I went backpacking and became an accidental celebrity
When Daniel Tyler left England to go backpacking, he thought he'd be back in a year. But he ended up accidentally finding fame 6,000 miles from home.
After Daniel Tyler dropped out of school and fell in with the wrong crowd, he decided to go backpacking to escape it all. The Englishman ended up on a tiny Malaysian island and was living a relaxed life until he was secretly filmed speaking fluently in the local dialect. The video went viral and as a result Daniel would end up finding a new name, a new religion and a new course in life.
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Presenter: Emily Webb
Producer: Kevin Ponniah
Picture: Daniel Tyler with his wife and son
Credit: Daniel Tyler
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