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Faroe Islands

Suðuroy’s Café Mormor oozes with history and charm

by Mel on 16/05/2019
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On the southernmost island in the Faroe Islands, you’ll find the cozy and charming Café Mormor (‘Café Grandmother’). Located in…

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Denmark

The sunshine island: 18 places to discover on Bornholm

by Mel on 14/05/2019
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Bornholm is a Danish island in the Baltic Sea, known for being the sunniest place in the country…

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Suðuroy’s wild west coast: Finding the Eggjarnar Cliffs

by Mel on 10/05/2019
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Hiking in the night: A camping misadventure at Borđan

by Mel on 07/05/2019
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Little bridge over the gorge: Discovering Ásmundarstakkur on Suðuroy

by Mel on 07/05/2019
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Ukraine

Back to the Ukrainian past at Pirogovo Open Air Museum

by Mel on 29/04/2019
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IMPORTANT UPDATE, FEBRUARY 2022: Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24th and there’s an ongoing war. Therefore, it’s NO LONGER…

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On top of the Faroe Islands: Climbing Slætteratindur at 880 m

by Mel on 26/04/2019
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Denmark

Starlings dancing in the sky: Experiencing the “Sort Sol” phenomenon

by Mel on 23/04/2019
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Every year in spring and autumn, thousands of migrational starlings dance across the skies over southern Jutland and…

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The wild side of Nólsoy: Hiking along the rocky east coast

by Mel on 17/04/2019
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An abandoned world: A visit to Chernobyl and its ghost towns

by Mel on 15/04/2019
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Sweden

13 places to discover on the Swedish island of Öland

by Mel on 10/04/2019
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Öland a 137 km long island off the east coast of Sweden, and it’s the perfect idyllic place…

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Climbing Eggjarklettur, the highest mountain on Nólsoy

by Mel on 06/04/2019
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Scotland

Back to my childhood at Portobello Beach

by Mel on 24/03/2019
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One of the fondest memories from my childhood travels to my mother’s home country, England, is going to…

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Ukraine

14 places to discover in Kyiv, the city of golden domes

by Mel on 19/03/2019
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Scotland

Amongst lochs, mountains and coos: Into the Scottish Highlands

by Mel on 14/03/2019
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Back in the summer of 2004, I travelled to Scotland with my family. I was only nine, so…

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Post-Greenland: Life after my semester abroad

by Mel on 10/03/2019
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Leaving Greenland after my five-month exchange semester was not an easy thing to do. In fact it was…

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How to survive as a vegan on Greenland

by Mel on 28/02/2019
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Greenland is not the typical destination for a vegan, considering the fact that the country is cold, icy…

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Out of Edinburgh: From Arthur’s Seat to Duddingston Village

by Mel on 25/02/2019
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On February 18th, I flew to Edinburgh for one week of exploring with my younger brother Brandon, who…

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Greenland

Colourful Nuuk: The 15 best viewpoints in the city

by Mel on 18/02/2019
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Nuuk is a city full of surprises, and despite its small size, an abundance of beautiful places to…

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Greenland

Aurora over Nuuk: A collection of pictures from five months

by Mel on 11/02/2019
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Northern lights are a natural phenomenon that many people dream of seeing just once in their lifetime. I…

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I'm a Danish/English archaeologist with an ardent passion for exploring the north. Whether it’s the windswept cliffs of the Faroe Islands, the icy fjords of Greenland, the misty moors of Scotland, or the deep forests of Scandinavia - the north is where my heart feels most at home. I may sometimes go astray and travel south, east or west, but I always find my way back north. In September 2023, a scruffy little pup from Romania named Minnie trotted into my life - and onto the road with me. She’s now my loyal sidekick, and the best adventure buddy I could ask for 💙 If you're into unusual destinations, wild northern landscapes, and forgotten places, you’ve come to the right corner of the internet. So go ahead - pack your virtual backpack and come explore the north with us!

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Fun facts

‣  88 countries & territories visited
‣  6 continents visited
‣  10 countries lived/worked in
‣  3 total solar eclipses seen
‣  122 mountains conquered
‣  56 destinations explored solo
‣  153 UNESCO sites visited

Where am I?

Currently just a girl trying to find a place in this world...

‣ May-June: Swedish cabin life
‣ July: Denmark

Top 10 dream destinations

1. Tristan da Cunha
2. Socotra, Yemen
3. Arctic Russia
4. Saudi Arabia
5. Falkland Islands
6. North Caucasus, Russia
7. Turkmenistan
8. Transnistria
9. Shetland Islands, Scotland
10. Antarctica

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