• Home
  • About me
    • My story
    • Travel map
    • Travel goals
    • Travel timeline
    • Highlighted journeys
      • Nordics ’15
      • Australia ’15
      • Asia ’16
      • Iran ’17
    • My UNESCO list
  • Themes
    • An abandoned world
    • Archaeology
    • Budget travel
    • Eclipse travel
    • Ethical travel
    • Outdoor travel
    • Solo female travel
    • Travel while studying
    • Vegan travel
    • Weird borders
  • Destinations
  • Work with me
  • Contact
Search here...
Northtrotter
Explorer of the north & beyond
TOP

Category: Life updates

I’ve covered my travels and major life events on this blog since 2015, and this page is dedicated for just that. So if you’re interested in knowing how my life has unfolded since I was 19 and completely new to travel, you can find those posts below.
FEATURED
Life updates

The summer of 2018: Travels and the big move

by Mel on 22/07/2018
FEATURED

Summer this year in Denmark is hot and dry, but thankfully I’m not experiencing it too much as…

Read More
FEATURED
Life updates

Fourth semester travels: Europe, Asia and South America

by Mel on 26/01/2018
FEATURED

My fourth semester at uni is just around the corner, and of course this semester will be full…

Read More
FEATURED
Life updates

Third semester travels: Much more of Europe

by Mel on 01/10/2017
FEATURED

Third semester at uni has just begun, and it’s all very exciting, but I’m already feeling the need…

Read More
FEATURED
Life updates

My plans for the summer of 2017: Travels and excavations

by Mel on 01/07/2017
FEATURED

The summer is finally here, although the weather isn’t exactly cooperating here in Denmark. But I have an…

Read More
FEATURED
Faroe Islands Life updates

Easter holiday: Back to the Faroe Islands

by Mel on 05/04/2017
FEATURED

In August 2016, Katrine and I went on our first trip to the Faroe Islands together. I had…

Read More
FEATURED
Life updates

March in eastern Europe: Romania and Albania

by Mel on 08/03/2017
FEATURED

This month, I’ve got some super exciting travel plans coming up – I’m exploring two countries in a…

Read More
FEATURED
Iran Life updates

Going to Iran: Planning and preparing

by Mel on 23/12/2016
FEATURED

Iran is a country that has fascinated me for a long time. Especially after visiting Afghanistan in May…

Read More
FEATURED
Denmark Life updates

Moving to Copenhagen: A new beginning

by Mel on 28/08/2016
FEATURED

With a big backpack on my back, a smaller one on the front and a ginormous suitcase in…

Read More
FEATURED
Life updates

Asia 2016, the next big journey

by Mel on 01/03/2016
FEATURED

8 hours and counting… I booked the first flights in June last year and now it’s finally –…

Read More
FEATURED
Life updates

On my way to new adventures: Beijing and Australia

by Mel on 08/11/2015
FEATURED

Right now, I’m sitting on a ferry that will take me to Sjælland, where a bus is waiting…

Read More
FEATURED
Life updates Poland

Got a few days off work? Why not go travelling!?

by Mel on 18/09/2015
FEATURED

A few weeks ago, I got my work plan for September and discovered that I had quite a…

Read More
FEATURED
Life updates

My journey through northern Europe

by Mel on 24/02/2015
FEATURED

Many people have commented saying how unusual my choices are for my upcoming journey around northern Europe –…

Read More
← Newer posts
1 2

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!

Read More

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

Latest Posts

A city in the void:…

A city in the void:…

on 24/05/2025
Faroe Islands for beginners: The…

Faroe Islands for beginners: The…

on 21/05/2025
Across the Great Steppe: My…

Across the Great Steppe: My…

on 18/05/2025
The only tourist in town:…

The only tourist in town:…

on 14/05/2025

Posts by category

Most popular posts

10 most beautiful towns and villages in rural Germany
20 amazing experiences on the Isle of Skye, including local secrets
The Black Forest: Fairytale villages and forested peaks in the southwest corner of Germany
A weekend in Marburg, perhaps the prettiest city in Germany
Five beautiful hikes in Portree, the capital of the Isle of Skye
Melilla and Ceuta: A travel guide to the two Spanish cities in North Africa
A city in the void: Exploring Astana, one of the strangest capitals in the world
Venture beyond Copenhagen: 20 beautiful places to explore in rural Denmark

Social media

Subscribe via Email

Subscribe to Northtrotter and don't miss a single post!

Archives

Thank you for visiting

Copyright 2025 @ Northtrotter