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Explorer of the north & beyond
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Belarus

Discovering Minsk, the vibrant capital of Belarus

by Mel on 26/10/2017
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Belarus has long been known as the hardest country to get into as a tourist in Europe, even…

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United States

The Route 66 eclipse journey: A two-week round-up

by Mel on 16/10/2017
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On August 9th, Amanda and I set out on a journey of a lifetime through 9 spectacular states…

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Denmark

Culture night in Copenhagen and a surprise concert with Eivør

by Mel on 15/10/2017
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Eivør Pálsdóttir. Do you know her? If not, click play and discover the most beautiful voice on this…

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United States

Driving historical route 66: St Louis to Chicago

by Mel on 11/10/2017
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The last leg of our journey on Route 66 from Los Angeles to Chicago, was supposed to be…

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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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Eclipse travel United States

Total solar eclipse 2017 in Makanda, Illinois, USA

by Mel on 06/10/2017
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On August 21st, we witnessed one of the most unique natural phenomenons in the world, a total solar…

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United States

A very special Amish experience in southern Illinois

by Mel on 04/10/2017
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On August 20th, a long-time dream of mine came true. For as long as I can remember, I…

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United States

Driving historical Route 66: Through Kansas to St Louis

by Mel on 02/10/2017
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On the morning of August 18th, we woke up early to eat a last meal with Alex and…

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Life updates

Third semester travels: Much more of Europe

by Mel on 01/10/2017
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Third semester at uni has just begun, and it’s all very exciting, but I’m already feeling the need…

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United States

Driving historical Route 66: Amarillo to Oklahoma City

by Mel on 30/09/2017
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At 8 AM, we woke up after a good night’s sleep in the car at Amarillo Travel Information…

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Driving historical Route 66: Through Santa Fe to Amarillo

by Mel on 29/09/2017
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For the first time since arriving in the USA, we allowed ourselves to sleep in on our seventh…

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United States

Driving historical Route 66: Through natural wonders to Albuquerque

by Mel on 28/09/2017
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On our fourth day driving in the USA, we woke up cold in our car at the mighty…

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Driving historical Route 66: Las Vegas to Grand Canyon

by Mel on 19/09/2017
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On our third day driving through the USA, we were woken up by two security guards at 5.40…

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Driving historical Route 66: Through ghost towns to Las Vegas

by Mel on 14/09/2017
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In the morning of our second day of driving the Route 66, we woke up in our cozy…

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United States

Driving historical Route 66: Santa Monica Pier to Barstow

by Mel on 11/09/2017
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Our adventurous roadtrip along the historical Route 66, from Los Angeles to Chicago, started in Santa Monica, right…

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United States

Misadventures in not-so-glitzy Los Angeles

by Mel on 05/09/2017
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On August 9th, at 11.25 PM, 20 minutes late, we arrived in Los Angeles International Airport, after a…

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Canada

Eight hours in Toronto

by Mel on 03/09/2017
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We left Copenhagen at 11 AM on a Wednesday morning, August 9th. Amanda and I were off on…

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Luxembourg

Afternoon in Echternach, the oldest village in Luxembourg

by Mel on 08/08/2017
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Vianden in the morning, Echternach in the afternoon! Sometimes I travel really fast, and on this 3-day trip…

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Luxembourg

High up in the Ardennes: The beautiful village of Vianden

by Mel on 07/08/2017
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On my second and last day in Luxembourg, I wanted to get out of the city and explore…

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Luxembourg

Luxembourg City: The most underrated capital in Europe

by Mel on 05/08/2017
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It was early hours in the morning when I arrived in Luxembourg City. 2.15 AM to be precise.…

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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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