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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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    Why my stay at Hotel Mediterran in Budapest wasn’t great

    by Sonja Faul November 9, 2017
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    Don’t get me wrong. On paper, Hotel Mediterran ticked all the right boxes. It’s a four-star property on the Buda side of Budapest. The hotel is well connected to public transportation and …

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    Staying in a private room at Hostel Wratislavia, Wroclaw

    by Sonja Faul November 8, 2017
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    I chose to stay at Hostel Wratislavia in Wroclaw for three reasons. Firstly, the review scores across all booking websites were excellent. Secondly, the price was right. The hostel offers great value for money …

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    Where to get your sugar fix in Las Vegas

    by Sonja Faul November 7, 2017
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    I can always eat something sweet! Give me a cookie, a cupcake, ice cream or a donut, I’ll never say no. When I was in Las Vegas this past summer, I wanted …

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    My Luxembourg City Photo Diary

    by Sonja Faul November 7, 2017
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    At the end of a three-week solo trip to the United States, I was on my way back from Barcelona to Amsterdam. Luxembourg was on the route back home, and since I’ve …

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    Staying at the Ascot Hotel in Krakow

    by Sonja Faul November 5, 2017
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    The location of the three-star Ascot Hotel is spot on! It’s within walking distance from the central bus and train stations, and the heart of the city, the Old Town of Krakow. …

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    The best Christmas markets in Vienna

    by Sonja Faul November 4, 2017
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    The capital city of Austria is known for having some of the best Christmas markets in Europe. I spent three days in Vienna during the festive season where my mission was to …

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    Meet South Africa’s Zazu!

    by Sonja Faul November 3, 2017
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    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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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