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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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    6 Reasons to visit the Brussels Christmas Markets

    by Sonja Faul December 14, 2017
    by Sonja Faul

    When you think of Christmas markets in Europe, Brussels might not be the first city that comes to mind. Christmas markets are usually synonymous with Cologne, Nuremberg, Düsseldorf, Prague and Vienna. But …

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  • Personal Stories

    Lessons learned from posting an article every day for a month

    by Sonja Faul December 11, 2017
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    As you may or may not have noticed, I was very active on my blog during November. I posted a new article on my blog every day for a whole month. Yep, …

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    How to spend Christmas day in Vienna

    by Sonja Faul November 30, 2017
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    Vienna is very conservative when it comes to celebrating Christmas. It’s a holiday spent with family. As such, most of the city shuts down around 14h00 on Christmas Eve. All the supermarkets …

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    All the animals I saw in Yosemite National Park

    by Sonja Faul November 29, 2017
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    Everybody who likes nature will love Yosemite National Park. With cliffs, mountains, rivers, lakes, and waterfalls, there is literally a postcard-perfect picture around every corner. Despite all these beautiful sights, what excited …

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  • USA

    Where to find the best views in San Francisco

    by Sonja Faul November 28, 2017
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    Are you wondering where to find the best views in San Francisco? I’ve got you covered! I spent four days in the City by the Bay this past summer. As I expected, the …

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    The Freehand in downtown Los Angeles

    by Sonja Faul November 27, 2017
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    Freehand opened its doors in downtown Los Angeles this past summer. I stayed at this beautiful hostel/hotel combination for one night. The hostel is well connected to the rest of the city. …

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    My stay at the Best Western Kinsky Gardens, Prague

    by Sonja Faul November 26, 2017
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    Prague is one of a handful of European capitals where you can stay in an affordable 4* hotel. So this is exactly what I did by booking a room at the Best …

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    Everything you need to know about eating a cruffin in San Francisco

    by Sonja Faul November 25, 2017
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    San Francisco is every foodie’s dream destination. And I love me some great food, especially the sweet kind. When I started to search for the best bakeries in San Francisco, Mr Holmes …

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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