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Austria Weird borders

Hinterriß-Eng: Discovering Austria’s unknown pene-exclave

by Mel on 04/03/2021

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On the second day of my two-week roadtrip through Germany, I left the country behind and drove to…

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Germany

To the Bavarian Alps: The beginning of an epic roadtrip

by Mel on 28/02/2021

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Nervously, I stepped inside the Sixt office at the central train station in Munich on a hot summer’s…

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Scotland

Over the sea to Lewis and Harris, the heart of the Outer Hebrides

by Mel on 27/02/2021

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My brother and I left the Isle of Skye on March 7th last year, after two months of…

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Portugal

The historic city of Évora and the Chapel of Bones

by Mel on 23/02/2021

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It was my last day in Lisbon and my last day in Portugal on my journey through Southern…

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Denmark Outdoor travel

A day on Femø, a frosty winter wonderland

by Mel on 18/02/2021

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The snow had fallen in the week. Finally. After most of Denmark had already seen snow, I had…

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Germany

Two days in Munich, the capital of Bavaria

by Mel on 16/02/2021

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I arrived in Munich after a long day of travelling by train. 13 hours and 45 minutes to…

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Denmark Outdoor travel

To Søndersø and beyond: Cycling around the Maribo Lakes

by Mel on 14/02/2021

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It was a cloudy Sunday in January. I’d spent most of the previous day indoors, so I really…

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Denmark Outdoor travel

Ravnsby Bakker: A hike through Lolland’s most captivating landscapes

by Mel on 11/02/2021

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After a long Christmas holiday at home, mixed with some Covid-19 at the turn of the year, I…

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Germany Outdoor travel

A summer day trip to Wismar and the island of Poel

by Mel on 08/02/2021

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After loving my time in Stralsund so much, my curiosity for Wismar, the city that Stralsund shares its…

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Outdoor travel Scotland

Five beautiful hikes in Portree, the capital of the Isle of Skye

by Mel on 04/02/2021

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Portree is the largest town on the Isle of Skye and it’s a natural stop for those touring…

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Life updates Outdoor travel

15,000 steps per day for a year: How a simple goal became a lifestyle

by Mel on 01/02/2021

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2020 was a year of changes, for all of us. But outside of the pandemic and lockdowns, I…

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Germany Outdoor travel

Fehmarn: Escaping to Germany’s overlooked island

by Mel on 30/01/2021

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Fehmarn is the third largest island in Germany and it’s located in a prime spot on the Baltic…

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Travel goals

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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Germany

Summer days in Lübeck, the city of seven spires

by Mel on 26/01/2021

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An unexpected turn of events brought me to the Hanseatic city of Lübeck last summer. The city is…

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Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

Misty Vágar: A spontaneous afternoon hike to Vatnsdalsvatn and Snældansfjall

by Mel on 23/01/2021

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Denmark

A day on Askø and Lilleø, two flat islands off the coast of Lolland

by Mel on 21/01/2021

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One of the things I was most excited about when I moved to Lolland in November, was all…

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Portugal

Sintra, Portugal: Chasing castles in a fairytale landscape

by Mel on 19/01/2021

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Northwest of Lisbon, at the edge of Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais sits the architectural gem of Sintra. The town was…

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An abandoned world Faroe Islands Outdoor travel

An abandoned world: A challenging hike to the forgotten Faroese village of Víkar

by Mel on 16/01/2021

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The year is 1833. The first settlers have just arrived in the newly founded village of Víkar. The…

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Denmark Outdoor travel

Hyllekrog: A journey to the southern end of Lolland

by Mel on 14/01/2021

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It was a cloudy Sunday afternoon. I’d slept in after a long week of early mornings. Eager to…

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Scotland Vegan travel

How to survive as a vegan on the Isle of Skye

by Mel on 11/01/2021

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Before moving to the Isle of Skye for two months last January, I was worried about how to…