Northtrotter

TOP

FEATURED

Germany

Learning to love Berlin: 18 reasons it’s now my favourite city

by Mel on 24/11/2023

FEATURED

From October 2021 to October 2022, I visited Berlin ten times and got to know the city pretty…

FEATURED

An abandoned world Denmark

An abandoned world: A tribute to a bygone era in my hometown

by Mel on 30/10/2023

FEATURED

The harbour town of Hov in East Jutland, Denmark, has been the frame to my life for my…

FEATURED

Germany

Over the sound to Burg: A summer return to Fehmarn

by Mel on 24/10/2023

FEATURED

I first visited the north German island of Fehmarn in the summer of 2020, months before I knew…

FEATURED

Life updates Scotland

Minnie’s story: A journey from Romania to my arms

by Mel on 20/10/2023

FEATURED

Ever since I moved out of my family’s home when I was 21, I knew that I wanted…

FEATURED

Faroe Islands

My 10-year Faroeversary: Turning my passion for the Faroes into a research journey

by Mel on 17/10/2023

FEATURED

Ten years ago, I first set foot on the Faroe Islands. Ten years ago, a passion emerged and…

FEATURED

Denmark

Venture beyond Copenhagen: 20 beautiful places to explore in rural Denmark

by Mel on 14/10/2023

FEATURED

Growing up in Denmark, I never considered my country a tourist destination. But maybe that’s because I grew…

FEATURED

Austria France Germany Italy Liechtenstein Slovenia Switzerland Weird borders

An odd world: Uncovering the border complexities of the Alps

by Mel on 29/09/2023

FEATURED

The mighty Alps span eight countries, but did you know that they’re also home to a number of…

FEATURED

Denmark Outdoor travel

Som perler på en snor: A bike ride to six tiny marinas on southern Lolland

by Mel on 17/09/2023

FEATURED

“Som perler på en snor”. This is a Danish expression which means “like pearls on a string”, and…

FEATURED

Outdoor travel Scotland

Kerrera: A journey back in time to one of Scotland’s least known islands

by Mel on 12/09/2023

FEATURED

Stepping off the small ferry that brought me over from the mainland in a matter of minutes, Kerrera…

FEATURED

Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

Vestmannabjørgini: A boat trip among the majestic Faroese bird cliffs

by Mel on 10/09/2023

FEATURED

↠ Sponsored post ↞ This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I…

FEATURED

Germany Outdoor travel

Hiking in Saxon Switzerland: The most interesting geological region in Germany

by Mel on 07/09/2023

FEATURED

I have travelled extensively through Germany. I’ve seen the rugged peaks of the Alps of Bavaria. Felt enchanted…

FEATURED

Denmark

A weekend in Gedser, a semi-ghost town at the southernmost point of Scandinavia

by Mel on 27/08/2023

FEATURED

In mid-May last year, it was finally time to explore some more of Falster, the neighbouring island to…

FEATURED

Outdoor travel Scotland

Mulling around on the Isle of Mull: The Carsaig Arches and a sunset drive

by Mel on 18/07/2023

FEATURED

First of all, please excuse the pun – it was my Aberdonian friends’ idea, I swear! Secondly, let…

FEATURED

Czech Republic

Děčín, Czech Republic: The perfect cheap base for exploring Saxon Switzerland

by Mel on 16/07/2023

FEATURED

Saxon Switzerland is a national park that stretches along the eastern German border and into Czech Republic, where…

FEATURED

Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

Across Sandoy in thick fog: A short cairn hike from Skarvanes to Dalur

by Mel on 21/06/2023

FEATURED

On a foggy day during our visit to the Faroe Islands in September 2022, my family and I…

FEATURED

Iceland Outdoor travel

Hiking to an active volcano: My story from Geldingadalur, Iceland

by Mel on 19/06/2023

FEATURED

On March 19th 2021, the Fagradalsfjall volcano began erupting in the Geldingadalur valley in the southern part of Iceland.…

FEATURED

Denmark Outdoor travel

Summer on Femø: Camping on an idyllic island in southern Denmark

by Mel on 17/06/2023

FEATURED

Back in the winter of 2021, I spent a day walking along the frosty country roads of Femø,…

FEATURED

Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein south to north: Exploring the 6th smallest country in a day

by Mel on 15/06/2023

FEATURED

During our family summer holiday in Austria back in 2021, my parents, grandmother and I decided to spend…

FEATURED

Scotland

An extended weekend in Oban: Island hopping in the southern Inner Hebrides

by Mel on 13/06/2023

FEATURED

My first overnight trip since I moved to Aberdeen went to Oban, a small harbour town located on…

FEATURED

An abandoned world Archaeology Faroe Islands Life updates Travel while studying

On the road to ruin: A month of dissertation research on the Faroe Islands

by Mel on 11/06/2023

FEATURED

Back in January, less than a week into my postgraduate studies at the University of Aberdeen, a great…