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

    by Sonja Faul December 20, 2018
    by Sonja Faul

    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
    by Sonja Faul

    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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    Hamburg Christmas markets

    by Sonja Faul December 11, 2018
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    When it comes to embracing and celebrating the festive season, Hamburg is right on par with many other German cities. From Christmas trees and colourful lights to decorations throughout the city, and, …

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    The Christmas Markets of Bremen

    by Sonja Faul December 7, 2018
    by Sonja Faul

    Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve been fascinated with the fairy tale of the Brothers Grimm called ‘Town Musicians of Bremen’. The story is about four mistreated domestic animals (a …

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  • Netherlands

    A complete guide to Gouda

    by Sonja Faul October 30, 2018
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    Gouda is one of my favourite cities in the Netherlands. It’s known for the medieval market square, the historic buildings and, of course, the food. And the food has to be phenomenal, …

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    The Rüdesheim am Rhein Christmas market

    by Sonja Faul October 23, 2018
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    Rüdesheim am Rhein is a small village located on the banks of the Rhine River in western Germany. I only spent one night here en route to the Black Forrest, but it was …

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    Getting naked at a European spa

    by Sonja Faul October 17, 2018
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    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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Hi, I’m Sonja!

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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