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    My Air Canada review

    by Sonja Faul June 4, 2018
    by Sonja Faul

    Let me start this review by saying that I flew with Air Canada after purchasing error fare tickets. I only paid €80 for return tickets from Brussels to New York, including checked …

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    Flying with Emirates

    by Sonja Faul November 24, 2017
    by Sonja Faul

    I’m one of those people who doesn’t mind flying. In fact, I would even go so far as to say that I quite like it. It’s part of the whole travel experience …

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    My secrets for finding and booking cheap flights

    by Sonja Faul November 17, 2017
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    Let’s get real for a second. One of the greatest expenses while travelling is transportation, getting from point A to point B. This is especially true for flying. But 2016 has been …

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    Why flying with Iberia was just OK

    by Sonja Faul July 3, 2017
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    I flew with Iberia from Johannesburg, South Africa to Prague, Czechia for the Christmas holidays in 2016. I would describe my experience flying with Iberia as OK. Here’s why: Booking tickets Booking …

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    My Air Asia review

    by Sonja Faul May 17, 2017
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    Air Asia is one of the best and biggest budget airlines in Asia. They were my first choice for travel within Thailand, and travel between Thailand and Cambodia. For the most competitive …

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    Singapore Airlines Review: meals and flight experience

    by Sonja Faul February 25, 2017
    by Sonja Faul

    [Updated 2019] I flew with Singapore Airlines from Johannesburg, South Africa to Denpasar, Bali via Changi Airport in Singapore. My journey was pleasant, but certainly not without a couple of hick-ups. Below …

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    Why Qatar is one of my favourite airlines

    by Sonja Faul January 28, 2017
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    I’ve flown with Qatar Airways a couple of times now, and in my opinion, they are one of the best airlines in the world. The flights have always been on time. In the …

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    KLM New World Business Class

    by Sonja Faul August 30, 2016
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    Flying business class has always been a dream of mine. You know, one of those dreams that I thought would never come true. Here I was, thinking I’d forever be boarding airplanes, …

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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