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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

A walk along Leitisvatn, the most popular hike on the Faroe Islands

by Mel on 13/09/2016
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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

A hike through the stone forest to Knúkur on Mykines

by Mel on 06/09/2016
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Åland Islands Outdoor travel

Cycling Åland, 4th leg: Sund to Järsö and Mariehamn

by Mel on 31/07/2016
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It was still early in the day when we decided to begin our 4th and last leg of…

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Åland Islands Outdoor travel

Cycling Åland, 3rd leg: Geta to Sund

by Mel on 29/07/2016
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At 6.30 PM, we set off from Geta to Kastelholm Castle, the most famous landmark in Åland located…

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Åland Islands Outdoor travel

Cycling Åland, 2nd leg: Eckerö to Geta

by Mel on 22/07/2016
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We had set the alarm to 7 AM, as we had to catch a bicycle ferry at 11…

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Åland Islands Outdoor travel

Cycling Åland, 1st leg: Mariehamn to Eckerö

by Mel on 22/07/2016
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The first day of our biking adventure in Åland was a tiring, yet enjoyable one. Instead of the…

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Åland Islands Outdoor travel

Back to the Nordics: Biking and camping on Åland

by Mel on 18/07/2016
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After 3 months of travelling through Asia and then four weeks of full-time working, it was time to…

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Kyrgyzstan Outdoor travel

Arslanbob, the mountainous village of the walnut forest

by Mel on 06/07/2016
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After spending 9 amazing days in Tajikistan with a small detour to Afghanistan, it was time to head…

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Kyrgyzstan Outdoor travel

A two-day horse trek to the alpine lake Song Kul

by Mel on 21/06/2016
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After four amazing days of checking out the diverse nature around the Issyk Kul Lake, Steve and I…

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Kyrgyzstan Outdoor travel

A 24 km hike into the Altyn Arashan Gorge

by Mel on 18/06/2016
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Our original plan for our final day in Karakol was to hike to the stunning Ala-Kul Lake, a…

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Jeti Oguz: Finding the waterfall in the rain

by Mel on 15/06/2016
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On our first full day in Karakol, we decided to go on a day trip to the Jeti…

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Mongolia Outdoor travel

Snowy days at Gorkhi-Terelj National Park

by Mel on 12/06/2016
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When I returned to Ulaanbaatar from my little adventure in Kharkhorin, I was already ready to escape to…

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Hong Kong Outdoor travel

Hostel madness and hiking fails in Hong Kong

by Mel on 16/05/2016
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After a short sleep on the ferry between Macau and Hong Kong, I arrived in the city at…

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Outdoor travel South Korea

Climbing Hallasan, the highest mountain in South Korea

by Mel on 06/05/2016
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After spending a day in rainy Busan, I flew to Jeju Island, a special self-governing province located 130…

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Japan Outdoor travel

Kyoto from above: Climbing Mount Daimonji

by Mel on 24/04/2016
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Kyoto was my third stop in Japan and I had allowed myself three days to explore the city,…

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Outdoor travel Taiwan

Out of Taipei: Climbing Qixing Mountain in Yangmingshan National Park

by Mel on 15/04/2016
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Even though I had decided to skip the East Coast, where all the tall mountains are and spend…

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Outdoor travel Taiwan

Elephant and Muzhi: Climbing mountains above Taipei

by Mel on 11/04/2016
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On my second day in Taipei, after exploring the city for a bit, I decided to go on…

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Malaysia Outdoor travel

Climbing Mount Kinabalu: Summiting and descending during an earthquake

by Mel on 29/03/2016
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At 2 AM, climbing a mountain isn’t what I would normally be doing, but on the morning of…

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Malaysia Outdoor travel

Climbing Mount Kinabalu: Ascending to the resthouse at 3,272 m.

by Mel on 26/03/2016
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Indonesia Outdoor travel

Climbing Mount Batur, an active volcano on Bali

by Mel on 18/03/2016
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For my last week in Indonesia, I decided to explore Bali, one of the most popular island destinations…

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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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