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Posts by: Mel

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Australia

Flying into the Whitsunday Islands

by Mel on 22/12/2015
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The second part of my favourite domestic flight in Australia was the most beautiful landing over the Whitsunday…

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Germany

Christmas time in Hamburg

by Mel on 20/12/2015
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“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” – Norman…

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Australia

Living it up in Sydney

by Mel on 19/12/2015
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You can’t go to Australia without visiting Sydney, people say. As the biggest city in the country, there…

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Australia Outdoor travel

Hiking the National Pass in the Blue Mountains

by Mel on 11/12/2015
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Being incredibly intrigued by mountains, fresh air and waterfalls, the Blue Mountains located just 50 km. from the…

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Australia Outdoor travel

A coastal walk from Bondi Beach to Coogee Beach

by Mel on 09/12/2015
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The Bondi Beach to Coogee Beach Coastal Walk is one of the most popular coastal walks in Sydney,…

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Australia

A hot day of exploring in Canberra

by Mel on 07/12/2015
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On one of my first days in Sydney, I decided to take a bus and head out of…

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Australia

Three glorious days in Adelaide

by Mel on 04/12/2015
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When I was planning my month in Australia, I already knew that I wanted to see some of…

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Australia

A day trip to Kangaroo Island

by Mel on 30/11/2015
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When I first heard about Kangaroo Island, the name itself immediately got me interested and after doing some…

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Australia

Countryside living in Ferny Creek

by Mel on 24/11/2015
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For five nights, I stayed in Ferny Creek in a beautiful farmhouse surrounded by trees, hills and animals.…

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Australia Outdoor travel

1000 steps: Walking the Kokoda Track Memorial Walk

by Mel on 22/11/2015
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On one glorious morning in Ferntree Gully, Annemie, Erik and I decided to challenge ourselves and get some…

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Australia

Urban hiking in Melbourne

by Mel on 19/11/2015
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On my third day in Victoria, the girls and I decided to get an early start and head…

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Australia

A day out at Phillip Island

by Mel on 17/11/2015
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On my second day in Melbourne, I got the pleasure of exploring Phillip Island with Katrine. Annemie didn’t…

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Australia

Penguin spotting at St. Kilda Beach in Melbourne

by Mel on 12/11/2015
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Yesterday was my first full day in Melbourne. Katrine and Annemie had to get some t-shirts done near…

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China

13 hours in Beijing

by Mel on 10/11/2015
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On my way to Australia, I had a 13-hour stopover in Beijing, the capital of China. I always…

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Life updates

On my way to new adventures: Beijing and Australia

by Mel on 08/11/2015
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Right now, I’m sitting on a ferry that will take me to Sjælland, where a bus is waiting…

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Poland

Kazimierz: In the footsteps of the Jews of Europe

by Mel on 07/11/2015
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Of all the cities in Poland that I visited during my one-week travels, Kraków was the one I…

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Poland

11 great reasons to visit Poznań

by Mel on 03/11/2015
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I first discovered the city of Poznań when I was in the eighth grade. I was given an…

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Denmark

Sunrise on the Kattegat Sea

by Mel on 28/10/2015
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For the past year, I’ve become more and more fascinated by the sun. After experiencing the Total Solar…

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Poland

Warsaw, a city of contrasts

by Mel on 23/10/2015
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Warsaw, the capital and largest city of Poland with a population of 1,7 million, is a city that…

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Travel goals

My 25 travel goals before 25

by Mel on 19/10/2015
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In 4 years, 5 months, 2 weeks and 2 days, I’ll be turning 25, but before that I have…

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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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