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Outdoor travel Scotland

Two days on Raasay, my favourite island in Scotland

by Mel on 18/04/2020

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The Isle of Raasay is Skye’s unknown neighbour. It sits just off the coast of Skye and takes…

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Spain

Romantic Córdoba: Alone in Spain’s city of love

by Mel on 11/04/2020

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Córdoba is Spain’s City of Love. It’s so romantic that Venice and Paris pale by comparison. And with…

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Travel goals

My 30 travel goals before 30

by Mel on 08/04/2020

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In October 2015, when I was 20, I sat down and wrote a list of 25 travel goals…

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Israel

A very special Shabbat experience in Jerusalem

by Mel on 30/03/2020

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Shabbat is the day of rest and the seventh day of the week in Judaism. The day is…

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Scotland

To the end of Skye: A rainy day out at Neist Point Lighthouse

by Mel on 28/03/2020

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Neist Point Lighthouse, located on the westernmost point of the Isle of Skye, is one of the most…

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Spanish Morocco Weird borders

The city of Ceuta, a piece of Spain in North Africa

by Mel on 25/03/2020

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Ceuta is one of two Spanish cities located in North Africa, the other one being Melilla which I…

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Outdoor travel Scotland

Beyond the beaten path on Skye: Lealt Falls and Brother’s Point

by Mel on 22/03/2020

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The Northern Loop is hands-down the most popular route for tourists on the Isle of Skye. Most go…

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Israel

Yemin Moshe, the prettiest neighbourhood in Jerusalem

by Mel on 19/03/2020

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Beautifully situated on a hill overlooking Jerusalem’s Old City is Yemin Moshe, arguably the prettiest neighbourhood in the…

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Outdoor travel Scotland

Hiking to the Fairy Pools through the Cuillin Mountains

by Mel on 17/03/2020

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The Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye. Ah, how magical does that sound? The Fairy Pools are…

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Life updates

In light of Covid-19: Changing my travel plans

by Mel on 15/03/2020

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What once seemed like a distant threat has now come to Europe in full force. Hundreds of covid-19…

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Solo female travel

After 5 years of solo travel: My 22 safety tips for solo female travellers

by Mel on 07/03/2020

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Five years ago today, on March 7th 2015, I embarked on my first solo journey. 19 years old,…

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Outdoor travel Scotland

The Storr: A beautiful January day at Skye’s most popular spot

by Mel on 27/02/2020

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The Storr is one of Scotland’s most iconic places, and a definite must-see on the Isle of Skye.…

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Gibraltar Weird borders

Gibraltar, a small British outpost in Southern Iberia

by Mel on 24/02/2020

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A few kilometers from the southernmost point of continental Europe you’ll find Gibraltar, a tiny British outpost, surrounded…

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Scotland

Hitchhiking wins and fails around Skye’s Northern Loop

by Mel on 20/02/2020

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After over a week of being “stuck” in beautiful Portree, our temporary home on the Isle of Skye,…

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Israel

The wonderful diversity of Jerusalem’s old city

by Mel on 11/02/2020

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Jerusalem. A city that breathes history. A city that is home to some of the holiest sites for…

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Scotland

Close encounter with a seal at the Black Rock

by Mel on 06/02/2020

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It was yet another misty day on Skye. Brandon and I had half a day off and had…

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Outdoor travel Scotland

Skye’s Scorrybreac, a hiking paradise near Portree

by Mel on 29/01/2020

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The Scorrybreac circuit is a wonderful short hike of about 3 km on well-trodden paths, just north of…

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Spanish Morocco Weird borders

Inside Melilla, Europe’s last frontier in North Africa

by Mel on 27/01/2020

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Melilla is one of the most unknown cities in Europe – maybe because it’s actually located in North…

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Outdoor travel Scotland

First hike on Skye: To Camustianavaig and Ben Tianavaig

by Mel on 25/01/2020

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I had been on the Isle of Skye for four days when I got my first day off…

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Greenland

The 20 best viewpoints in Tasiilaq

by Mel on 23/01/2020

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Tasiilaq, the largest town on Greenland’s East coast, is a hilly place full of picturesque viewpoints. During my…

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