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    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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    5 Reasons to visit David Fleay Wildlife Park

    by Sonja Faul June 19, 2019
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    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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    Visiting the Alternative Wolf and Bear Park in the Black Forest

    by Sonja Faul January 12, 2018
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    I travelled to the Black Forest with my family just before Christmas. The number one thing I wanted to do was visit the Alternative Wolf and Bear Park. This isn’t your average…

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    Swimming in Mono Lake, California

    by Sonja Faul November 10, 2017
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    Mono Lake is a hyper-saline lake in California, just outside Yosemite National Park. In fact, it’s one of the saltiest lakes in the world! To put it plainly, Mono Lake is gorgeous!…

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  • Reserves and SanctuariesSouth Africa

    Visiting Oribi Gorge and Lake Eland

    by Sonja Faul June 29, 2017
    by Sonja Faul

    If you find yourself on the southern coast of South Africa, in the Port Shepstone/Margate area, and you can tear yourself away from the beautiful beaches, head to Oribi Gorge and Lake…

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  • Reserves and SanctuariesSouth Africa

    Eagle Encounters

    by Sonja Faul December 1, 2016
    by Sonja Faul

    I will be the first to admit that I’m more of a warm-blooded mammal than a scales and feathers person. But I love all types of animals, so I jumped at the…

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Hi, I’m Sonja!

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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
 

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