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Sonja Faul

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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!

  • ItalyTravel Tips

    Where to find the best photo spots in the Cinque Terre

    by Sonja Faul January 18, 2019
    by Sonja Faul

    The five villages that make up the Cinque Terre (AKA the Italian Riviera) is one of the most beautiful places in the world. As cheesy as it may sound, it really is …

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  • Animal FactsSouth Africa

    The Eland: How well do you know Africa’s biggest antelope?

    by Sonja Faul January 10, 2019
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    One thing that I want to accomplish with my blog this year is to write more articles about animals and wildlife experiences. That’s where my true love lies. Nature and animals and …

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    2018: A year of travel in 50 photos

    by Sonja Faul December 31, 2018
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    This year has been a big travel year for me. I’ve travelled to more than 30 towns and cities across Europe and America, ate a ton of great food, climbed 15 towers …

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    My best and worst travel moments of 2018

    by Sonja Faul December 26, 2018
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    This year has been a mixed bag of good and bad travel experiences, but good for the most part. Below I share my best travel moments of the year, but also the …

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  • GermanyHostels

    Staying at the Generator Hostel in Hamburg

    by Sonja Faul December 23, 2018
    by Sonja Faul

    At the end of November, I spent one night at the Generator Hostel in Hamburg. Below I list the best and worst features of the hostel to help you make a decision …

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  • Belgium

    20 photos to inspire you to visit Antwerp during the festive season

    by Sonja Faul December 20, 2018
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    Last year I visited the Christmas markets in Antwerp. I jumped on a bus and in two and a half hours I found myself in the diamond capital of the world. I …

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    A day trip from Amsterdam to the Düsseldorf Christmas markets

    by Sonja Faul December 17, 2018
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    Düsseldorf is known for its Christmas markets, not only in Germany but also in Europe. Luckily for me, being based in Amsterdam means that Düsseldorf is only a couple of hours away. …

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    The Ghent Christmas market

    by Sonja Faul December 12, 2018
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    Having been to the Christmas markets in Brussels, Bruges, and Antwerp, I was curious to see the market in Ghent. So I hopped on a bus, and three hours later I found …

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