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    The historical churches of Verona

    by Sonja Faul November 27, 2018
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    A trip to Verona wouldn’t be complete without visiting the historical churches of the city. I’ve seen a lot of churches during my travels throughout Europe, but none of them can compare …

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    My stay at The Hostello, the only hostel in Verona

    by Sonja Faul November 24, 2018
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    Are you looking for an affordable place to stay in Verona? Apart from Airbnb, your options for budget lodging in the city are rather limited. That is, there’s only one hostel in Verona. …

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    Staying at Atlas Pension in Karterados, Santorini

    by Sonja Faul November 21, 2018
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    As soon as my flight to Santorini was booked, I started to search for places to stay. I had a couple of important criteria that had to be met. Although there are …

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    Travelling to Santorini in October: Pros and Cons

    by Sonja Faul November 20, 2018
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    I travelled to Santorini at the end of October. I’d be lying if I say that I wasn’t a little bit concerned about visiting the island at the very end of the …

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    A quick, essential guide to Santorini

    by Sonja Faul November 16, 2018
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    Santorini has been on my bucket list since I can remember, so I jumped at the first opportunity I had to visit this beautiful Greek island. Because Santorini is such a popular …

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    A complete guide to Gouda

    by Sonja Faul October 30, 2018
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    Gouda is one of my favourite cities in the Netherlands. It’s known for the medieval market square, the historic buildings and, of course, the food. And the food has to be phenomenal, …

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    The Rüdesheim am Rhein Christmas market

    by Sonja Faul October 23, 2018
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    Rüdesheim am Rhein is a small village located on the banks of the Rhine River in western Germany. I only spent one night here en route to the Black Forrest, but it was …

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Hi, I’m Sonja!

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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Sightseeing Scientist
  • About Me
  • Destinations
    • Africa
      • South Africa
    • Asia
      • Cambodia
      • India
      • Indonesia
      • Singapore
      • Thailand
    • Central America
      • Dominican Republic
    • Europe
      • Central Europe
        • Austria
        • Czech Republic
        • Hungary
        • Poland
        • Slovakia
      • Northern Europe
        • Denmark
        • Norway
      • Southern Europe
        • Cyprus
        • Greece
        • Italy
      • Western Europe
        • Belgium
        • France
        • Germany
        • Luxembourg
        • Netherlands
        • Spain
        • Switzerland
    • North America
      • USA
    • Oceania
      • Australia
  • Wildlife
    • Animal Experiences
    • Animal Facts
    • National Parks
    • Reserves and Sanctuaries
    • Volunteering
  • Resources
    • Group tours
    • Reviews
      • Airlines
      • Cruise Lines
      • B&B
      • Hostels
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