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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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Greenland Outdoor travel

Winter wonderland in the Flower Valley

by Mel on 14/11/2019
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The snow fell in Tasiilaq on October 20th. A long-awaited and joyous event. It was the perfect timing…

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Greenland Outdoor travel

Deep in the Flower Valley: Climbing the Pyramid mountain

by Mel on 08/11/2019
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I woke up with joy this late Saturday in October. It was supposed to be the only cloudy…

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Views that go on forever: Climbing Aammangaaq in Tasiilaq

by Mel on 23/10/2019
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It was a perfectly clear day and the wind was completely still, a beautiful Monday. I had seen…

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Greenland Outdoor travel

Among lakes and waterfalls: A sunny day in the Flower Valley

by Mel on 17/10/2019
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The Flower Valley (‘Naasuliardarpi’, ‘Blomsterdalen’). The name alone had me longing to go there. And the amount of…

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Greenland Outdoor travel

Into the Greenlandic wilderness: A four-day trek to Kapisillit

by Mel on 11/10/2019
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In the beginning of September, I set off on a challenging yet incredibly rewarding four-day trek to the…

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Greenland Outdoor travel

High above Tasiilaq: Climbing Qaqqartivakajik on a rainy day

by Mel on 07/10/2019
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It was my first full weekend in Tasiilaq, and I wanted to get outside, into nature. Unfortunately, the…

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Greenland Outdoor travel

Hiking in Nuuk: Around Quassussuaq to the Paradise Valley

by Mel on 12/09/2019
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On my first full day back in Nuuk, a wonderful sunrise woke me up at 7 AM. Ready…

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Outdoor travel Russia

Stepnoye from above: Through rivers and rocks to Utinyy Nos

by Mel on 02/07/2019
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My last Friday on the forest steppe started with rain, closing down our excavation for the day after…

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Outdoor travel Russia

An afternoon hike deep into the Eurasian forest steppe

by Mel on 25/06/2019
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I’ve been having a lot of fun on the excavation and in Stepnoye in general, but I haven’t…

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Outdoor travel Sweden

In the footsteps of Tycho Brahe on the Swedish island of Ven

by Mel on 09/06/2019
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Skåneleden is a 1000+ km hiking trail through the Swedish region Scania, which also includes a 12 km…

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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

Hiking in the night: A camping misadventure at Borđan

by Mel on 07/05/2019
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Little bridge over the gorge: Discovering Ásmundarstakkur on Suðuroy

by Mel on 07/05/2019
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On top of the Faroe Islands: Climbing Slætteratindur at 880 m

by Mel on 26/04/2019
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The wild side of Nólsoy: Hiking along the rocky east coast

by Mel on 17/04/2019
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Climbing Eggjarklettur, the highest mountain on Nólsoy

by Mel on 06/04/2019
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Outdoor travel Scotland

Out of Edinburgh: From Arthur’s Seat to Duddingston Village

by Mel on 25/02/2019
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On February 18th, I flew to Edinburgh for one week of exploring with my younger brother Brandon, who…

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Iceland Outdoor travel

Sunrise at Seltjarnarnes: A brisk morning walk out of Reykjavík

by Mel on 08/02/2019
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On the way home from Nuuk, I took a four-day stopover in Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland. I had…

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Greenland Outdoor travel

Out of Narsarsuaq: An epic hike to the Greenland ice sheet

by Mel on 12/01/2019
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Back in Narsaq I’d been told that some tourists had recently spotted two polar bears near Narsarsuaq, so my…

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Mother of all reflections: Sailing from Narsaq to Narsarsuaq

by Mel on 28/12/2018
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My wonderful time in Narsaq had sadly come to an end, and it was time to head to Narsarsuaq, where…

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Hunting for minerals on Kuannersuit in Narsaq

by Mel on 18/12/2018
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On my first day in Narsaq in South Greenland, I woke up early and looked out of the window…

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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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