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Category: Archaeology

In August 2016, at 21 years old, I took a leap and moved to Copenhagen to study prehistoric archaeology. Three years later, I completed my Bachelor’s degree – an incredible journey that took me far beyond the classroom. Along the way, I spent two semesters in Greenland, wrote my thesis in the Faroe Islands, and held summer jobs in both Peru and Russia. It was an adventurous and formative chapter that shaped both my academic path and my passion for exploring the past in every corner of the world.

After completing my Bachelor’s degree, I decided to take a break from studying to gain hands-on work experience. That decision led me to some incredible opportunities – two years based on the Danish island of Lolland, two consecutive summers working on a project in Serbia, and an unforgettable excavation in Slovakia.

In January 2023, I took the next step in my academic journey and moved to Aberdeen, Scotland, to study for a Master of Science in Archaeology of the North. Afterwards, in 2024, I moved to Thisted in northwest Denmark for a year of excavation work.

For me, archaeology is the perfect blend of my two greatest passions: exploring the past and travelling the world. It feels only natural to share stories from excavations, conferences, field trips, and gatherings right here on the blog – because each experience adds a new layer to the journey.

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A tribute: Saying goodbye to Thisted and my career in archaeology

by Mel on 09/03/2025
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Last Friday marked the end of my journey as an archaeologist – a bittersweet but necessary step towards…

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Archaeology Scotland

Field trip to Orkney: Exploring the archaeological wonders of the “Mainland”

by Mel on 11/02/2025
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On a cloudy Sunday in early April last year, I set off on a ferry journey to the…

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On the road to ruin: A month of dissertation research on the Faroe Islands

by Mel on 11/06/2023
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Back in January, less than a week into my postgraduate studies at the University of Aberdeen, a great…

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Welcome to Aberdeen: I’ve moved back to Scotland for my master’s degree

by Mel on 27/01/2023
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When I finished my bachelor’s degree in early 2020, I never imagined that I would spend the following…

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Archaeology Serbia

Borđoš 2022: A second season of archaeological fieldwork in northern Serbia

by Mel on 10/01/2023
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In October 2021, I participated in a two-week archaeological prospection in northern Serbia, led by the University of…

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Archaeology Denmark Life updates

Goodbye Lolland and hello Aberdeen: Returning to uni life

by Mel on 20/12/2022
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Two years, one month and one day. That’s how long I lived on Lolland. Sure, I had two…

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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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Archaeology Serbia

Borđoš 2021: A diary from two weeks of geophysical surveys in Serbia

by Mel on 28/02/2022
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Back in April, my former professor sent round an email listing archaeological excavations and surveys taking place in…

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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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Welcome to Rødby: I’ve moved to Lolland to work on an excavation

by Mel on 21/11/2020
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With a bachelor’s degree behind me in January, I felt like a new person. I was free once…

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Archaeology Germany

Stone Age gathering ’20: An escape to the Mesolithic during the Corona era

by Mel on 10/08/2020
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Gatherings for Stone Age enthusiasts are usually a recurring event all over Northern Europe in the summer months,…

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Field trip to Djursland: Stone Age remnants on Denmark’s scenic nose

by Mel on 17/01/2020
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Djursland is a hilly peninsula on the nose of the larger peninsula of Jutland in Denmark. It’s one…

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European Stone Age gathering ’19: A week of Mesolithic living in Ertebølle

by Mel on 29/08/2019
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Every year, Stone Age enthusiasts from all over the world meet up for a week of Mesolithic living…

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Archaeology Russia Travel while studying

Chernorech’ye II: A diary from an excavation on the Russian forest steppe

by Mel on 25/07/2019
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In the beginning of the summer, I spent five weeks in rural Russia, excavating a Bronze Age midden…

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Post-excavation thoughts at Ulbjerg Klint

by Mel on 02/12/2018
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Standing atop of a 30-meter high cliff overlooking the quiet Limfjord with the sun setting behind it, I…

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Archaeological field work at Huaca Pucllana in Peru

by Mel on 07/11/2018
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During the summer of 2018, I had the privilege of doing two weeks of field work on the…

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Archaeology Denmark

Athra Gathering ’18: Stone Age festival at the Land of Legends

by Mel on 15/08/2018
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Once a year, a bunch of Stone Age enthusiasts gather in the Land of Legends for a week…

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Archaeology Denmark

Field trip to north Jutland: Stone Age settlements by the Limfjord

by Mel on 24/07/2018
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Denmark is a wonderful country and although I’m lucky to be able to travel all over the world,…

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Archaeology Travel while studying Wales

December days in Cardiff

by Mel on 22/01/2018
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We arrived in Cardiff, the capital of Wales, on an early Saturday morning after travelling from Copenhagen to…

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Archaeology Denmark

Dyrehaven: Wildlife and prehistory in a Bronze Age cultural landscape

by Mel on 16/11/2017
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Dyrehaven is one of my favourite places here on Zealand. Located just 30 km northeast of the center of…

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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
‣  154 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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