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Why you should stay at Hotel Pantheon on your next trip to...

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5 Must Try Foods at the Nuremberg Christmas Markets

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6 Cologne Christmas markets you cannot miss!

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5 Reasons to visit the Tvindefossen in Norway

by Sonja Faul

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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Visiting Warnemünde Germany by cruise ship? Here are 9 fun things to...

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A comprehensive MSC Poesia review

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July update: Norwegian fjord cruise

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A visitors guide to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

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5 Reasons to visit David Fleay Wildlife Park

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The best photo spots along the Fira to Oia hike

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    How to spend Christmas day in Vienna

    by Sonja Faul November 30, 2017
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    Vienna is very conservative when it comes to celebrating Christmas. It’s a holiday spent with family. As such, most of the city shuts down around 14h00 on Christmas Eve. All the supermarkets …

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    All the animals I saw in Yosemite National Park

    by Sonja Faul November 29, 2017
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    Everybody who likes nature will love Yosemite National Park. With cliffs, mountains, rivers, lakes, and waterfalls, there is literally a postcard-perfect picture around every corner. Despite all these beautiful sights, what excited …

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    Where to find the best views in San Francisco

    by Sonja Faul November 28, 2017
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    Are you wondering where to find the best views in San Francisco? I’ve got you covered! I spent four days in the City by the Bay this past summer. As I expected, the …

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    The Freehand in downtown Los Angeles

    by Sonja Faul November 27, 2017
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    Freehand opened its doors in downtown Los Angeles this past summer. I stayed at this beautiful hostel/hotel combination for one night. The hostel is well connected to the rest of the city. …

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    My stay at the Best Western Kinsky Gardens, Prague

    by Sonja Faul November 26, 2017
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    Prague is one of a handful of European capitals where you can stay in an affordable 4* hotel. So this is exactly what I did by booking a room at the Best …

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    Everything you need to know about eating a cruffin in San Francisco

    by Sonja Faul November 25, 2017
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    San Francisco is every foodie’s dream destination. And I love me some great food, especially the sweet kind. When I started to search for the best bakeries in San Francisco, Mr Holmes …

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    Flying with Emirates

    by Sonja Faul November 24, 2017
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    I’m one of those people who doesn’t mind flying. In fact, I would even go so far as to say that I quite like it. It’s part of the whole travel experience …

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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
    • Oceania
      • Australia
  • Wildlife
    • Animal Experiences
    • Animal Facts
    • National Parks
    • Reserves and Sanctuaries
    • Volunteering
  • Resources
    • Group tours
    • Reviews
      • Airlines
      • Cruise Lines
      • B&B
      • Hostels
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    • Travel Tips
  • Personal Stories