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Greenland

Down south with Sarfaq Ittuk: Sailing from Nuuk to Narsaq

by Mel on 09/12/2018
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On October 9th at 9 AM, just four days after arriving back in Nuuk from the amazing trip…

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Denmark

Thy National Park: Discovering remnants of the Second World War

by Mel on 08/12/2018
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The days before moving to Greenland were dedicated to my parents, to spending quality time with them in…

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Greenland Outdoor travel

Quassussuaq: Fun in the snow 450 m above Nuuk

by Mel on 06/12/2018
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Ever since I arrived in Nuuk on September 1st, I had been wanting to climb Quassussuaq, also known as Lille Malene.…

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Archaeology Denmark

Post-excavation thoughts at Ulbjerg Klint

by Mel on 02/12/2018
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Standing atop of a 30-meter high cliff overlooking the quiet Limfjord with the sun setting behind it, I…

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Faroe Islands

Nólsoy, the island of my dreams

by Mel on 27/11/2018
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Greenland Outdoor travel

Back to Kangerlussuaq: A hike to Lake Ferguson

by Mel on 26/11/2018
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Over the years of my travels, I’ve learned that all bad things come with good things, and usually…

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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

To the north of Sandoy: A hike out to Trøllhøvdi

by Mel on 24/11/2018
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Greenland Outdoor travel

Let it snow: A frosty morning hike in Ilulissat

by Mel on 22/11/2018
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On October 4th, Charlotte and I had half a day to explore something before having to travel back to…

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Faroe Islands

Night on Svínoy: Island charm at the far northeast

by Mel on 20/11/2018
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Greenland Outdoor travel

To the top of Kingittoq: Humpback whales at golden hour

by Mel on 18/11/2018
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For our last full day in Ilulissat, Charlotte and I wanted to make the most out of it,…

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Faroe Islands

A little local café in Hvannasund

by Mel on 17/11/2018
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The day after Ólavsøka, Amanda and I went on an overnight trip to the small island of Svínoy,…

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Faroe Islands

Ólavsøka 2018, the national holiday of the Faroe Islands

by Mel on 16/11/2018
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For years, I’ve wanted to attend the celebrations of Ólavsøka, the national holiday of the Faroe Islands that…

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Greenland Outdoor travel

Over the sea to the icebergs: A boat trip to the Kangia Icefjord

by Mel on 13/11/2018
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For our trip to Ilulissat we had only booked one tour, as the rest of our time was…

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Denmark Ethical travel

A walk with the homeless in Aarhus

by Mel on 12/11/2018
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On a cold late August evening, my aunt and I headed to Aarhus to attend a rather unusual…

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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

Camping by Lake Leitisvatn

by Mel on 11/11/2018
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Greenland

Dancing Aurora over Ilulissat

by Mel on 10/11/2018
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The sky had been clear all day on our second day in Ilulissat, so we were really hoping for a…

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Faroe Islands

Beyond Instagram: 15 hidden gems to discover on the Faroe Islands

by Mel on 08/11/2018
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As someone who has travelled extensively through most of the 18 islands that make up the Faroe Islands,…

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Archaeology Peru Travel while studying

Archaeological field work at Huaca Pucllana in Peru

by Mel on 07/11/2018
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During the summer of 2018, I had the privilege of doing two weeks of field work on the…

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Greenland

To the top of Radiofjeldet: Sunset over the Ilulissat Icefjord

by Mel on 05/11/2018
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Sunsets are magical and one of my favourite things to see while travelling. And since I was in…

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Outdoor travel Peru

Paragliding over Lima

by Mel on 04/11/2018
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On one of our last days in Lima, Luise, Amalie, Christine and I decided to say our goodbyes to…

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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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