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    My stay at the quirky Lloyd Hotel in Amsterdam

    by Sonja Faul March 16, 2017
    by Sonja Faul

    The Lloyd Hotel and Cultural Embassy in Amsterdam is certainly a colourful and interesting property! It features 1 to 5-star rooms, the first of its kind in the world. More than 50 …

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  • Italy

    Cinque Terre day trip from Florence

    by Sonja Faul March 10, 2017
    by Sonja Faul

    Have you heard of the Cinque Terre? Five colourful villages along the Mediterranean Sea in Liguria, Italy. With heaps to do and see in Venice, Florence, and Rome, the Cinque Terre might …

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  • Germany

    Postcards from Abroad: Neuschwanstein Castle

    by Sonja Faul March 7, 2017
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    Fairytale castle alert…quite literary! Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany inspired the Sleeping Beauty Castles in Disneyland and Disneyland Hong Kong. It was originally constructed as a personal refuge and retreat for the reclusive …

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  • Slovakia

    How to spend 24 hours in Bratislava

    by Sonja Faul March 4, 2017
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    On my way from Vienna to Budapest, I decided to stop and explore Bratislava for one day. Compared to other European capitals, the city is fairly small but definitely worth a visit! Here’s …

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    New Beginnings: I just moved to Amsterdam!

    by Sonja Faul March 2, 2017
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    If you don’t already know, I’ve moved to Amsterdam! As I’m writing this post, I’m sitting in a hotel lobby after just returning from a morning stroll. This is my second full …

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  • Poland

    A quick guide to Zakopane

    by Sonja Faul February 18, 2017
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    Zakopane is the winter capital of Poland. This charming town is located approximately 100 km south of Krakow. I visited Zakopane in early January when everything was covered in snow. It was …

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    Dog sledding adventure in Zakopane

    by Sonja Faul February 13, 2017
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    Exploring the white winter landscapes of Europe on a sled pulled by excited and eager dogs…Yes please! As an animal lover and husky owner myself, this activity has grabbed my attention for …

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    Kutna Hora day trip from Prague

    by Sonja Faul January 30, 2017
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    Eighty kilometers east of Prague is the medieval city of Kutna Hora. Known for its silver mines, this once thriving city used to be the leading producer of silver in Europe. Today, …

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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
      • Thailand
    • Central America
      • Dominican Republic
    • Europe
      • Central Europe
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        • Czech Republic
        • Hungary
        • Poland
        • Slovakia
      • Northern Europe
        • Denmark
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        • Italy
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