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    Swimming in Mono Lake, California

    by Sonja Faul November 10, 2017
    by Sonja Faul

    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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  • Animal FactsSouth Africa

    Meet South Africa’s Zazu!

    by Sonja Faul November 3, 2017
    by Sonja Faul

    African hornbills were made famous by Zazu, a much-loved character from Disney’s The Lion King. He was the trusted but slightly uptight major-domo for Mufasa and later Simba. In the movie, Zazu …

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  • Animal FactsUSA

    7 things you didn’t know about California sea lions

    by Sonja Faul September 9, 2017
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    Guess what I was most excited to see at Pier 39 in San Francisco? The view of Alcatraz or the Golden Gate Bridge? Nope. All I wanted to see was the sea …

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  • Animal FactsSouth Africa

    Meet the Dassie!

    by Sonja Faul July 30, 2017
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    If you’ve travelled to southern Africa, you’ve probably seen a Dassie. If not, then perhaps you remember Pati Pati, the cute rock hyrax from the movie Born Free? Dassies are adorable, rodent-looking …

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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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  • Animal FactsSouth Africa

    10 interesting facts about giraffes

    by Sonja Faul April 21, 2017
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    With over one million people watching the live stream of April the giraffe giving birth and Earth Day right around the corner, I thought it appropriate to share some facts about giraffes …

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  • Animal experiencesPoland

    Dog sledding adventure in Zakopane

    by Sonja Faul February 13, 2017
    by Sonja Faul

    Exploring the white winter landscapes of Europe on a sled pulled by excited and eager dogs…Yes please! As an animal lover and husky owner myself, this activity has grabbed my attention for …

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  • Animal experiencesIndonesia

    Releasing turtle hatchlings in Bali

    by Sonja Faul December 25, 2016
    by Sonja Faul

    Kuta consists of narrow little streets and pushy vendors trying to sell you things you really don’t need or want. The only redeeming feature for me is the Bali Sea Turtle Society. …

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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