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    Singapore Airlines Review: meals and flight experience

    by Sonja Faul February 25, 2017
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    [Updated 2019] I flew with Singapore Airlines from Johannesburg, South Africa to Denpasar, Bali via Changi Airport in Singapore. My journey was pleasant, but certainly not without a couple of hick-ups. Below …

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    Review: The swanky Crowne Plaza Changi Airport

    by Sonja Faul February 21, 2017
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    The Crowne Plaza Changi Airport is a 5* hotel located, as the name suggests, at Terminal 3 of Changi Airport. It’s a luxurious and elegant hotel, the perfect place to stay for …

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    A quick guide to Zakopane

    by Sonja Faul February 18, 2017
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    Zakopane is the winter capital of Poland. This charming town is located approximately 100 km south of Krakow. I visited Zakopane in early January when everything was covered in snow. It was …

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    Dog sledding adventure in Zakopane

    by Sonja Faul February 13, 2017
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    Exploring the white winter landscapes of Europe on a sled pulled by excited and eager dogs…Yes please! As an animal lover and husky owner myself, this activity has grabbed my attention for …

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    Burger Battle: my quest to find the best veggie burger in Pretoria

    by Sonja Faul February 10, 2017
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    Armed with my Star Wars notepad and pencil, I embarked on a quest to find the best veggie burger in Pretoria. Twenty two burgers later, the results are in. Ranked from worst …

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    The best way to explore the Angkor Temples

    by Sonja Faul February 7, 2017
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    There are a number of ways to explore the Angkor temples just outside Siem Reap. You can take a Tuk-Tuk and be chauffeured around from temple to temple. But the drivers usually …

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    Review: The Artini Resort

    by Sonja Faul February 4, 2017
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    The Artini Resort is a beautiful 4* property in Ubud. It’s surrounded by rice patties and lush gardens. Yet, right up the street, you’ll find shops, restaurants, and spas. One of the …

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