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    Asian Food Festival at Dok Amsterdam

    by Sonja Faul September 5, 2017
    by Sonja Faul

    I love Asian food! I’d be totally fine with eating Asian cuisine every day for the rest of my life. So when I saw that Dok Amsterdam was hosting an Asian Food …

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    Counting down the best chocolatiers in Brussels

    by Sonja Faul June 22, 2017
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    Everybody who loves chocolate knows that Belgium has some of the best chocolatiers in the world. As I was planning a trip to Brussels, I got super excited about eating the finest …

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    15 Reasons to love Brussels

    by Sonja Faul June 17, 2017
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    Before to my trip to Brussels, I heard some mixed reviews of the city. Some people who visited liked Brussels, and others did not. When I hear something negative about a city …

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    You don’t want to miss these activities in Delft

    by Sonja Faul June 7, 2017
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    Delft is a small picturesque city in the South of the Netherlands, between The Hague and Rotterdam, known for its white and blue pottery. The city gets its name from the many …

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    A guide for visiting Keukenhof in May

    by Sonja Faul May 15, 2017
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    Keukenhof is easily the main attraction in the Netherlands for eight weeks between the months of March and May. Thousands of people stream to the park to see millions of flowers, mostly …

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    How to celebrate King’s Day in Amsterdam

    by Sonja Faul May 4, 2017
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    King’s Day is probably the biggest celebration in the Netherlands. It’s a national holiday where the whole country celebrates the birthday of King Willem. In Amsterdam, it’s basically one big street and …

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    How not to watch the flower parade in Amsterdam

    by Sonja Faul May 1, 2017
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    Sometimes things simply do not work out the way you think they will or want them to. You can plan, read reviews on the internet. You can plan some more. But despite …

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    Looking back at my first month in Amsterdam

    by Sonja Faul April 6, 2017
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    I cannot believe it’s been a month since I’ve moved to the Netherlands! One whole month. How time flies. If you want to know more about my first month in Amsterdam, keep …

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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
      • 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