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    Guide to Bali for South Africans

    by Sonja Faul January 11, 2017
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    Bali is a tropical island paradise with beautiful beaches, lush forests, interesting critters and friendly locals. It’s a popular destination for South African travelers, mainly because it’s one of the most affordable …

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    9 hour layover in Madrid? Here’s what to do

    by Sonja Faul January 3, 2017
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    A 9-hour layover in Madrid sounds like a lot of time, right? Mmm… if you spend all that time at the airport sure, it’s a long time. If you decide to explore …

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    Exploring Ta Prohm – My favourite Angkor Temple

    by Sonja Faul January 1, 2017
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    Better known as the Tomb Raider temple in popular culture, Ta Prohm forms part of the Angkor temple complex located just outside Siem Reap. This beautiful temple is my absolute favourite! The …

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    Postcards from Abroad: The Sagrada Familia

    by Sonja Faul December 28, 2016
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        The Sagrada Familia is Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi’s unfinished masterpiece. The church, now a minor basilica, is probably the main tourist attraction in Barcelona, with good reason. The basilica is …

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    Releasing turtle hatchlings in Bali

    by Sonja Faul December 25, 2016
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    Kuta consists of narrow little streets and pushy vendors trying to sell you things you really don’t need or want. The only redeeming feature for me is the Bali Sea Turtle Society. …

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    Spending an afternoon at Gardens by the Bay

    by Sonja Faul December 24, 2016
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    Visiting the Gardens by the Bay is the number one rated activity to do in Singapore according to TripAdvisor. After an unexpected and unplanned lengthy layover in Singapore, I was searching for …

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    Are these the best waffles in South Africa?

    by Sonja Faul December 23, 2016
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    Where can you find the best waffles in South Africa? In my opinion, at The Waffle House in Ramsgate on the south coast of South Africa. Now, I have not tasted every …

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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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