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Denmark

Sædinge: My favourite little village on Lolland

by Mel on 12/10/2021
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There’s a certain charm to Sædinge, a small village located just three kilometres from Rødby on Lolland where…

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Denmark

Highlights of southeast Lolland: Frejlev Forest, Fuglsang and Nysted

by Mel on 20/09/2021
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Back in early May when I was still living on Lolland, my besties Solveig and Mikkel came to…

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Austria Outdoor travel

A week in Sesselebene, our tiny summer village in Tirol

by Mel on 16/09/2021
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This summer, I travelled with my parents and grandmother to Austria to rediscover the beautiful country that we…

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Faroe Islands

Highlights of the Faroe Islands: The perfect two-week itinerary for hikers

by Mel on 10/09/2021
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Germany

Heidelberg and cultural wonders in southwestern Germany

by Mel on 30/08/2021
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During my roadtrip through Germany last summer, I tried to visit as many UNESCO sites as possible. It’s…

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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

Stongin, Nólsoy: Finding a hidden puffin paradise on the Faroe Islands

by Mel on 27/08/2021
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Spain

Madrid: The end of a summer adventure in southern Europe

by Mel on 25/08/2021
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In the summer of 2019, I spent a (very very hot) month travelling through southern Europe, with the…

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Denmark Outdoor travel

Over the rolling hills: A long weekend on northeast Falster

by Mel on 24/08/2021
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Back in late April, my colleague and his girlfriend invited me to stay at their farm in rural…

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Archaeology Germany

Albersdorf ’21: Our Stone Age gathering through a new lens

by Mel on 18/08/2021
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Back in June, I invested most of my savings in a new camera and two new lenses to…

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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

To Eysturtindur and beyond: Scaling four peaks on northwestern Vágar

by Mel on 16/08/2021
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Returning to the Faroe Islands this summer, I was somewhat desperate to complete a personal goal of mine;…

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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

Back on the Faroes: A sunset hike to Klovningur on Vágar

by Mel on 07/07/2021
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I left my job on Lolland behind on June 30th, and two days later, I was off to…

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Denmark Life updates

Midsummer tale: Leaving Lolland to embark on a long-awaited journey

by Mel on 23/06/2021
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My favourite evening of the year is upon us. With a bonfire as high as we can manage,…

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Scotland

A trip to Barra and Vatersay, the southern end of the Outer Hebrides

by Mel on 18/06/2021
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Barra and Vatersay make up the southernmost inhabited end of the Outer Hebrides island chain off the west…

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Denmark Outdoor travel

Follow the canal: A hike along Rødby Kanal through southern Lolland

by Mel on 16/06/2021
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I’ve spent the past eight months living on a farm outside Rødby, a small town of just over…

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Spain

Bilbao: The first meeting with the Basque Country

by Mel on 27/05/2021
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Two summers ago, I travelled through southern Europe on a quest to discover microstates, exclaves and other interesting…

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Denmark Outdoor travel

Early spring on Fejø and Skalø, two idyllic islands in Smålandshavet

by Mel on 16/05/2021
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Spring was long overdue this year. In fact, it wasn’t until mid-April that it arrived in Denmark, and…

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Germany Outdoor travel

The Black Forest: Fairytale villages and forested peaks in the southwest corner of Germany

by Mel on 08/05/2021
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Situated in Germany’s southwest corner is the Black Forest – or Schwarzwald – renowned for its dark conifer…

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Denmark

Islands of Ulvsund: A birthday trip to Farø, Bogø and Langø

by Mel on 24/04/2021
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Earlier this month, I entered into my second life quarter. It’s a scary thought, being 26, especially because…

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Germany Switzerland Weird borders

A brief visit to Switzerland and the German exclave of Büsingen

by Mel on 11/04/2021
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It was a hot afternoon in August last year when I entered the country of Switzerland for the…

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Germany

On the banks of Lake Constance: Prehistoric pile dwellings and a very special island

by Mel on 30/03/2021
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Leaving Austria behind for good on my roadtrip last summer, I drove back into Germany and headed to…

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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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