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Where to find the best views in Geiranger

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The best photo spots along the Fira to Oia hike

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    How to spend 48 hours in Ubud

    by Sonja Faul December 20, 2016
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    I fell in love with Ubud during my brief stay in this bohemian/hippy town. Why? The lush jungles that surround the town, the rice patties in the middle of town and all …

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    Postcards from Abroad: The Animals of Indonesia

    by Sonja Faul December 15, 2016
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    I only spent a week in Indonesia, but I saw so many animals! Just by keeping my eyes peeled on hiking trails, I saw so many creatures including butterflies and spiders. Indonesia …

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    Review: Novotel Bali Ngurah Rai Airport

    by Sonja Faul December 12, 2016
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    The Novotel is conveniently located right at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar. Elegantly and beautifully decorated, it’s the perfect place to stay before you catch a flight or if you have …

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    Exploring Komodo National Park

    by Sonja Faul December 9, 2016
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    Every nature lover should visit Komodo National Park in Indonesia! Not only is it a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it has also recently been named one of the New 7 Wonders of …

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    Meet the world’s largest lizard: The Komodo Dragon

    by Sonja Faul December 7, 2016
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    I recently had the opportunity to get up close and personal with the world’s largest lizard, the Komodo Dragon, courtesy of Wonderful Indonesia. I learned so much about them from the rangers …

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    Trip of Wonders 2016

    by Sonja Faul December 4, 2016
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    By participating in an online quiz hosted by Wonderful Indonesia, the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism, I was one of the lucky participants to win a trip for two to Indonesia! We were …

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    Eagle Encounters

    by Sonja Faul December 1, 2016
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    I will be the first to admit that I’m more of a warm-blooded mammal than a scales and feathers person. But I love all types of animals, so I jumped at the …

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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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