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    Why you should stay at Hotel Pantheon on your next trip to Rome

    by Sonja Faul February 27, 2020
    by Sonja Faul

    I’ve reached that age where I’m done with staying in hostel dormitory rooms. I’m all about affordable luxury now, so I was thrilled to get a great deal at Hotel Pantheon, a …

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  • Cruise Lines

    A comprehensive MSC Poesia review

    by Sonja Faul August 9, 2019
    by Sonja Faul

    This was my second time on a cruise, but my first time cruising with the MSC Poesia. I spent a week aboard the cruise ship exploring Northern Europe. The cruise started in …

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  • GermanyHostels

    Staying at the Generator Hostel in Hamburg

    by Sonja Faul December 23, 2018
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    At the end of November, I spent one night at the Generator Hostel in Hamburg. Below I list the best and worst features of the hostel to help you make a decision …

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  • HostelsItaly

    My stay at The Hostello, the only hostel in Verona

    by Sonja Faul November 24, 2018
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    Are you looking for an affordable place to stay in Verona? Apart from Airbnb, your options for budget lodging in the city are rather limited. That is, there’s only one hostel in Verona. …

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    Staying at Atlas Pension in Karterados, Santorini

    by Sonja Faul November 21, 2018
    by Sonja Faul

    As soon as my flight to Santorini was booked, I started to search for places to stay. I had a couple of important criteria that had to be met. Although there are …

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  • BelgiumHostels

    One night at Snuffel Hostel in Bruges

    by Sonja Faul October 2, 2018
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    After dog sitting an extremely cute but high maintenance beagle, I was in need of a mini break. I just wanted to get away for one night and Bruges was the perfect …

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  • Czech RepublicHostels

    My stay at the Travel Hostel in Český Krumlov

    by Sonja Faul September 14, 2018
    by Sonja Faul

    If you pick hostels solely based on their locations, it doesn’t get much better than the Travel Hostel in Český Krumlov. Located right in the heart of this picturesque town, the Travel …

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  • HostelsItaly

    10 reasons why Ostello Bello Grande Milan is one of the best hostels

    by Sonja Faul August 4, 2018
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    It’s so rare to find a hostel that goes out of its way to make you feel welcome and cram as such value as they can into your stay. Ostello Bello Grande …

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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