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Review: Winter Skills Course in the Cairngorms with Hillgoers

by Mel on 19/06/2024

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On a mild Friday at the end of March last year, I spent a day in Scotland’s Cairngorms…

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Canada Outdoor travel

Roadtrip in the Canadian Rockies – day 3: Driving the Icefield Parkway to Jasper National Park

by Mel on 17/06/2024

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After spending the first two days in Canada exploring Banff National Park, Augusta and I headed off to…

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Germany

10 most beautiful towns and villages in rural Germany

by Mel on 12/06/2024

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Germany is renowned for its dynamic and vibrant cities, such as Berlin and Hamburg, and as well as…

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Denmark

Maribo to Bandholm and back: On the old steam train through Lolland

by Mel on 09/06/2024

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On my last Sunday on Lolland, Denmark, before my two-month-long summer break back in 2022, I hopped on…

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Canada Outdoor travel

Roadtrip in the Canadian Rockies – day 1-2: Turquoise lakes and mountain peaks in Banff National Park

by Mel on 06/06/2024

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On June 24th last year, after an eight-hour flight from Edinburgh, I arrived in Canada, more precisely in…

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Denmark Outdoor travel

Tved to Hanstholm: A misty first hike in Thy National Park

by Mel on 03/06/2024

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On a misty Sunday morning in early March, Minnie and I caught the bus to Hanstholm, a town…

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Switzerland

In the heart of Switzerland: A week on the banks of Lake Lucerne

by Mel on 31/05/2024

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Three days on Læsø, the island of seaweed cottages

by Mel on 28/05/2024

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Back in August 2021, I went on an island hopping trip in Denmark with an old friend of…

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Outdoor travel Scotland

My first munro: An icy climb up Mount Keen

by Mel on 25/05/2024

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On the first Sunday of March last year, I set out to bag my first munro with three…

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Iceland Outdoor travel

Roadtrip in South Iceland: Waterfalls, glaciers, sea stacks and a plane wreck

by Mel on 22/05/2024

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Back in July 2021, I visited Iceland for the fifth time. It’s a country I’ve explored in depth,…

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Melilla and Ceuta: A travel guide to the two Spanish cities in North Africa

by Mel on 19/05/2024

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The world is full of exclaves, odd little slices of land that are cut off from their motherland.…

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From Aberdeen to Thisted: Starting a new chapter in Denmark

by Mel on 30/04/2024

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Never had I thought my Scotland adventure would end so soon after finishing my Master’s studies, but there…

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Best of the year

My favourite new destinations of 2023

by Mel on 16/03/2024

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In 2023, I moved to a new city, more precisely to Aberdeen in Scotland! I was excited for…

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My December 2023: Christmas time at home with Minnie

by Mel on 04/01/2024

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Christmas is my favourite time of year, and this year was even more special because I got to…

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Best of the year

My travel year of 2023

by Mel on 31/12/2023

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2023 is coming to an end and it’s time to reflect on the year that has passed. 2023…

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Denmark

Holidays in Denmark: Merry Christmas from Minnie and I

by Mel on 24/12/2023

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Christmas is upon us and it’s time to hunker down, forget about exams for a while and just…

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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

Two days on Fugloy: Exploring the easternmost fringe of the Faroe Islands

by Mel on 21/12/2023

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Visiting Fugloy, the easternmost island in the Faroe Islands, has been a dream of mine for many years.…

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Outdoor travel Scotland

A day on Lismore: A small Scottish island packed with cultural heritage

by Mel on 14/12/2023

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On my last day of my February trip to Oban and the Inner Hebrides, I caught the ferry…

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Our Christmas trip home: Overland from Scotland to Denmark with a small dog

by Mel on 04/12/2023

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I adopted little Minnie in September, and ever since then, I’ve been excited for her to meet my…

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Germany

Learning to love Berlin: 18 reasons it’s now my favourite city

by Mel on 24/11/2023

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From October 2021 to October 2022, I visited Berlin ten times and got to know the city pretty…

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