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    All the food I ate in Zürich

    by Sonja Faul May 4, 2018
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    If you are anything like me, then you love eating your way through a new destination. Is there a better way to get a taste of local life than indulging in local …

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    My Zürich Photo Diary

    by Sonja Faul April 23, 2018
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    Zürich is the largest city in Switzerland with a population of approximately 400 000 people. But it’s not the capital, did you know that? I didn’t, and here I thought I was …

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    Budget guide to Zürich

    by Sonja Faul April 18, 2018
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    I just spent three days in Zürich, and let me tell you, Switzerland is expensive. I will never again complain about how pricey Amsterdam is because compared to Zürich, it’s downright cheap. …

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    The most affordable place to stay in Zürich: City Backpacker – Hostel Biber

    by Sonja Faul April 17, 2018
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    It’s no secret that Switzerland is expensive, from transportation to food, and everything in between. When it comes to finding affordable accommodation in Zürich, you have three hostels to choose from. I …

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    My two favourite fairy tale Swiss mountain villages

    by Sonja Faul September 5, 2016
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    Snowy mountains, green pastures with grazing livestock and turquoise lakes. Every frame in Switzerland is postcard-perfect. Adding to the lure of this beautiful country is it’s charming mountain villages. My two personal …

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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