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Sonja Faul

Sonja Faul

I’m a travel fanatic, nature lover, geek, metalhead, and writer. My promise to you: transparency, depth, and passion. Keep it real and stay weird everybody!

  • Greece

    Vegetarian dishes to try on Rhodes

    by Sonja Faul June 1, 2018
    by Sonja Faul

    One of the highlights of my recent trip to Rhodes was the incredible local food. Just thinking about it now makes my mouth water. Add to that amazing Greek hospitality and you’ve …

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  • Greece

    Why Lindos should be on your bucket list

    by Sonja Faul May 24, 2018
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    The moment I saw the white buildings and beautiful beaches of Lindos, I fell in love with the village on the Greek island of Rhodes. Prior to booking my vacation, I’d never …

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  • Netherlands

    Romance in Flowers: Keukenhof 2018

    by Sonja Faul May 19, 2018
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    A week ago Keukenhof, undoubtedly the main attraction during Spring in the Netherlands, or in Europe for that matter, closed its gates for the year. Did you visit the gardens between March …

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  • Switzerland

    All the food I ate in Zürich

    by Sonja Faul May 4, 2018
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    If you are anything like me, then you love eating your way through a new destination. Is there a better way to get a taste of local life than indulging in local …

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    The 2018 flower parade

    by Sonja Faul April 24, 2018
    by Sonja Faul

    This past weekend was the annual flower parade or ‘bloemencorso’ here in the Netherlands. Every year this vibrant parade starts in the coastal town of Noordwijk, passing through several small towns along …

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    My Zürich Photo Diary

    by Sonja Faul April 23, 2018
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    Zürich is the largest city in Switzerland with a population of approximately 400 000 people. But it’s not the capital, did you know that? I didn’t, and here I thought I was …

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    Budget guide to Zürich

    by Sonja Faul April 18, 2018
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    I just spent three days in Zürich, and let me tell you, Switzerland is expensive. I will never again complain about how pricey Amsterdam is because compared to Zürich, it’s downright cheap. …

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    The most affordable place to stay in Zürich: City Backpacker – Hostel Biber

    by Sonja Faul April 17, 2018
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    It’s no secret that Switzerland is expensive, from transportation to food, and everything in between. When it comes to finding affordable accommodation in Zürich, you have three hostels to choose from. 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