Award Winning Luxury and Lifestyle travel blog by Beate Pluta
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…
It’s hard to believe that I haven’t seen the European Autumn colours for over 20 years. Since leaving Germany to move to Australia back in 2005, I haven’t been back in Europe during the months October and November. So, after 21 years, here I am.…
I have been to many parts of Germany already, but this hidden gem, in the middle of the Moselle Valley, known for its vineyards and wine production in the Rhineland-Palatinate region (Rheinland-Pfalz) is absolutely worth a visit. It is absolutely stunning here. How did I…
Spending my summers in Europe has become something of a routine. And I quite enjoy it. That said, after many months in Phuket, however, returning to Europe is always a refreshing change. The climate and culture are certainly very different. Although when I return to Germany…
When it is too hot in one country, it is time to return to another. And so, after over 5 months in Phuket, I was ready to enjoy Spring in Europe. I have been watching the weather forecast for weeks, and as soon as the…
As the days get shorter and cooler and the neighbour starts putting out the pumpkins, I knew it was time to book my ticket back to Phuket and Thailand. My summer in Germany and the Schwarzwald comes to an end! As mentioned previously, this summer…
With August upon us, we are already entering the final part of summer. And with plenty of sunny days in sight, I am planning lots of cycling and hiking trips around the Schwarzwald. Even with all my activities, I still haven’t explored everything this beautiful area has to offer. Not…
After spending more than a month in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, it was finally time for my first road trip of the year. So exciting! And what better reason to hit the road than a wedding in Poland? Now that I am living on the other side…
There are many reasons to visit the Schwarzwald in Germany, but one stands above the rest: it is really, really stunning! I grew up on the other side of Germany, in Upper Franconia, close to the Czech border. Now, I have settled in western Germany—just 9 km from…
