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6 Cologne Christmas markets you cannot miss!

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Where to find the best views in Geiranger

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Everything you need to know about visiting the Kjosfossen in Norway

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The best photo spots along the Fira to Oia hike

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    The 2018 flower parade

    by Sonja Faul April 24, 2018
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    This past weekend was the annual flower parade or ‘bloemencorso’ here in the Netherlands. Every year this vibrant parade starts in the coastal town of Noordwijk, passing through several small towns along …

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    My Zürich Photo Diary

    by Sonja Faul April 23, 2018
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    Zürich is the largest city in Switzerland with a population of approximately 400 000 people. But it’s not the capital, did you know that? I didn’t, and here I thought I was …

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    Budget guide to Zürich

    by Sonja Faul April 18, 2018
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    I just spent three days in Zürich, and let me tell you, Switzerland is expensive. I will never again complain about how pricey Amsterdam is because compared to Zürich, it’s downright cheap. …

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    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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    My best Winter Moment: Walking to All Saints Waterfalls

    by Sonja Faul April 6, 2018
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    With Spring knocking at the door here in Amsterdam, I can’t help but take a look back at my best Winter moment. Without a doubt, that moment belongs to my walk in …

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    Eating Leckerbaer gourmet cookies in Copenhagen

    by Sonja Faul March 20, 2018
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    What do you get when Michelin trained chefs reinvent the Danish butter cookie? Delicate and beautiful to look at cookies backed up with heaps of flavour! They taste as delicious as they …

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    My Copenhagen photo diary

    by Sonja Faul March 13, 2018
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    It’s been nearly seven weeks since my trip to Copenhagen, and still, I remember this Scandinavian city like I was there yesterday. What makes Copenhagen so memorable? Oh, where do I start? For me, …

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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
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  • Wildlife
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