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  • HotelsThailand

    Budget Bangkok: Roof View Place

    by Sonja Faul May 22, 2017
    by Sonja Faul

    I was searching for accommodation in Bangkok. The hotel had to tick three boxes: it had to be affordable, clean and centrally located. Enter Roof View Place. This budget hotel/hostel is located …

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  • Poland

    A slow morning in Wroclaw

    by Sonja Faul May 19, 2017
    by Sonja Faul

    At the end of my Central Europe trip, I was travelling from Zakopane in the South of Poland back to Prague. The bus ride was too long for one stretch, so I …

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  • Netherlands

    A guide for visiting Keukenhof in May

    by Sonja Faul May 15, 2017
    by Sonja Faul

    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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  • USA

    Visiting Madame Tussauds in New York City

    by Sonja Faul May 13, 2017
    by Sonja Faul

    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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  • Hungary

    11 cool things to do in Budapest inspired by hit songs

    by Sonja Faul May 7, 2017
    by Sonja Faul

    Budapest is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe with lots to see and do. If it’s not on your bucket list yet, you should add it immediately. Right now, I’m …

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    How to celebrate King’s Day in Amsterdam

    by Sonja Faul May 4, 2017
    by Sonja Faul

    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
    by Sonja Faul

    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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    Review: Maison at C Boutique Hotel & Spa

    by Sonja Faul April 24, 2017
    by Sonja Faul

    Here’s a review of my one night stay at the hotel. The Maison at C Boutique Hotel & Spa is a 4* property centrally located in Seminyak on the island of Bali. …

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Hi, I’m Sonja!

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