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  • HostelsUSA

    Staying at the Green Tortoise Hostel in San Francisco

    by Sonja Faul June 10, 2018
    by Sonja Faul

    I feel like the Green Tortoise Hostel is an institution in San Francisco. For decades it’s provided travellers with a great place to stay in the city’s historic North Beach neighbourhood. I …

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  • Airlines

    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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    Staying at the Atrium Palace Thalasso Spa Resort & Villas, Rhodes

    by Sonja Faul June 3, 2018
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    Rhodes is the largest of the Greek Dodecanese islands and known for its ancient ruins. It’s one of the most beautiful Greek islands with low mountains and picturesque beaches. In the quiet …

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  • HostelsSwitzerland

    The most affordable place to stay in Zürich: City Backpacker – Hostel Biber

    by Sonja Faul April 17, 2018
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    It’s no secret that Switzerland is expensive, from transportation to food, and everything in between. When it comes to finding affordable accommodation in Zürich, you have three hostels to choose from. I …

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  • GermanyHotels

    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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  • HostelsUSA

    The Freehand in downtown Los Angeles

    by Sonja Faul November 27, 2017
    by Sonja Faul

    Freehand opened its doors in downtown Los Angeles this past summer. I stayed at this beautiful hostel/hotel combination for one night. The hostel is well connected to the rest of the city. …

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  • Czech RepublicHotels

    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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    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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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