Award Winning Luxury and Lifestyle travel blog by Beate Pluta
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…
As you can tell from my previous blog posts, this summer has been definitely more about outdoor activities, than travelling and visiting places. But at least there are no covid rules for hiking or cycling. So, between my usual bicycle trips, I am also mixing…
How time flies. Exactly two years ago I was cycling across Europe, 2600km via three countries. (Read about the journey here). And now, around the same time, I am back on the Eurovelo routes in France, cycling the Alsace a Velo region. After exploring many…
Strasbourg vs Colmar! Which is prettier.. ? Is there even a winner? Lately, I’ve been spending some time in Alsace, a historic region in northeastern France, also known as the Grand Est. Nestled along the Rhine River plain, it borders Germany and Switzerland and has a long history of shifting…
With August upon us we are in the last few months of summer. And with plenty of sunny days in sight, I am planning many of cycling and hiking trips around the Schwarzwald. Even with all the activities, I still haven’t explored all the possibilities…
I have done a few long road trips throughout my years of travelling and I always tend to pick routes with interesting stops in between. Where could I go this time? After all, there is not always a rush to get to a destination. Except…
Why I keep coming back to Krakow? Well, there are plenty of reasons! First and foremost, it’s one of the most beautiful cities in Eastern Europe, packed with history, culture, and charm. From the atmospheric Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz) to the breathtaking Old Town, there’s always something new to explore. But…
After spending over 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? It was the perfect opportunity for family reunions, indulging in…
There are several reasons to visit the Schwarzwald in Germany but only one, very important reason; it is really really stunning! Growing up on the other side of Germany, in Oberfranken, which is close to the Czech border, I have now settled on the left…
