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    My Venice Photo Diary

    by Sonja Faul August 29, 2017
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    In July, I visited Venice for the second time. The city was just as I remembered it: hot and humid, packed full of people, but OH SO postcard-perfect! Venice attractions Venice has …

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    Staying at the Gardencourt by Marriott Prague Airport

    by Sonja Faul August 18, 2017
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    Catching an early morning flight from Vaclav Havel Airport just outside Prague? Consider spending the night before your flight in the 4* Gardencourt by Marriott just opposite Terminal 1. When I arrived …

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    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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    Tips for visiting Gellert Baths in Budapest

    by Sonja Faul July 26, 2017
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    Visiting a thermal bath during your trip to Budapest is like a rite of passage! It’s a must-do activity you cannot miss! There are various thermal baths across the city for you …

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    How to spend a week in Boston: a complete guide

    by Sonja Faul July 21, 2017
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    This post is very special to me for two reasons. Firstly, this is my 100th article published on my blog! Yay (imagine balloons and confetti falling from the sky)! A lot of …

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    Staying at Hostel Stara Polana, Zakopane

    by Sonja Faul July 7, 2017
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    I was searching for budget accommodation in Zakopane in January. The small town was nearly fully booked (as December/January is peek season), so I was lucky to find a private room at …

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    Why flying with Iberia was just OK

    by Sonja Faul July 3, 2017
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    I flew with Iberia from Johannesburg, South Africa to Prague, Czechia for the Christmas holidays in 2016. I would describe my experience flying with Iberia as OK. Here’s why: Booking tickets Booking …

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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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