Award Winning Luxury and Lifestyle travel blog by Beate Pluta
It was a 50:50 decision between Ireland and Scotland after my trip through Wales. In the end, the weather decided for me. Well, the weather and the very expensive ferry ride to Ireland. So, Scotland it was. My plan was to start at Loch Lomond and drive…
I arrived in England by ferry from France, making my first drive through Hampshire and Surrey County, just south of London. Funnily enough, I was back in an English-speaking country for the first time in almost 18 months. Pretty much since the day I left Australia. My plan…
Wales, a place where the English language doesn’t always sound quite like English (at least, I often struggled to understand it!) and where the grass somehow seems greener than green. Add a breathtaking coastline, rolling hills, and dramatic mountain scenery. It’s easy to see why…
I made it back to London, still travelling by car with my bike on the roof after crossing over from France. Of course, arriving in England also meant getting used to driving on the left side of the road again, which added a little extra…
After all the amazing cycling along the Loire River Valley, the next stop was the Gardens of Versailles and the Seine River. For this part of the trip, I based myself for three nights in a lovely little country guesthouse between Rouen and Paris. It…
Cycling in France is an amazing experience. From La Loire a Velo cycling path to the Seine River, there are lots of cycling paths to choose from. Some good some not bad so here is the first part of my cycling journeys in France…
Before heading to Brittany, I actually drove through Normandy after crossing into France from Belgium. I have visited Normandy a few times before, and I really enjoy this part of France. Just like Brittany, it is especially beautiful when the sun is shining. I started…
I have been in France for almost two weeks now, driving and cycling around Normandy, Brittany, and Pays de la Loire. Due to the weather, I have been zig-zagging my way through the regions, following the sun. I decided to wait until I had finished…
Belgium is a new country for me and since watching the popular movie ‚In Bruges‘ I had it on my list to visit. Like the Netherlands, Belgium is a smaller country and so I visited only three cities, on my way through to France. That said I might explore more on my way back. Especially since Ghent City and Bruges were just stunning. I had also fun cycling in Belgium…
