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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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    Staying at Hoteltraube Rüdesheim in the Rhine Valley

    by Sonja Faul January 18, 2018
    by Sonja Faul

    The Rhine Valley is without a doubt one of the prettiest regions in Germany, and Rüdesheim am Rhein is one of the cutest towns on the river. It wasn’t difficult to find …

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    My stay at the Best Western Kinsky Gardens, Prague

    by Sonja Faul November 26, 2017
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    Prague is one of a handful of European capitals where you can stay in an affordable 4* hotel. So this is exactly what I did by booking a room at the Best …

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  • HotelsHungary

    Why my stay at Hotel Mediterran in Budapest wasn’t great

    by Sonja Faul November 9, 2017
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    Don’t get me wrong. On paper, Hotel Mediterran ticked all the right boxes. It’s a four-star property on the Buda side of Budapest. The hotel is well connected to public transportation and …

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    Staying at the Ascot Hotel in Krakow

    by Sonja Faul November 5, 2017
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    The location of the three-star Ascot Hotel is spot on! It’s within walking distance from the central bus and train stations, and the heart of the city, the Old Town of Krakow. …

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    Staying at the Gardencourt by Marriott Prague Airport

    by Sonja Faul August 18, 2017
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    Catching an early morning flight from Vaclav Havel Airport just outside Prague? Consider spending the night before your flight in the 4* Gardencourt by Marriott just opposite Terminal 1. When I arrived …

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    Staying at the Enziana Hotel in Vienna

    by Sonja Faul June 4, 2017
    by Sonja Faul

    The Enziana Hotel is an Alpine themed hotel located two kilometres from Vienna’s city centre. It’s close to public transportation and in no time you’ll be anywhere in the city. The Enziana Hotel …

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    Budget Bangkok: Roof View Place

    by Sonja Faul May 22, 2017
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    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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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
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    • Volunteering
  • Resources
    • Group tours
    • Reviews
      • Airlines
      • Cruise Lines
      • B&B
      • Hostels
      • Hotels
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    • Travel Tips
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