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Japan Outdoor travel

Kyoto from above: Climbing Mount Daimonji

by Mel on 24/04/2016
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Kyoto was my third stop in Japan and I had allowed myself three days to explore the city,…

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Japan

Hokkaido, an Arctic Japanese experience

by Mel on 22/04/2016
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Is this really Asia!? In case you were wondering, Asia is not all white beaches, tropical drinks and…

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Birthday time in Tokyo

by Mel on 20/04/2016
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On April 1st, I arrived in Tokyo, the capital of Japan and the worlds biggest city with the…

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Japan

The cherry blossoms of Japan

by Mel on 17/04/2016
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Whenever I think of Japan, I think of cherry blossoms, and I know that I’m not the only…

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Taiwan

Taipei from above: Maokong hike and gondolas

by Mel on 16/04/2016
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On my last day in Taiwan, I had a few hours to kill before going to the airport,…

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Outdoor travel Taiwan

Out of Taipei: Climbing Qixing Mountain in Yangmingshan National Park

by Mel on 15/04/2016
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Even though I had decided to skip the East Coast, where all the tall mountains are and spend…

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Outdoor travel Taiwan

Elephant and Muzhi: Climbing mountains above Taipei

by Mel on 11/04/2016
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On my second day in Taipei, after exploring the city for a bit, I decided to go on…

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Taiwan

I fell in love with Taipei

by Mel on 10/04/2016
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It doesn’t happen to me often. That I go somewhere and immediately want to go back as soon…

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Brunei

A perplexing visit to Brunei

by Mel on 09/04/2016
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Brunei Darussalam is a small, oil-rich country on Borneo that most people don’t ever visit or even hear…

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Malaysia

Sweet times in Kota Kinabalu

by Mel on 02/04/2016
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Prior to going to Kota Kinabalu in Borneo, I had a few people tell me to get out…

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Malaysia

Chasing orangutans on Malaysian Borneo

by Mel on 31/03/2016
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Before I left for Asia, I listed a few goals that I wanted to achieve on the journey.…

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Malaysia Outdoor travel

Climbing Mount Kinabalu: Summiting and descending during an earthquake

by Mel on 29/03/2016
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At 2 AM, climbing a mountain isn’t what I would normally be doing, but on the morning of…

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Malaysia Outdoor travel

Climbing Mount Kinabalu: Ascending to the resthouse at 3,272 m.

by Mel on 26/03/2016
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Everytime I embark on a journey, there are a few things that I really want to achieve. This…

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Indonesia

Thoughts on Bali after one week

by Mel on 25/03/2016
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Because of Bali’s popularity amongst holiday makers and backpackers, I have never really been interested in going there.…

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Indonesia Outdoor travel

Climbing Mount Batur, an active volcano on Bali

by Mel on 18/03/2016
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For my last week in Indonesia, I decided to explore Bali, one of the most popular island destinations…

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Indonesia

Pulau Belitung: A true unspoilt paradise in Indonesia

by Mel on 17/03/2016
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Sometimes being an eclipse chaser takes you to the most remote and unknown places. For many chasers, the…

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Eclipse travel Indonesia

Total solar eclipse 2016 on Pulau Belitung, Indonesia

by Mel on 10/03/2016
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Yesterday, at exactly 7.21 AM, one of my biggest dreams came true. Ever since my first experience with…

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Indonesia

A major culture shock in Jakarta

by Mel on 06/03/2016
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When I booked my tickets to Jakarta, I didn’t really know what to expect. I had only heard…

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Hong Kong

My first impression of Hong Kong

by Mel on 03/03/2016
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After a 4-hour bus ride, a 2-hour flight, a long wait in London Heathrow Airport and another 10-hour…

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Life updates

Asia 2016, the next big journey

by Mel on 01/03/2016
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8 hours and counting… I booked the first flights in June last year and now it’s finally –…

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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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