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    How to celebrate King’s Day in Amsterdam

    by Sonja Faul May 4, 2017
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    King’s Day is probably the biggest celebration in the Netherlands. It’s a national holiday where the whole country celebrates the birthday of King Willem. In Amsterdam, it’s basically one big street and …

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    How not to watch the flower parade in Amsterdam

    by Sonja Faul May 1, 2017
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    Sometimes things simply do not work out the way you think they will or want them to. You can plan, read reviews on the internet. You can plan some more. But despite …

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    Review: Maison at C Boutique Hotel & Spa

    by Sonja Faul April 24, 2017
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    Here’s a review of my one night stay at the hotel. The Maison at C Boutique Hotel & Spa is a 4* property centrally located in Seminyak on the island of Bali. …

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    10 interesting facts about giraffes

    by Sonja Faul April 21, 2017
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    With over one million people watching the live stream of April the giraffe giving birth and Earth Day right around the corner, I thought it appropriate to share some facts about giraffes …

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    Prague when it snows

    by Sonja Faul April 18, 2017
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    This was my first time in Prague. I chose to visit the capital of the Czech Republic during winter, in late December and again in early January. Why I hear you ask? …

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    Budapest comes alive at night

    by Sonja Faul April 11, 2017
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    Something magical happens in Budapest as the sun sets on the Danube…the whole city comes alive! The buildings are bathed in light, highlighting every feature. And then a peculiar thing happens. You …

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    Looking back at my first month in Amsterdam

    by Sonja Faul April 6, 2017
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    I cannot believe it’s been a month since I’ve moved to the Netherlands! One whole month. How time flies. If you want to know more about my first month in Amsterdam, keep …

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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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