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    Getting naked at a European spa

    by Sonja Faul October 17, 2018
    by Sonja Faul

    This post is meant to be funny. It’s also extremely personal and deals with a sensitive subject matter: nudity. More specifically, me getting naked at a European spa. I’m blushing now just …

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  • Germany

    The Christmas market in Gengenbach

    by Sonja Faul October 13, 2018
    by Sonja Faul

    [Updated 2019] A feast of lights and colours, Christmas is a magical time in Europe. But no one does Christmas quite as well as the Germans. From big cities to small villages, …

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  • Belgium

    My Bruges photo diary

    by Sonja Faul October 7, 2018
    by Sonja Faul

    Bruges is beautiful! It’s one of those picture-perfect European cities that you simply cannot miss. This was my second trip to Bruges, although I’m not sure if the first one really counts. …

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    Discovering the churches of Bruges

    by Sonja Faul October 5, 2018
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    When I travel to a new destination, I love visiting the churches in that city or town, for two reasons. Firstly, I find that churches, or religious buildings in general, are often …

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    One night at Snuffel Hostel in Bruges

    by Sonja Faul October 2, 2018
    by Sonja Faul

    After dog sitting an extremely cute but high maintenance beagle, I was in need of a mini break. I just wanted to get away for one night and Bruges was the perfect …

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  • Czech Republic

    15 photos to inspire you to visit Mt. Praděd and the Slezská Harta Dam

    by Sonja Faul September 17, 2018
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    The Jeseníky Mountains, located in eastern part of the Czech Republic close to the Polish border, is a paradise for adrenaline junkies and nature lovers. I lean more towards the latter. Give …

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    My stay at the Travel Hostel in Český Krumlov

    by Sonja Faul September 14, 2018
    by Sonja Faul

    If you pick hostels solely based on their locations, it doesn’t get much better than the Travel Hostel in Český Krumlov. Located right in the heart of this picturesque town, the Travel …

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    Where to find the best street art in Ostrava

    by Sonja Faul September 10, 2018
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    One of the many reasons I like Ostrava is the incredible street art. For those of you who might not know, Ostrava lies east of Prague close to the Polish border and …

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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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