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Uzbekistan

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

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

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

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

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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Denmark Outdoor travel

Lyngby and Stenbjerg Landingsplads: Hidden bunkers and unique villages in Thy National Park

by Mel on 26/10/2024

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On a warm weekend in May, I had a special visitor from Aberdeen! It was his first time,…

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Canada Outdoor travel

Roadtrip in the Canadian Rockies – day 5: Morro Peak and a hike below Mount Edith Cavell

by Mel on 20/10/2024

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Augusta and I woke up at Whistler’s Campground in Jasper National Park on our fifth day of roadtripping…

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Denmark Outdoor travel

Kappel Stubmølle, Lolland: A winter cycling trip to one of the oldest mills in Denmark

by Mel on 13/10/2024

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On a beautiful frosty day in December 2022, I went on my very last adventure on the Danish…

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Outdoor travel Switzerland

A day in the Bernese Alps: Lauterbrunnen, Wengen and Grindelwald

by Mel on 06/10/2024

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If there’s something Switzerland is most loved for, it’s the majestic ranges of Alps that wind their way…

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Germany Outdoor travel

The Land of a Thousand Lakes: A summer hike in Northern Germany

by Mel on 29/09/2024

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On a warm summer day in late July 2022, I joined a friend and a bunch of his…

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An abandoned world Faroe Islands

An abandoned world: A true time capsule on a small Faroese island

by Mel on 16/08/2024

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During my month-long research journey to the Faroe Islands last May, I came across a true undisturbed time…

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