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Budget travel Faroe Islands

Faroe Islands on a budget: How to sleep for free!

by Mel on 24/11/2022
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Beyond being incredibly beautiful, the Faroe Islands is notorious for being incredibly expensive too. But a visit to…

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Germany

Red cliffs, seals and birds galore: A journey to Helgoland, an isolated archipelago in Germany

by Mel on 17/11/2022
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My trip to Helgoland in September 2020 was one of my favourite solo trips I’ve ever taken. After…

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Georgia

Ancient monasteries & other adventures: Our spontaneous trip to Georgia’s Kutaisi

by Mel on 10/11/2022
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After a few slow days in Tbilisi, the capital of the Caucasus country of Georgia, and a visit…

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Denmark Outdoor travel

A wonderful weekend on Rømø, a Danish island in the Wadden Sea

by Mel on 30/10/2022
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Rømø is one of the most popular islands in Denmark, in fact it might even be the most…

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Faroe Islands

A sunset walk in Strendur, perhaps the prettiest village on Eysturoy

by Mel on 26/10/2022
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Eysturoy, the second-largest island of the Faroe Islands, is a popular roadtrip destination, but for some reasons, people…

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Austria Italy Outdoor travel Switzerland Weird borders

Where three countries meet: A hike to Dreiländergrenzstein in the Alps

by Mel on 24/10/2022
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Our summer holiday in Austria last year was coming to an end, and with just one day left…

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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

Secrets of Vágar: Finding the Skarðsáfossur waterfall near Bøur

by Mel on 19/10/2022
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On a foggy day last summer on the Faroe Islands, my friend Lucie and I had planned for…

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Belgium

Easter in Gent, the fairytale city of Belgium

by Mel on 16/10/2022
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Although unbeknown to most, Belgium’s third-largest city was actually once one of the largest and most important cities…

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Denmark Outdoor travel

A weekend on Nakskov Fjord: Camping, sailing and hiking on the edge of Lolland

by Mel on 30/09/2022
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Last year in May, I chose a sunny weekend to visit Nakskov, the largest town on Lolland. I…

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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

A short hike to Vágar’s unknown lake, tucked away below the misty mountain peaks

by Mel on 27/09/2022
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Vágar is my favourite island in the Faroe Islands, and one I often return to (and not just…

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Scotland

20 amazing experiences on the Isle of Skye, including local secrets

by Mel on 02/09/2022
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The Isle of Skye is one of the most popular destinations in Scotland, and it’s no wonder why.…

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Denmark Germany Weird borders

To Danevirke and Hedeby: A roadtrip in the Danish/German borderland

by Mel on 23/08/2022
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The border between Denmark and Germany is a complex matter. It has changed many times during the course…

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Serbia

Weekend in Belgrade: An early spring return to Serbia

by Mel on 20/08/2022
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Last year in October, I visited Serbia for the first time, to work on an archaeological project in…

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Archaeology Germany

Summer at the Zeiteninsel: Our Stone Age Gathering 2022

by Mel on 01/08/2022
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The European Stone Age Gathering is a recurring event for craftspeople, academics and wilderness enthusiasts, all with a…

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Denmark

The island of Vorsø: Where wilderness prevails

by Mel on 27/07/2022
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Vorsø is a very special island in Denmark, and one I’d dreamt about visiting for as long as…

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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

Summiting Árnafjall and Heinanøva, my final two peaks on Vágar

by Mel on 21/07/2022
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It has long been a goal of mine to climb all 340 mountains in the Faroe Islands. In…

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Denmark

A morning in Christiansfeld, Denmark’s only UNESCO town

by Mel on 19/07/2022
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Christiansfeld is a town like no other in Denmark. It was founded in 1773 by the Moravian Church…

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Outdoor travel Serbia

Fruška Gora National Park: An autumnal hike through ‘the Jewel of Serbia’

by Mel on 21/06/2022
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Fruška Gora is a lone mountain, unique to the northern part of Serbia. Rising above the flat agricultural…

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Norway

Experiences in Bergen that will make you love the city, even in constant rain

by Mel on 18/06/2022
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Bergen is notorious for its constant rain; with an average of 239 rainy days per year, it’s actually…

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Germany

To Biesenthal and Magdeburg: the end of a summer roadtrip through Germany

by Mel on 10/06/2022
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I woke up with the sun on my last morning in the Harz Mountains, excited to see the…

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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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