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An abandoned world Lithuania

An abandoned world: The haunted house of Trakai, Lithuania

by Mel on 27/02/2016
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The weather was treating us well that day. It was sunny with a bright blue sky and birds…

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Lithuania

Visiting Lithuania’s island castle in Trakai

by Mel on 25/02/2016
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On our second day in Lithuania, my mum and I chose to get out of the capital for…

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Lithuania

A weekend getaway to Vilnius

by Mel on 19/02/2016
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Back in July 2015, my mum was browsing a dealsite and came across a 3-night trip to Vilnius…

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Hungary

My top 10 must-sees in Budapest

by Mel on 14/02/2016
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One day in the middle of December, I was searching for plane tickets on Momondo, just as I…

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Let’s try again – Visegrád vol. 2!

by Mel on 06/02/2016
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A week after my very unsuccessful attempt at getting to Visegrád, I decided to try again – this…

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Slovakia

A joyful revisit to Bratislava

by Mel on 31/01/2016
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Back in the Summer of 2013, my family and I drove down through Europe to Croatia, stopping in…

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Hungary

The Invisible Exhibition in Budapest

by Mel on 23/01/2016
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Imagine that all the lights go out… That is the tagline for the Invisible Exhibition – and that…

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An unsuccessful trip to Visegrád

by Mel on 20/01/2016
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Visegrád is a small town in Pest County, 45 km. north of Budapest, famous for its medieval citadel…

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Magical winter in Budapest

by Mel on 17/01/2016
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In the beginning of January, I had some days with no work and some early birthday money from…

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Ireland Outdoor travel

Hiking the Bog of Frogs loop in Howth, Ireland

by Mel on 15/01/2016
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For my last day in Ireland, I wanted to get out of the city and experience a bit…

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Ireland

Dublin: Pubs, cathedrals and one enormous park

by Mel on 09/01/2016
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Dublin is a beautiful city with heaps to see and do: whether you enjoy getting drunk on one…

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Northern Ireland

Four hours in Belfast

by Mel on 05/01/2016
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Both Bethann and I had been told by several people that Belfast is a must-see on the British…

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Ireland

Spending New Year’s in Dublin 2015/16

by Mel on 02/01/2016
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2015 has been a year full of travel and for me, there was just no other way to…

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Yearly recaps

My 15 favourite new destinations of 2015

by Mel on 01/01/2016
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2015 has been a great travel year for me. I was in the middle of my two gap…

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Australia

In summary: My month in Australia

by Mel on 30/12/2015
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On November 8th, I set off on my first trip ever to a country below the equator –…

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Australia

My last week in Australia: Brisbane and beyond

by Mel on 29/12/2015
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Brisbane, the third largest city in Australia and the capital of the state of Queensland, was my last…

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Australia

Celebrating Black Milk’s birthday party in Brisbane

by Mel on 27/12/2015
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Ever since Euro Sharkiecon in September 2014 on Mallorca, I’ve been looking forward to this years event with…

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Australia

A day trip to Byron Bay

by Mel on 26/12/2015
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During my last week in Australia, I stayed with my friends Elien and Liam at Liam’s family’s house…

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Australia Outdoor travel

Sailing the Whitsundays and snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef

by Mel on 25/12/2015
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After spending two weeks in three big cities, it was time to experience another side of Australia. I…

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Denmark

Merry Christmas from Denmark

by Mel on 24/12/2015
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MERRY CHRISTMAS! Christmas is the one time of the year that I don’t want to be travelling. 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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