Award Winning Luxury and Lifestyle travel blog by Beate Pluta
After Tokyo and Kyoto, I was ready to explore the countryside of Japan. When I first researched my trip, I was looking for something unique and came across the traditional villages of Shirakawa and Gokayama. These UNESCO villages in Japan looked like the perfect escape…
From Tokyo to Mount Fuji and from Tokyo to Kyoto, I experienced the Japanese rail system, and I’m very impressed. It certainly made getting around Japan easy during my two-week journey. From Tokyo to Mt Fuji, I caught an express train, and for my Kyoto…
Here I am: my first trip to Japan, starting with 3 days in Tokyo. Japan has been on my travel list for a very long time, and I’ve been looking forward to discovering its culture, food scene and vintage shops. With plenty of research done…
How to do Oktoberfest without the crowds Can you do Oktoberfest without the crowds? Having lived in Munich in my early twenties, I’ve been to the Wiesn, as the locals call it, quite a few times over the years. And it can get quite wild.…
Paris is, without a doubt, THE luxury shopping destination. For me, anyway. I visit every few months, sometimes for a day trip and sometimes to enjoy a stay at one of its wonderful luxury hotels. Through these frequent visits, I’ve come to know some of…
It had been quite a while since my last visit to London, and this trip was a very spontaneous one. After winning the Luxury Content Creator 2026 award, I decided to travel to London and receive it in person. I must admit that, besides the excitement of…
“Overall, the Four Seasons Yacht I is a beautiful vessel, staffed by gracious, friendly, and genuinely attentive crew members. Throughout the voyage, we met many delightful couples, and there was a wonderful sense of camaraderie among the guests. We left with new friendships and meaningful…
I am back in Hamburg. It has been a while since I was here last, and once again Hamburg didn’t disappoint. What a lovely time I had! Staying at Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Hamburg made my visit even more special. It was elegant, comfortable and the perfect…
The last week has certainly been one that many of us in Europe will remember. The heatwave was intense, and with temperatures reaching 39°C+, it’s safe to say we were all looking for a cool escape. I was certainly in need of an air-conditioned bedroom, so…
Hello from New York City! This is certainly the most exciting trip I have taken in a long time. New York had been on my travel list for many years, and after two cancelled trips, I am finally here! I was a little nervous beforehand, as everyone…
I can hardly believe I’m writing this from the Maldives! I never imagined I would make it here, but when my friend spontaneously suggested booking a flight, I couldn’t resist. who knew it was only around four and a half hours from Bangkok? Of course, if you’re…
Where Antalya is my favourite coastal city of Turkey, Kaş is my favourite seaside city. Or should I say town? As it is much smaller than Antalya. I have seen quite a bit of Turkey by now, and Kaş and Kalkan are definitely the prettiest…
