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Kazakhstan

A city in the void: Exploring Astana, one of the strangest capitals in the world

by Mel on 24/05/2025

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I arrived in Astana, Kazakhstan’s rather unconventional capital, after an epic 39-hour train journey across the country’s vast…

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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

Faroe Islands for beginners: The ultimate guide to the best tours

by Mel on 21/05/2025

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Kazakhstan

Across the Great Steppe: My 39-hour train journey through Kazakhstan

by Mel on 18/05/2025

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There’s something undeniably romantic about long-distance train travel. Alongside ferries, it’s my favorite way to get around –…

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Kazakhstan

The only tourist in town: A day in Beyneu, a remote outpost in western Kazakhstan

by Mel on 14/05/2025

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My March journey through Kazakhstan began with a long train ride from Nukus, in Uzbekistan’s Karakalpakstan region, to…

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Uzbekistan and Karakalpakstan

Ghosts of the Aral Sea: A journey through the deserted lands of Karakalpakstan

by Mel on 11/05/2025

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My recent journey through Uzbekistan ended on a powerful note. After a day spent exploring Nukus – the…

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Denmark Life updates

Losing Tunø: Letting go of a lifelong dream and facing the unknown

by Mel on 26/04/2025

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(Edited on April 29th 2025, for improved clarity in certain sections) I’d always heard that your 30s are…

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Uzbekistan and Karakalpakstan

A day in Nukus: Exploring the odd capital of the autonomous Republic of Karakalpakstan

by Mel on 25/03/2025

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Nestled in the heart of Central Asia, Karakalpakstan is often described as a “stan within a stan” –…

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Uzbekistan and Karakalpakstan

Through the gates of the walled city: A day of exploring Khiva

by Mel on 21/03/2025

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My journey to Khiva, a small yet historically rich city in Uzbekistan’s Khorazm Region, began with a long…

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Uzbekistan and Karakalpakstan

Echoes of the Silk Road: Discovering the ancient city of Bukhara

by Mel on 18/03/2025

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The third stop on my journey through Uzbekistan was Bukhara, a city steeped in history. Inhabited for over…

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Uzbekistan and Karakalpakstan

Samarkand: The turquoise Silk Road city of my dreams

by Mel on 13/03/2025

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My adventure in Samarkand started with a bit of a hiccup, right on the heels of my time…

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Uzbekistan and Karakalpakstan

Tashkent: A chaotic start to my Uzbekistan adventures

by Mel on 11/03/2025

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Getting to the city centre of Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s capital, was more of an adventure than I’d anticipated. After…

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Archaeology Denmark Life updates

A tribute: Saying goodbye to Thisted and my career in archaeology

by Mel on 09/03/2025

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Last Friday marked the end of my journey as an archaeologist – a bittersweet but necessary step towards…

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Denmark Life updates

Back to my roots: I’m moving to the small car-free island of Tunø

by Mel on 19/02/2025

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I can’t believe I get to write these words. Minnie and I are moving to Tunø. The island…

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Archaeology Scotland

Field trip to Orkney: Exploring the archaeological wonders of the “Mainland”

by Mel on 11/02/2025

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On a cloudy Sunday in early April last year, I set off on a ferry journey to the…

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Armenia

An afternoon in Yerevan: My first taste of Armenia

by Mel on 07/02/2025

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After an unforgettable two-week journey through the gorgeous country of Georgia in the autumn of 2021, I finally…

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Yearly recaps

My favourite new destinations of 2024

by Mel on 03/02/2025

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In 2024, I once again moved to a new place. I returned to my home country of Denmark…

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Yearly recaps

My travel year of 2024

by Mel on 10/01/2025

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2024 has come to an end, and it’s time to reflect on the year that passed. For me,…

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Switzerland

A misty day in Bern, Switzerland’s quaint capital city

by Mel on 15/12/2024

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Back in November 2022, my mum and I spent a week gallivanting around Switzerland. As our time in…

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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

The return to Koltur and a hike up the smallest mountain in the Faroe Islands

by Mel on 18/11/2024

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As the Faroe Islands continue to become more connected with new subsea tunnels constantly being built, there are…

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Georgia

Mtskheta, Georgia: Exploring the country’s ancient capital at dusk

by Mel on 04/11/2024

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After two weeks of travelling through beautiful Georgia, my time in the Caucasian country was coming to an…

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