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Hirsholm: A journey to a recently deserted island in Denmark

by Mel on 14/06/2025

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Hirsholm is the most recent of 36 Danish islands to become completely depopulated over the past century. Its…

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An abandoned world Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

Múli to Skálatoftir: A challenging hike from one abandoned village to another

by Mel on 11/06/2025

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Scotland

Discover the Outer Hebrides: 16 incredible locations from north to south

by Mel on 08/06/2025

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The Outer Hebrides, also known as the Western Isles, are among the most breathtakingly beautiful islands in Scotland,…

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Israel

Bahá’í pilgrimage in retrospect: Finding peace in letting go of my religion

by Mel on 06/06/2025

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It’s taken me five and a half years to finally write this blog post. I kept putting it…

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Kazakhstan

Adventures in Altyn-Emel: Desert, red mountains and singing dunes in Kazakhstan

by Mel on 02/06/2025

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Before I arrived in Almaty – the largest city in Kazakhstan – my friend Charlotte, who’s spending the…

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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

10 easy offbeat hikes under 5 km in the Faroe Islands

by Mel on 30/05/2025

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Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan’s cultural heart: Exploring Almaty during Nowruz celebrations

by Mel on 27/05/2025

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Almaty was the final stop on my March journey through Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. I arrived in the afternoon…

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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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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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