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  • IndonesiaNational Parks

    Postcards from Abroad: The Animals of Indonesia

    by Sonja Faul December 15, 2016
    by Sonja Faul

    I only spent a week in Indonesia, but I saw so many animals! Just by keeping my eyes peeled on hiking trails, I saw so many creatures including butterflies and spiders. Indonesia …

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    Exploring Komodo National Park

    by Sonja Faul December 9, 2016
    by Sonja Faul

    Every nature lover should visit Komodo National Park in Indonesia! Not only is it a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it has also recently been named one of the New 7 Wonders of …

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  • Animal FactsIndonesia

    Meet the world’s largest lizard: The Komodo Dragon

    by Sonja Faul December 7, 2016
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    I recently had the opportunity to get up close and personal with the world’s largest lizard, the Komodo Dragon, courtesy of Wonderful Indonesia. I learned so much about them from the rangers …

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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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  • ThailandVolunteering

    9 reasons to volunteer at Elephant Nature Park

    by Sonja Faul October 6, 2016
    by Sonja Faul

    Located a couple of hours’ drive from Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand, Elephant Nature Park (ENP) is an incredible place to visit, a must for all animal lovers and the best place …

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    Journey to Freedom: Volunteering with Asian Elephants

    by Sonja Faul September 1, 2016
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    I spent a week volunteering with Asian elephants in Northern Thailand. It was the highlight of my Thailand trip and an experience that will stay with me for a long time. I …

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  • Animal FactsCyprus

    Feline infestation: what’s up with all the cats in Cyprus?

    by Sonja Faul July 18, 2016
    by Sonja Faul

    [Updated 2019] The moment you step off the airplane or cruise ship onto Cyprus soil, you are likely to trip over one of the many stray cats on the island. They are …

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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