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    Review: Maison at C Boutique Hotel & Spa

    by Sonja Faul April 24, 2017
    by Sonja Faul

    Here’s a review of my one night stay at the hotel. The Maison at C Boutique Hotel & Spa is a 4* property centrally located in Seminyak on the island of Bali. …

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  • HotelsNetherlands

    My stay at the quirky Lloyd Hotel in Amsterdam

    by Sonja Faul March 16, 2017
    by Sonja Faul

    The Lloyd Hotel and Cultural Embassy in Amsterdam is certainly a colourful and interesting property! It features 1 to 5-star rooms, the first of its kind in the world. More than 50 …

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    Singapore Airlines Review: meals and flight experience

    by Sonja Faul February 25, 2017
    by Sonja Faul

    [Updated 2019] I flew with Singapore Airlines from Johannesburg, South Africa to Denpasar, Bali via Changi Airport in Singapore. My journey was pleasant, but certainly not without a couple of hick-ups. Below …

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    Review: The swanky Crowne Plaza Changi Airport

    by Sonja Faul February 21, 2017
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    The Crowne Plaza Changi Airport is a 5* hotel located, as the name suggests, at Terminal 3 of Changi Airport. It’s a luxurious and elegant hotel, the perfect place to stay for …

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    Review: The Artini Resort

    by Sonja Faul February 4, 2017
    by Sonja Faul

    The Artini Resort is a beautiful 4* property in Ubud. It’s surrounded by rice patties and lush gardens. Yet, right up the street, you’ll find shops, restaurants, and spas. One of the …

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    Why Qatar is one of my favourite airlines

    by Sonja Faul January 28, 2017
    by Sonja Faul

    I’ve flown with Qatar Airways a couple of times now, and in my opinion, they are one of the best airlines in the world. The flights have always been on time. In the …

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    Review: Laprima Hotel

    by Sonja Faul January 22, 2017
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    Laprima Hotel is located right on Pede beach, just 1.8 km outside the fishing town of Labuan Bajo. The hotel is only 15 min from the airport and 10 min from the …

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    Review: Novotel Bali Ngurah Rai Airport

    by Sonja Faul December 12, 2016
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    The Novotel is conveniently located right at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar. Elegantly and beautifully decorated, it’s the perfect place to stay before you catch a flight or if you have …

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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