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Why you should stay at Hotel Pantheon on your next trip to...

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5 Must Try Foods at the Nuremberg Christmas Markets

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6 Cologne Christmas markets you cannot miss!

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5 Reasons to visit the Tvindefossen in Norway

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Where to find the best views in Geiranger

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Everything you need to know about visiting the Kjosfossen in Norway

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July update: Norwegian fjord cruise

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A visitors guide to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

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The best photo spots along the Fira to Oia hike

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    My Munich Photo Diary

    by Sonja Faul September 19, 2017
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    I travelled to Munich in July. It was my second visit to the capital of Bavaria, and the city was just as beautiful as I remembered it. With Oktoberfest in full swing …

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    How to find, pick and book the best hostel

    by Sonja Faul September 15, 2017
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    When it comes to selecting a place to stay, I’m very picky. And rightfully so! If I’m paying for something, I want the best value that my money can buy. I don’t …

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    7 things you didn’t know about California sea lions

    by Sonja Faul September 9, 2017
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    Guess what I was most excited to see at Pier 39 in San Francisco? The view of Alcatraz or the Golden Gate Bridge? Nope. All I wanted to see was the sea …

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    Tracing my family’s travel history through old passports

    by Sonja Faul September 6, 2017
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    This is a very special article for me. It’s a little bit more personal, and fittingly so, because today would have been my mother’s 59th birthday. I found a couple of old …

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    Asian Food Festival at Dok Amsterdam

    by Sonja Faul September 5, 2017
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    I love Asian food! I’d be totally fine with eating Asian cuisine every day for the rest of my life. So when I saw that Dok Amsterdam was hosting an Asian Food …

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    Staying at Ostello Santa Fosca, Venice

    by Sonja Faul September 4, 2017
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    Are you searching for a rustic, homely hostel in the heart of Venice? Look no further than Ostello Santa Fosca hostel in Cannaregio, Venice. There are a lot of cheaper hostels out …

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    15 free things to do in Las Vegas that doesn’t suck

    by Sonja Faul September 2, 2017
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    Spending a lot of money in Las Vegas isn’t a problem. In fact, it’s really easy! Just think of all the parties and gambling going on. Saving money, on the other hand, …

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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