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Category: Outdoor travel

There’s just nothing like being in the great outdoors.

Outdoor adventures are hands-down my favourite part of travelling. Whether it’s hiking, biking, sailing, kayaking, horseback riding, climbing, or camping – I’m out there, soaking it all in and having the time of my life. Nature is my go-to escape when I’m feeling low, and it’s where I feel most alive. Nothing compares to the scent of pine trees, the chorus of birdsong, the rush of ocean air on my face, and the unbeatable thrill of reaching a mountain summit!

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Ireland Outdoor travel

Hiking the Bog of Frogs loop in Howth, Ireland

by Mel on 15/01/2016
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For my last day in Ireland, I wanted to get out of the city and experience a bit…

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Australia Outdoor travel

Sailing the Whitsundays and snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef

by Mel on 25/12/2015
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After spending two weeks in three big cities, it was time to experience another side of Australia. I…

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Australia Outdoor travel

Hiking the National Pass in the Blue Mountains

by Mel on 11/12/2015
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Being incredibly intrigued by mountains, fresh air and waterfalls, the Blue Mountains located just 50 km. from the…

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Australia Outdoor travel

A coastal walk from Bondi Beach to Coogee Beach

by Mel on 09/12/2015
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The Bondi Beach to Coogee Beach Coastal Walk is one of the most popular coastal walks in Sydney,…

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Australia Outdoor travel

1000 steps: Walking the Kokoda Track Memorial Walk

by Mel on 22/11/2015
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On one glorious morning in Ferntree Gully, Annemie, Erik and I decided to challenge ourselves and get some…

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Outdoor travel Poland

A beautiful hike to Morskie Oko

by Mel on 15/10/2015
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Sky-high mountains, numerous lakes and vast forests; Tatra National Park is home to many stunning nature areas, various…

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An abandoned world Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

An abandoned world: A hike to the forsaken village of Skarð

by Mel on 17/09/2015
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On december 23rd 1913, seven men from Skarð on Kunoy went fishing on the rough sea, but they…

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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

Hiking to Borðan at the far end of Nólsoy

by Mel on 14/09/2015
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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

Mykines, the pearl of the North Atlantic

by Mel on 31/08/2015
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England Outdoor travel

Mountainbiking in Thetford Forest

by Mel on 11/08/2015
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In between Thetford and Brandon in East Anglia lies Thetford Forest, the largest lowland pine forest in Britain…

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Norway Outdoor travel

Lofoten, a nature lover’s paradise

by Mel on 27/05/2015
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After sailing for 17 hours from Tromsø, I was exhausted, when I finally reached Lofoten Islands. I got…

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Outdoor travel Svalbard

High above Longyearbyen: Climbing Sarkofagen on Svalbard

by Mel on 22/04/2015
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For my last full day on Svalbard, I had booked a 5-hour glacier landscape hike with Svalbard Wildlife…

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Outdoor travel Svalbard

Ice caving on Svalbard

by Mel on 20/04/2015
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If I could choose one thing on Svalbard that I want to see, it would be the abandoned…

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Outdoor travel Svalbard

A boat trip to Barentsburg, a Russian village on Svalbard

by Mel on 20/04/2015
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For my third day on Svalbard, I had originally planned to go on a hike to an icecave…

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Dog sledding in Bolterdalen, Svalbard

by Mel on 19/04/2015
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Flying into Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago just 1.310 km from the North Pole, I couldn’t believe the sight…

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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

Roadtripping and hiking through Eysturoy and Norðoyggjar

by Mel on 18/03/2015
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On the ferry from Hirtshals to Tórshavn, Elien, Liam, Steve, Ildi and I met a nice Faroese man…

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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

From Tórshavn to Kirkjubøur: A Hike over the mountain on Friday the 13th

by Mel on 17/03/2015
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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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