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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!

  • Personal StoriesSouth Africa

    Tracing my family’s travel history through old passports

    by Sonja Faul September 6, 2017
    by Sonja Faul

    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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  • Netherlands

    Asian Food Festival at Dok Amsterdam

    by Sonja Faul September 5, 2017
    by Sonja Faul

    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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  • HostelsItaly

    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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  • USA

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

    by Sonja Faul September 2, 2017
    by Sonja Faul

    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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  • Italy

    My Venice Photo Diary

    by Sonja Faul August 29, 2017
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    In July, I visited Venice for the second time. The city was just as I remembered it: hot and humid, packed full of people, but OH SO postcard-perfect! Venice attractions Venice has …

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    Staying at the Gardencourt by Marriott Prague Airport

    by Sonja Faul August 18, 2017
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    Catching an early morning flight from Vaclav Havel Airport just outside Prague? Consider spending the night before your flight in the 4* Gardencourt by Marriott just opposite Terminal 1. When I arrived …

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  • Animal FactsSouth Africa

    Meet the Dassie!

    by Sonja Faul July 30, 2017
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    If you’ve travelled to southern Africa, you’ve probably seen a Dassie. If not, then perhaps you remember Pati Pati, the cute rock hyrax from the movie Born Free? Dassies are adorable, rodent-looking …

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  • Hungary

    Tips for visiting Gellert Baths in Budapest

    by Sonja Faul July 26, 2017
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    Visiting a thermal bath during your trip to Budapest is like a rite of passage! It’s a must-do activity you cannot miss! There are various thermal baths across the city for you …

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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