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.
A Journey over the Snaefellsness Glacier
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.
Journey through 21 countries in 365 Seconds
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 →
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?!
What can I do for an hour in Poznan?
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.
St Petersburg Video Diaries
72 Hours in St Petersburg video diary
A Snapshot of Stockholm Video
Video Stories from Stockholm
Helsinki Highlights Video
Amos Rex, horror mini golf, sea swimming and sauna, creepy doll museum and the Moomin cafe - here's a compilation video of Helsinki short stories.
Liechtenstein – a perfect destination for first-time solo travellers
Travelling alone for the first time can be daunting. There’s so many fears about safety, getting lost or not being able to speak the language. Having just finished a wonderful trip to Liechtenstein it struck me as the perfect place to travel solo if you’ve never done it before. Here’s some reasons why...
72 Hours in St Petersburg
Politics aside, this is a city worth visiting. I can't wait to come here again.
