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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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