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    Guide to biking the Golden Gate Bridge

    by Sonja Faul October 16, 2017
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    The Golden Gate Bridge is the most famous bridge in the world, and no surprise, the most famous landmark in San Francisco. There is a number of ways to see the Golden …

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    Should vegetarians and vegans get excited about In-N-Out Burger?

    by Sonja Faul September 27, 2017
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    As I was planning my trip to California, I searched for foodie hotspots not to be missed. One fast food chain kept popping up in my search, In-N-Out Burger.  Everybody raves about …

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    7 things you didn’t know about California sea lions

    by Sonja Faul September 9, 2017
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    Guess what I was most excited to see at Pier 39 in San Francisco? The view of Alcatraz or the Golden Gate Bridge? Nope. All I wanted to see was the sea …

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    15 free things to do in Las Vegas that doesn’t suck

    by Sonja Faul September 2, 2017
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    Spending a lot of money in Las Vegas isn’t a problem. In fact, it’s really easy! Just think of all the parties and gambling going on. Saving money, on the other hand, …

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    How to spend a week in Boston: a complete guide

    by Sonja Faul July 21, 2017
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    This post is very special to me for two reasons. Firstly, this is my 100th article published on my blog! Yay (imagine balloons and confetti falling from the sky)! A lot of …

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    Visiting Madame Tussauds in New York City

    by Sonja Faul May 13, 2017
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    Do you dream about rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous in New York City? Music legends, movie icons and sports stars? That is, rubbing shoulders with a $ 200 000 USD …

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    New York City on a South African budget

    by Sonja Faul August 30, 2016
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    New York City is ranked as one of the most expensive cities in the world. That’s not exactly the kind of thing you want to hear if you are travelling to New …

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    New York City food hack

    by Sonja Faul August 30, 2016
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    It’s no secret that New York is one of the most expensive cities in the world. When it comes to food, the most cost-effective way to get by is to prepare your …

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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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