A Journey over the Snaefellsness Glacier

When I first read Jules Verne's Journey to the Centre of the Earth, the last thing I ever imagined was that one day I would take part in a race over the very glacier he describes.

June 27, 2020 0

Spot a Red Arrow at Keflavik Arrivals Today

The world-famous Red Arrows begin their 2019 North American tour today with a stop off at Keflavik airport in Iceland.

August 5, 2019 2

Well, That Escalated Quickly…

One minute we were clearing dishes, the next we were in a panicked frenzy...

March 28, 2019 0

A live soap opera in the sky isn’t as fun as it sounds

The start of my trip to Cyprus began with a fist fight and a medical emergency.

March 19, 2019 1

Journey through 21 countries in 365 Seconds

One year in 365 seconds video - a review of 2018 before 2019 postcards from mel

Happy 2019 and welcome to the new Postcards from Mel site! The last year was a wonderful whirlwind. It kicked off with an all-night gong ceremony in Iceland, getting marooned in a snowstorm in Taunton, and then escaping to the tropical heat of Singapore. By March I had arrived down under for a week in Melbourne... Continue Reading →

January 1, 2019 0

Urban wildlife in Iceland – Say Hello to the Neighbourhood Geese

Urban wildlife in Reykjavik. Pink footed geese in Iceland.

Here's a glimpse of life as a pink-footed goose living in Reykjavik.

December 18, 2018 0

A Road Trip from Tallinn to Riga: A Video Diary

A fun look at the quick look at Viljandi, Valga, Gauja National Park, Cēsis and Sigulda. The highlight without a doubt was walking down the Soviet era Bobsleigh track and sitting in one of the old bobsleighs. I mean, how often do you get the opportunity to do that?!

November 28, 2018 0

What can I do for an hour in Poznan?

Cute and Colourful houses in Poznan market square Poland

Poznan is well worth considering for your next weekend away. If you love cute and colourful architecture, cobblestone squares, and cafes this city is perfect for you. For art lovers, there's plenty of bold wall murals to see. And for chocolate lovers, the hot chocolate is insanely good! I only caught a glimpse on a super-short layover but I'll definitely be going back.