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  • HostelsSlovakia

    Staying at Patio Hostel, Bratislava

    by Sonja Faul June 26, 2017
    by Sonja Faul

    Looking for budget accommodation close to everything in Bratislava? Look no further than Patio Hostel. The hostel is only 7 minutes’ walk from the historical city centre of Bratislava, yet away from …

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  • Belgium

    Counting down the best chocolatiers in Brussels

    by Sonja Faul June 22, 2017
    by Sonja Faul

    Everybody who loves chocolate knows that Belgium has some of the best chocolatiers in the world. As I was planning a trip to Brussels, I got super excited about eating the finest …

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  • Belgium

    15 Reasons to love Brussels

    by Sonja Faul June 17, 2017
    by Sonja Faul

    Before to my trip to Brussels, I heard some mixed reviews of the city. Some people who visited liked Brussels, and others did not. When I hear something negative about a city …

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  • Netherlands

    You don’t want to miss these activities in Delft

    by Sonja Faul June 7, 2017
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    Delft is a small picturesque city in the South of the Netherlands, between The Hague and Rotterdam, known for its white and blue pottery. The city gets its name from the many …

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    Staying at the Enziana Hotel in Vienna

    by Sonja Faul June 4, 2017
    by Sonja Faul

    The Enziana Hotel is an Alpine themed hotel located two kilometres from Vienna’s city centre. It’s close to public transportation and in no time you’ll be anywhere in the city. The Enziana Hotel …

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  • Austria

    Free Walking Tour Vienna – this is what you’ll see and do

    by Sonja Faul May 31, 2017
    by Sonja Faul

    I’m a huge fan of the free walking tour. When I’m travelling to a new city or town, it’s the first thing I Google. It’s the perfect way to get the layout …

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  • Poland

    Must-see Street Art in Krakow

    by Sonja Faul May 28, 2017
    by Sonja Faul

    Street art in Krakow isn’t merely meaningless graffiti on the sides of buildings. Actually, quite the opposite is true. Street art in Krakow is filled with symbolism and substance. The first street …

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  • Poland

    A slow morning in Wroclaw

    by Sonja Faul May 19, 2017
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    At the end of my Central Europe trip, I was travelling from Zakopane in the South of Poland back to Prague. The bus ride was too long for one stretch, so I …

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Hi, I’m Sonja!

Hi, I’m Sonja!

I’m a South African expat currently living in Amsterdam. Follow my adventures around the globe as I write about places and faces, indulge my sweet tooth, take photographs and learn about animals.

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Sightseeing Scientist
  • About Me
  • Destinations
    • Africa
      • South Africa
    • Asia
      • Cambodia
      • India
      • Indonesia
      • Singapore
      • Thailand
    • Central America
      • Dominican Republic
    • Europe
      • Central Europe
        • Austria
        • Czech Republic
        • Hungary
        • Poland
        • Slovakia
      • Northern Europe
        • Denmark
        • Norway
      • Southern Europe
        • Cyprus
        • Greece
        • Italy
      • Western Europe
        • Belgium
        • France
        • Germany
        • Luxembourg
        • Netherlands
        • Spain
        • Switzerland
    • North America
      • USA
    • Oceania
      • Australia
  • Wildlife
    • Animal Experiences
    • Animal Facts
    • National Parks
    • Reserves and Sanctuaries
    • Volunteering
  • Resources
    • Group tours
    • Reviews
      • Airlines
      • Cruise Lines
      • B&B
      • Hostels
      • Hotels
      • Luxury Hotels
    • Travel Tips
  • Personal Stories