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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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    July update: Norwegian fjord cruise

    by Sonja Faul July 31, 2019
    by Sonja Faul

    In July I finally travelled again! I just returned home from a 10 day holiday in Denmark, Germany, and Norway. It was my first time travelling since returning from Australia in May, …

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    A visitors guide to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

    by Sonja Faul June 28, 2019
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    When I read that Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is the world’s first and largest koala sanctuary, I knew I had to visit. Claude Reid founded the sanctuary in 1927 as a safe …

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    5 Reasons to visit David Fleay Wildlife Park

    by Sonja Faul June 19, 2019
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    Want to get up close to and learn more about native Australian animals in a relaxed atmosphere? Then David Fleay Wildlife Park is the place for you. The park is home to …

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    The best photo spots along the Fira to Oia hike

    by Sonja Faul June 14, 2019
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    The Fira to Oia hike is, without a doubt, the most popular hiking trail in Santorini. It’s not just the most popular hike, but also one of the top activities to do …

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    Hiking in Santorini: 2 alternative routes to the Fira-Oia hike

    by Sonja Faul June 11, 2019
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    The thing that surprised me most about Santorini was the amazing hiking trails. Hiking in Santorini is a fun way to explore the natural beauty of the island. The most popular trail …

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    May Musings: What I’ve been up to since returning from Australia

    by Sonja Faul May 31, 2019
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    May has been a slow month for me. Slow and frustrating, mainly because I’m learning a new skill. I’ve got the ‘learning’ part down, it’s the implementation of the new techniques that …

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    15 Platypus Facts That Will Blow Your Mind

    by Sonja Faul May 28, 2019
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    I’m back with another Aussie animal article and this time I’m bringing you 15 awesome platypus facts. The platypus is arguably the world’s strangest mammal, and hands down the most interesting animal …

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    April update: highlights from my Australia trip

    by Sonja Faul April 30, 2019
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    As I’m finishing up this article, I’m in my hostel dormitory room in Brisbane. It’s the end of April and my Australia trip has almost come to an end. ALMOST. I still …

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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
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    • Central America
      • Dominican Republic
    • Europe
      • Central Europe
        • Austria
        • Czech Republic
        • Hungary
        • Poland
        • Slovakia
      • Northern Europe
        • Denmark
        • Norway
      • Southern Europe
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