The towns of Holland
Netherlands is one of the few countries (Italy comes to my mind as well as I type this) that has a lot of small and very cute towns. (Although, as I am rereading this in 2025, every country has a lot of cute little towns).…
Award Winning Luxury and Lifestyle travel blog by Beate Pluta
2019
Amsterdam and cycling in Netherlands
I instantly fell in love with this country. The green surroundings, the dark red brick houses, the big windows and clean gardens, the little towns and the simplicity of just riding a bicycle. Netherlands is stunning and it is nice to be back in Amsterdam!!
Düsseldorf, Bonn and other small towns in Nordrhein-Westfalen (NRW)
Finally, as summer hits in June, my next long journey has started. After cycling mainly in Bavaria so far (read more here), my bike is sitting nicely on top of my car and I am set to go. From my home in Bavaria to the…
Following the Main River ‘Radweg’ (cycling path)
Cycling in Germany is so easy. All you have to do is pick a river and follow it. I have followed the Main River Cycling Path as well as the Donau Canal a few times now and I love it…
Spring in Germany – waiting for the sunshine
I have been back from my Italy trip almost one month now and have spent April mainly in Germany. I must admit It has been quite relaxing. Spring in Germany can be quite nice, however, without making this blog all about the weather, at the…
Discovering the Country of San Marino before heading to Venice
After almost three weeks, my Italian journey was coming to an end. There has been lots to discover (read here) and after crossing Italy from the Amalfi Coast to the Adriatic Sea I was looking forward to something very exciting. To me, it was visiting…
Monte Cassino and driving along the Amalfi Coast
I am back at my dad’s and while I am sitting here recovering from a flu, travel bug maybe?, I am writing my last few Italian posts (including this one). There was still a lot to visit, but first, after Rome, there was Monte Cassino…
Rome and the Vatican City
As we know all roads lead to Rome and the Vatican City. Two words that go well together. Like Wine and Cheese! When you come to see one, you also see the other. How amazing will it be to see the Sistine Chapel! Rome is…
Following the Chianti Wine Road – through Siena to Assisi
Expect amazing scenic landscapes as well as lots of zigzagging through the old and narrow roads. This is truly a beautiful part of Italy and it is amazing being amongst all the wineries. The drive on the ‚Strada del Vino’ is certainly a great experience.…
