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    July update: Norwegian fjord cruise

    by Sonja Faul July 31, 2019
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    In July I finally travelled again! I just returned home from a 10 day holiday in Denmark, Germany, and Norway. It was my first time travelling since returning from Australia in May, …

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    May Musings: What I’ve been up to since returning from Australia

    by Sonja Faul May 31, 2019
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    May has been a slow month for me. Slow and frustrating, mainly because I’m learning a new skill. I’ve got the ‘learning’ part down, it’s the implementation of the new techniques that …

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    April update: highlights from my Australia trip

    by Sonja Faul April 30, 2019
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    As I’m finishing up this article, I’m in my hostel dormitory room in Brisbane. It’s the end of April and my Australia trip has almost come to an end. ALMOST. I still …

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    My favourite Notre Dame photos and memories

    by Sonja Faul April 19, 2019
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    I was shocked and saddened to hear the news of the fire that blazed through the Notre Dame and almost burned it to ashes. It’s one of those things that you think …

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    The Notre Dame in flames: a metaphor for life

    by Sonja Faul April 16, 2019
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    I woke up in Australia this morning to the devastating news about the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. An accidental fire engulfed the historic monument in flames, completely destroying the roof and …

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    March Musings

    by Sonja Faul March 31, 2019
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    January and February were really uneventful months for me. I didn’t travel anywhere and it felt like I didn’t do anything. But boy, March was a horse of a different colour! I …

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    My February musings

    by Sonja Faul February 28, 2019
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    I didn’t travel in February and I have to say, my feet are itching! That’s two whole months without travelling. I did a couple of travel-related things, though…does that count? Haha! I …

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    What I learned from going vegan for a month

    by Sonja Faul February 1, 2019
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    I made the decision to start the year off on a green note with one month of veganism. Why? For multiple reasons. After indulging in a lot of unhealthy food during the …

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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