist of the next stations to undergo an accessibility study to become ‘step-free’.


TfL has published a list of 17 shortlisted stations that will now undergo accessibility feasibility studies, as part of the Step-Free Access programme, including Putney Bridge, East Putney and Edgware Road.


Accessibility feasibility studies assess the viability of installing access upgrades at relevant stations, based on whether installing lifts is possible a...
Camden New Journal •

‘Dear Suella, try living for a week in Rwandan centre’

YOUNG people challenged the home secretary to live for a week in Rwanda at a Camden children’s charity event at the House of Lords.
Teenagers supported by Coram, based in King’s Cross, had joined the campaign event against the Illegal Migration Bill last Wednesday.
The Bill would see people coming to this country claiming asylum without prior permission flown out to temporary facilities in the East African country Rwanda.
Amina Meshnuni, in a message for Suella Braverman, said: “T...
24/7 Valencia •

FOOD, LANGUAGE AND ARCHITECTURE: THE REMNANTS OF MUSLIM VALENCIA • 24/7 Valencia

However the walls that have seen the rise and fall of empires, caliphates and kingdoms almost came crashing down, never to endure to this modern age. The first emir of Cordoba, Abd al-Rahman I, ordered the city destroyed in 755. Luckily for all of us in love with Valencia’s vibrant energy and culture, these orders were never carried out and several years later his son, Abd Allah, had a form of autonomous rule over the province of Valencia. He established a palace on the outskirts of the old city...
Camden New Journal •

Insurance quote puts paid to a holiday abroad

David Power
A FORMER black cab driver, boxer and musician – who has performed around the world in front of prime ministers, kings and members of the mafia – said his travelling days are done after being quoted £1,500 for holiday insurance.
David Power, who lives in Peabody-run sheltered housing block in Davey’s Court, Covent Garden, had to scrap his trip to Morocco because of the eye-watering charges.
The 90-year-old said he felt “outraged” and “highly discriminated against” because of his age a...
24/7 Valencia •

A NIGHT OF HIP-HOP AT VALENCIA’S 'MATISSE CLUB' • 24/7 Valencia

These artists represent a new generation of Valencian musicians, speaking on a variety of issues, from love, heartbreak and mental health to the struggles of workers and life in Valencia’s working class neighbourhoods. This event was run by Horitzó Socialista, a Valencian and Catalonian Socialist group which defines itself as “an organ for reflection and dissemination of the communist youth in the Països Catalans, which aims to be a space for theoretical elaboration and the defense of the thesis...
AMFG - Tomorrow's Manufacturing Today •

Why Combine Artificial Intelligence with Additive Manufacturing? - AMFG

Report by Danny Weller
In an ever-progressing world, many companies are leveraging digitization and automation for additive manufacturing advancement. More and more manufacturers are turning to cloud-based solutions and integrated algorithms in 3D printing maximize its potential in Industry 4.0. As part of this digital realm, 3D printing aligns with AI, like machine learning, in optimizing the value chain. AI’s rapid data processing capacity makes it a crucial decision-making tool. Machine learn...
24/7 Valencia •

LA RIADA DE VALENCIA: THE FLOOD THAT SUBMERGED A CITY • 24/7 Valencia

Just like all cities built on the banks of rivers, Valencia suffered an eternal paradox: a river is a source of life and economic prosperity, but also the source of serious damage from sporadic flooding. In the autumn of 1957, what had once been a trickling brook winding through mudflats, broke its banks after a weekend of torrential rain, sweeping through Valencia’s streets, leaving devastation in its wake. Residents were forced to climb up buildings, lampposts and statues to escape the clutchi...
24/7 Valencia •

VALENCIA’S TRIBUNAL DE LES AIGUES: EUROPE’S OLDEST LEGAL BODY • 24/7 Valencia

The court’s primary concerns are issues of stolen water amongst Valencia’s farmers, when water is being used by a farmer when it is not their turn to irrigate their crops, a serious issue in drought-prone Spain and the irregular amounts of water provided by the River Turia. Issues have also occurred of farmers’ building works polluting the water channels, which are also brought swiftly before the court. Disputes can occur at any point throughout the year but they are more frequent during drought...
24/7 Valencia •

VALENCIA’S GRAFFITIED STREETS: ARTWORKS AND EYESORES • 24/7 Valencia

Valencia is a city that bears the marks of many peoples and ages. The Romans left their imprint on the city by giving it its name “Valentia”. The Visigoths left behind cathedrals and the Moors made their mark with language, architecture and cuisine. The modern inhabitants of Valencia, or at least a specific section of them, are no different, determined to leave their own mark upon the city.
Are you in Valencia? Good, you’ve made the right choice. Go out your front door and walk down any street y...
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