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Northtrotter
Explorer of the north & beyond
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Category: Travel goals

There are so many things I want to achieve in life, and one of my biggest dreams is to travel to every country and territory on Earth. It’s a long-term goal – one that will take a lot of time, money, and determination – but it’s a challenge I’m excited to take on.

That said, I also have plenty of smaller, more attainable travel goals that keep the journey exciting along the way. Whether it’s visiting all the islands in a specific region, exploring every capital city in Europe, or experiencing natural wonders like volcanoes, glaciers, and deserts – each step brings me closer to the bigger dream while creating memories that are just as meaningful.

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14 dream journeys for post-Covid travel

by Mel on 28/01/2021
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One day, the world will open up again. One day, crossing borders will be possible again. Countries will…

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My 30 travel goals before 30

by Mel on 08/04/2020
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In October 2015, when I was 20, I sat down and wrote a list of 25 travel goals…

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My 25 travel goals before 25

by Mel on 19/10/2015
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In 4 years, 5 months, 2 weeks and 2 days, I’ll be turning 25, but before that I have…

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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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