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Explorer of the north & beyond
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Archaeology Denmark

Vasagård: Three weeks of archaeological excavations on Bornholm

by Mel on 30/07/2017
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On July 2nd, I left Copenhagen to go to Bornholm, an island in the very east of Denmark,…

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Denmark

To the easternmost islands of Denmark: Christiansø and Frederiksø

by Mel on 27/07/2017
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On the last Sunday on Bornholm, I biked to the quaint village of Gudhjem, and caught a ferry…

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Cableway at Opalsøen on Bornholm

by Mel on 26/07/2017
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While on Bornholm this summer, I wanted to see just about everything. But I also wanted to try…

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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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Back to the Middle Ages in northeast Bornholm

by Mel on 19/07/2017
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Last Friday, the four of us left off work a bit early, as we wanted to catch the…

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An afternoon in Rønne, the largest village on Bornholm

by Mel on 17/07/2017
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After three windy and rainy days, the weather was finally starting to look better, so last Thursday, I…

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Denmark

Hammershus and beyond: To the north of Bornholm

by Mel on 11/07/2017
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On my first Saturday here on Bornholm, I flew out of the island early in the morning. I…

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Denmark

Adventures in Almindingen: Rytterknægten and fortress ruins

by Mel on 07/07/2017
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The day after my little misadventure in Almindingen, trying to get to the Echo Valley, I decided to…

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Misadventures in Almindingen: My attempt to get to the Echo Valley

by Mel on 05/07/2017
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Another day, another crazy adventure here on Bornholm. I’m loving my days here on the beautiful sunny island,…

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Denmark

A sunset bike ride to the geological wonder of Klintebakken

by Mel on 04/07/2017
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Two days ago, I arrived on the rocky island of Bornholm for three weeks of archaeological excavations at…

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Life updates

My plans for the summer of 2017: Travels and excavations

by Mel on 01/07/2017
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The summer is finally here, although the weather isn’t exactly cooperating here in Denmark. But I have an…

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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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Sweden

Discovering Malmö: A day trip to Scania’s capital

by Mel on 20/06/2017
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For too long now, Malmö has been underrated and had a reputation of being an unsafe city with…

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Faroe Islands

Third time lucky: The iconic view of Koltur over Norðradalur

by Mel on 19/06/2017
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Night on Hestur: A 30 km hike around the entire island

by Mel on 18/06/2017
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Biking to Dragør, a charming village on the eastern tip of Amager

by Mel on 16/06/2017
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Ten days ago, I finally had a day off work, and since I don’t have many days off…

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Faroe Islands

Exploring the southern tip of Eysturoy: Æðuvík and Toftavatn

by Mel on 15/06/2017
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After exploring Vestmanna and Kvívik, Katrine, Sheena, Michelle and I drove to the tiny village of Æðuvík on…

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Faroe Islands

Vestmanna and Kvívik: Family time, mountain roads and a Viking settlement

by Mel on 10/06/2017
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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

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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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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