Daniel Elkan is a London-based freelance journalist, writing on the subjects of travel, the environment, science and health for publications that include National Geographic Traveller, New Scientist, Conde Nast Traveller, The Guardian, The Telegraph, Food & Travel, Snow and Ski + board. 

A keen snowboarder, Daniel is founder of Snowcarbon, an independent website that helps skiers find out how to travel to the Alps by train (www.snowcarbon.co.uk).