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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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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

Climbing Nónfjall, Bolafløttur and Høgafjall: Along the dramatic southwest coast of Vágar

by Mel on 25/04/2018
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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

Skansin to Hoyvíkshólmur: Exploring the dramatic coastline of Tórshavn

by Mel on 18/04/2018
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On March 27th, it was finally time to head back to the Faroe Islands, my favourite piece of…

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Outdoor travel Wales

Brecon Beacons National Park: Climbing mountains in thin sneakers

by Mel on 23/01/2018
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On our second day in Wales and the last day before a three-day conference, we wanted to see…

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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

A walk along frozen Lake Toftavatn and to the top of Húsklond

by Mel on 05/12/2017
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After three days of perfect weather in November on the Faroe Islands, I felt like my luck had…

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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

A day on the ocean: Sailing from Fuglafjørður to Nólsoy

by Mel on 25/11/2017
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Belarus Outdoor travel

To Brest and beyond: Biking through Europe’s oldest forest

by Mel on 10/11/2017
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After many hours on a train from Minsk, I arrived in Brest at 8 PM on a Thursday evening,…

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Archaeology Denmark Outdoor travel

Tokkekøb Hegn: A 12 km hike through a Neolithic culture landscape

by Mel on 08/10/2017
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Tokkekøb Hegn is a 631 hectare nature pearl in North Zealand with varied landscapes of forest, hills, marshes…

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Denmark Outdoor travel

A cycling trip through the southeast end of Bornholm

by Mel on 21/07/2017
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Weekend time is sightseeing time! I’ve spent three weeks on Bornholm, but only had two free days to…

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Denmark Outdoor travel

A weekend of camping at Furesø

by Mel on 21/06/2017
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A weekend in the wilds was exactly what I needed. Ever since moving to Copenhagen and living the…

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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

Night on Hestur: A 30 km hike around the entire island

by Mel on 18/06/2017
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The art of gathering sheep and how I got lost on a mountain

by Mel on 09/06/2017
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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

Fresh views of Lake Leitisvatn: Climbing Ritubergsnøva and Trælanípan

by Mel on 07/06/2017
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A hike up to the King’s Cairns above Tórshavn

by Mel on 03/06/2017
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In 1914, three men walked up a mountain overlooking Tórshavn and its suburbs. They had one mission; to…

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Albania Outdoor travel

Hiking the day away in Berat

by Mel on 29/03/2017
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It was almost 1.30 AM when we went to bed after a fun night in Saranda, and only…

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Iceland Outdoor travel

Lake Mývatn: Volcanic wonders in North Iceland

by Mel on 09/12/2016
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We had left the best for the last day on Iceland – the eutrophic Lake Mývatn in the…

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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

The last adventure: Hiking and camping on Skúvoy

by Mel on 19/10/2016
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Our last helicopter trip to a remote island destination was Skúvoy, the fourth smallest island in the Faroe…

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From one beauty to another: A foggy hike from Saksun to Tjørnuvík

by Mel on 08/10/2016
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A beautiful hike to Ambadalur near Gjógv

by Mel on 06/10/2016
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Cape Enniberg: A challenging hike to the northernmost point of the Faroe Islands

by Mel on 28/09/2016
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Climbing Klakkur: A short sunshine hike above Klaksvík

by Mel on 22/09/2016
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After our dramatic rescue in Skálatoftir the day before, we needed a day to relax with no plans.…

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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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