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  • AustraliaReserves and Sanctuaries

    A visitors guide to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

    by Sonja Faul June 28, 2019
    by Sonja Faul

    When I read that Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is the world’s first and largest koala sanctuary, I knew I had to visit. Claude Reid founded the sanctuary in 1927 as a safe …

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  • AustraliaReserves and Sanctuaries

    5 Reasons to visit David Fleay Wildlife Park

    by Sonja Faul June 19, 2019
    by Sonja Faul

    Want to get up close to and learn more about native Australian animals in a relaxed atmosphere? Then David Fleay Wildlife Park is the place for you. The park is home to …

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  • Animal FactsAustralia

    15 Platypus Facts That Will Blow Your Mind

    by Sonja Faul May 28, 2019
    by Sonja Faul

    I’m back with another Aussie animal article and this time I’m bringing you 15 awesome platypus facts. The platypus is arguably the world’s strangest mammal, and hands down the most interesting animal …

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    10 Tasmanian Devil facts you need to know

    by Sonja Faul April 27, 2019
    by Sonja Faul

    If you grew up watching the Looney Tunes, you’ll be familiar with Taz. He’s a Tasmanian Devil cartoon character with little patience and a short temper. I’ve never seen a Tasmanian Devil …

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  • Animal FactsEuropeNetherlands

    6 Bizarre facts about European Hedgehogs

    by Sonja Faul January 29, 2019
    by Sonja Faul

    Hedgehogs are one of the most recognizable animals in the world, the small spiny mammal that rolls itself into a tight ball when threatened. Thinking back to when I was a child, …

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  • Animal FactsSouth Africa

    The Eland: How well do you know Africa’s biggest antelope?

    by Sonja Faul January 10, 2019
    by Sonja Faul

    One thing that I want to accomplish with my blog this year is to write more articles about animals and wildlife experiences. That’s where my true love lies. Nature and animals and …

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  • Animal Facts

    10 interesting facts about Rose-ringed parakeets

    by Sonja Faul October 9, 2018
    by Sonja Faul

    You won’t see the distinctive rings around the necks of all parakeets. Only the adult male has the black ring and rose-coloured collar around his neck. It’s considered impossible to distinguish immature …

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    Chilling at Kopjes cat café in Amsterdam

    by Sonja Faul September 6, 2018
    by Sonja Faul

    Cat cafés are my new obsession. Yeah, I know, I’m kinda late to the party, but better late than never. It combines two of my favourite things in the world: cats and …

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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