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Easter in Gent, the fairytale city of Belgium

by Mel on 16/10/2022

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Although unbeknown to most, Belgium’s third-largest city was actually once one of the largest and most important cities…

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Denmark Outdoor travel

A weekend on Nakskov Fjord: Camping, sailing and hiking on the edge of Lolland

by Mel on 30/09/2022

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Last year in May, I chose a sunny weekend to visit Nakskov, the largest town on Lolland. I…

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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

A short hike to Vágar’s unknown lake, tucked away below the misty mountain peaks

by Mel on 27/09/2022

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Vágar is my favourite island in the Faroe Islands, and one I often return to (and not just…

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Scotland

20 amazing experiences on the Isle of Skye, including local secrets

by Mel on 02/09/2022

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The Isle of Skye is one of the most popular destinations in Scotland, and it’s no wonder why.…

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Denmark Germany Weird borders

To Danevirke and Hedeby: A roadtrip in the Danish/German borderland

by Mel on 23/08/2022

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The border between Denmark and Germany is a complex matter. It has changed many times during the course…

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Serbia

Weekend in Belgrade: An early spring return to Serbia

by Mel on 20/08/2022

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Last year in October, I visited Serbia for the first time, to work on an archaeological project in…

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Archaeology Germany

Summer at the Zeiteninsel: Our Stone Age Gathering 2022

by Mel on 01/08/2022

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The European Stone Age Gathering is a recurring event for craftspeople, academics and wilderness enthusiasts, all with a…

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Denmark

The island of Vorsø: Where wilderness prevails

by Mel on 27/07/2022

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Vorsø is a very special island in Denmark, and one I’d dreamt about visiting for as long as…

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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

Summiting Árnafjall and Heinanøva, my final two peaks on Vágar

by Mel on 21/07/2022

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It has long been a goal of mine to climb all 340 mountains in the Faroe Islands. In…

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Denmark

A morning in Christiansfeld, Denmark’s only UNESCO town

by Mel on 19/07/2022

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Christiansfeld is a town like no other in Denmark. It was founded in 1773 by the Moravian Church…

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Outdoor travel Serbia

Fruška Gora National Park: An autumnal hike through ‘the Jewel of Serbia’

by Mel on 21/06/2022

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Fruška Gora is a lone mountain, unique to the northern part of Serbia. Rising above the flat agricultural…

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Norway

Experiences in Bergen that will make you love the city, even in constant rain

by Mel on 18/06/2022

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Bergen is notorious for its constant rain; with an average of 239 rainy days per year, it’s actually…

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Germany

To Biesenthal and Magdeburg: the end of a summer roadtrip through Germany

by Mel on 10/06/2022

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I woke up with the sun on my last morning in the Harz Mountains, excited to see the…

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Germany Outdoor travel

Days in the Harz Mountains, the northernmost mountain range in Germany

by Mel on 02/06/2022

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The Harz is known for its natural beauty, rich flora and fauna and quaint towns that look like…

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An abandoned world Serbia

An abandoned world: The tale of Spitzer Castle, Beočin, Serbia

by Mel on 23/05/2022

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As I was walking towards the hills of Fruška Gora National Park on my last day in Novi…

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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

The ultimate Nólsoy hike: Over the mountains to the lighthouses in the south

by Mel on 17/05/2022

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Georgia Outdoor travel

Kazbegi National Park, Georgia: A hike above the Gergeti Trinity Church

by Mel on 13/05/2022

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After a few days in Georgia’s capital, I was longing to get out and explore the mountains that…

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Serbia

Novi Sad and beyond: 13 must-sees in and around Serbia’s culture capital

by Mel on 27/04/2022

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Serbia’s second-largest city officially became the European Capital of Culture on January 13th this year after a yearlong…

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Austria

Kitzbühel, Tirol: In the footsteps of Hansi Hinterseer, my grandmother’s hero

by Mel on 23/04/2022

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My dear grandmother is a huge fan of Austrian schlager singer Hansi Hinterseer and has been for many…

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Denmark Outdoor travel

Sakskøbing to Toreby: A hike back in time on Lolland

by Mel on 09/04/2022

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At some point last year, I remember looking at a map of Lolland, missing it terribly and thinking…