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Posts by: Mel

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Denmark

Danish island holiday: To Møns Klint and beyond

by Mel on 21/11/2016
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On the first weekend after moving to Copenhagen, I decided to take a trip out to one of…

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Faroe Islands Iceland

Viking Cruise on the North Atlantic: Faroe Islands and Iceland

by Mel on 06/11/2016
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On October 15th, my family and I set off on a week-long adventure on the North Atlantic Ocean:…

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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

The last adventure: Hiking and camping on Skúvoy

by Mel on 19/10/2016
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Our last helicopter trip to a remote island destination was Skúvoy, the fourth smallest island in the Faroe…

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Faroe Islands

An hour on Stóra Dímun, the island of one family

by Mel on 14/10/2016
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After a great day on Koltur, an island with just two inhabitants, it was time for us to…

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Faroe Islands

A night on Koltur, the island of two people

by Mel on 13/10/2016
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After spending 8 days in Tórshavn with day trips out to exciting locations such as  Saksun/Tjørnuvík, Vestmanna, Kirkjubøur…

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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

From one beauty to another: A foggy hike from Saksun to Tjørnuvík

by Mel on 08/10/2016
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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

A beautiful hike to Ambadalur near Gjógv

by Mel on 06/10/2016
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Faroe Islands

A roadtrip on the mythical island of Kalsoy

by Mel on 04/10/2016
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After a night spent in the camp site kitchen in Klaksvík, we were feeling just as drowsy and…

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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

Cape Enniberg: A challenging hike to the northernmost point of the Faroe Islands

by Mel on 28/09/2016
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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

Climbing Klakkur: A short sunshine hike above Klaksvík

by Mel on 22/09/2016
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Denmark

Visiting the enchanting Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød

by Mel on 21/09/2016
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Today was a glorious day! The sun was shining, the air was fresh, and it was time for…

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An abandoned world Faroe Islands

An abandoned world: A hike to Skálatoftir, the village that the world forgot

by Mel on 16/09/2016
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On day four of our Faroese adventure, Katrine and I decided to head to Klaksvík, the second largest…

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A walk along Leitisvatn, the most popular hike on the Faroe Islands

by Mel on 13/09/2016
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Faroe Islands

The legend of Trøllkonufingur

by Mel on 08/09/2016
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A hike through the stone forest to Knúkur on Mykines

by Mel on 06/09/2016
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Faroe Islands

Meeting the crazy bird woman on Mykines

by Mel on 03/09/2016
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Our first day in the Faroe Islands was an eventful one. I’ve never written a blog post about…

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Denmark Life updates

Moving to Copenhagen: A new beginning

by Mel on 28/08/2016
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With a big backpack on my back, a smaller one on the front and a ginormous suitcase in…

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Faroe Islands

18 unforgettable days on the Faroe Islands

by Mel on 20/08/2016
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Two days ago, I arrived home from one of the best trips in my life; my fourth trip…

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Åland Islands Outdoor travel

Cycling Åland, 4th leg: Sund to Järsö and Mariehamn

by Mel on 31/07/2016
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It was still early in the day when we decided to begin our 4th and last leg of…

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Åland Islands Outdoor travel

Cycling Åland, 3rd leg: Geta to Sund

by Mel on 29/07/2016
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At 6.30 PM, we set off from Geta to Kastelholm Castle, the most famous landmark in Åland located…

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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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