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    My best and worst travel moments of 2018

    by Sonja Faul December 26, 2018
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    This year has been a mixed bag of good and bad travel experiences, but good for the most part. Below I share my best travel moments of the year, but also the …

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    Staying at the Generator Hostel in Hamburg

    by Sonja Faul December 23, 2018
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    At the end of November, I spent one night at the Generator Hostel in Hamburg. Below I list the best and worst features of the hostel to help you make a decision …

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    20 photos to inspire you to visit Antwerp during the festive season

    by Sonja Faul December 20, 2018
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    Last year I visited the Christmas markets in Antwerp. I jumped on a bus and in two and a half hours I found myself in the diamond capital of the world. I …

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    A day trip from Amsterdam to the Düsseldorf Christmas markets

    by Sonja Faul December 17, 2018
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    Düsseldorf is known for its Christmas markets, not only in Germany but also in Europe. Luckily for me, being based in Amsterdam means that Düsseldorf is only a couple of hours away. …

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    The Ghent Christmas market

    by Sonja Faul December 12, 2018
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    Having been to the Christmas markets in Brussels, Bruges, and Antwerp, I was curious to see the market in Ghent. So I hopped on a bus, and three hours later I found …

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    Hamburg Christmas markets

    by Sonja Faul December 11, 2018
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    When it comes to embracing and celebrating the festive season, Hamburg is right on par with many other German cities. From Christmas trees and colourful lights to decorations throughout the city, and, …

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    The Christmas Markets of Bremen

    by Sonja Faul December 7, 2018
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    Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve been fascinated with the fairy tale of the Brothers Grimm called ‘Town Musicians of Bremen’. The story is about four mistreated domestic animals (a …

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Hi, I’m Sonja!

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Sightseeing Scientist
  • About Me
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      • South Africa
    • Asia
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      • Dominican Republic
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      • Central Europe
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        • Poland
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