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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!

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    My best Winter Moment: Walking to All Saints Waterfalls

    by Sonja Faul April 6, 2018
    by Sonja Faul

    With Spring knocking at the door here in Amsterdam, I can’t help but take a look back at my best Winter moment. Without a doubt, that moment belongs to my walk in …

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    Eating Leckerbaer gourmet cookies in Copenhagen

    by Sonja Faul March 20, 2018
    by Sonja Faul

    What do you get when Michelin trained chefs reinvent the Danish butter cookie? Delicate and beautiful to look at cookies backed up with heaps of flavour! They taste as delicious as they …

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    My Copenhagen photo diary

    by Sonja Faul March 13, 2018
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    It’s been nearly seven weeks since my trip to Copenhagen, and still, I remember this Scandinavian city like I was there yesterday. What makes Copenhagen so memorable? Oh, where do I start? For me, …

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  • USA

    A quick guide to Bushwick, Brooklyn

    by Sonja Faul March 5, 2018
    by Sonja Faul

    Bushwick is a hip and colourful, working-class neighbourhood in Brooklyn. During my second trip to the city, I decided to make Bushwick my base from where I explored New York. To give you an …

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    Budget Breakdown: How I spent a weekend in Copenhagen for €84

    by Sonja Faul January 24, 2018
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    Everybody knows a trip to Copenhagen doesn’t come cheap. But I managed to spend a weekend in the Danish capital for only €84. That’s €84 for everything, transportation, accommodation, sightseeing, and food. …

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    Staying at Hoteltraube Rüdesheim in the Rhine Valley

    by Sonja Faul January 18, 2018
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    The Rhine Valley is without a doubt one of the prettiest regions in Germany, and Rüdesheim am Rhein is one of the cutest towns on the river. It wasn’t difficult to find …

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    Visiting the Alternative Wolf and Bear Park in the Black Forest

    by Sonja Faul January 12, 2018
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    I travelled to the Black Forest with my family just before Christmas. The number one thing I wanted to do was visit the Alternative Wolf and Bear Park. This isn’t your average …

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    Taking a look back at my top travel moments of 2017

    by Sonja Faul January 3, 2018
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    This past year has been life-changing for me in a lot of ways. For starters, I moved to a different continent! But more about that later. I think a great way to …

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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