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Category: Outdoor travel

There’s just nothing like the outdoors!

Outdoor activities are my favourite part of travelling. Whether it’s hiking, biking, sailing, kayaking, horseback riding, climbing, camping etc., I’ll be out there having the time of my life. The outdoors is where I escape to when I’m feeling down, it’s where I feel the most alive!

Nothing beats the smell of trees, the sound of singing birds, the feel of the ocean breeze and the joy of reaching the summit of a mountain!

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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

Defeated by the mountains of Gásadalur: The attempt to climb Heinanøva and Árnafjall

by Mel on 10/11/2020
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Múlafossur Waterfall flowing down a cliffside directly into the ocean with the tiny village of Gásadalur above it…

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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

Above the heart-shaped lake: Climbing Vørufelli, Eindalsfjall and Vatnsdalsfjall

by Mel on 06/11/2020
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Outdoor travel Scotland

To the heart of the Quiraing: Discovering the secrets of an iconic location

by Mel on 05/11/2020
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Scotland’s Isle of Skye is full of gorgeous destinations, most of them well visited. The Quiraing is certainly…

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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

A rainy day on the mountain slopes: Hiking from Miðvágur to Vatnsoyrar

by Mel on 31/10/2020
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The shortest trail on the island of Vágar has to be the cairn trail that connects the largest…

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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

Mountains above Lake Leitisvatn: Finding the undiscovered in a touristy area

by Mel on 11/10/2020
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Denmark Outdoor travel

Exploring Søhøjlandet: A hiking trip to Ry and Vrads

by Mel on 22/09/2020
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Søhøjlandet (‘the Lake Highland’) is one of the most beautiful nature areas in Denmark. As the highest lying…

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Denmark Outdoor travel

Adventure at sea: A two-day kayaking trip on Horsens Fjord

by Mel on 02/08/2020
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Denmark Outdoor travel

Follow the old railway: Trekking 36 km from Odder to Horsens

by Mel on 18/07/2020
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Denmark Outdoor travel

Discovering Horsens Fjord: A three-day cycling journey in East Jutland

by Mel on 19/06/2020
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Denmark Outdoor travel

The island of wild rabbits: A weekend of activities on Endelave

by Mel on 02/06/2020
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Denmark Outdoor travel

Follow the stream: Trekking along Odder Å from Norsminde to Oldrup

by Mel on 21/05/2020
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Ever since arriving back in Denmark after my Scotland adventure and knowing that I’d be stuck here for…

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Outdoor travel Scotland

Two days on Raasay, my favourite island in Scotland

by Mel on 18/04/2020
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The Isle of Raasay is Skye’s unknown neighbour. It sits just off the coast of Skye and takes…

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Beyond the beaten path on Skye: Lealt Falls and Brother’s Point

by Mel on 22/03/2020
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The Northern Loop is hands-down the most popular route for tourists on the Isle of Skye. Most go…

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Hiking to the Fairy Pools through the Cuillin Mountains

by Mel on 17/03/2020
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The Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye. Ah, how magical does that sound? The Fairy Pools are…

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The Storr: A beautiful January day at Skye’s most popular spot

by Mel on 27/02/2020
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The Storr is one of Scotland’s most iconic places, and a definite must-see on the Isle of Skye.…

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Skye’s Scorrybreac, a hiking paradise near Portree

by Mel on 29/01/2020
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The Scorrybreac circuit is a wonderful short hike of about 3 km on well-trodden paths, just north of…

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First hike on Skye: To Camustianavaig and Ben Tianavaig

by Mel on 25/01/2020
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I had been on the Isle of Skye for four days when I got my first day off…

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Greenland Outdoor travel

Tasiilap Nuua: Autumn and winter hiking to the land’s end

by Mel on 20/12/2019
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During my eleven weeks in Tasiilaq on Greenland’s East Coast, I spent much of my free time hiking.…

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Greenland Outdoor travel

A winter climb up Qaqqartivakajik in Tasiilaq

by Mel on 24/11/2019
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It was Augusta’s and Eleanor’s second day with me here in Tasiilaq, and we had decided to climb…

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Greenland Outdoor travel

Through the icefjord to Tiniteqilaaq: An East Greenlandic sailing adventure

by Mel on 18/11/2019
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Augusta and Eleanor were coming to visit me in Tasiilaq and I was beyond excited. I couldn’t wait…

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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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