Award Winning Luxury and Lifestyle travel blog by Beate Pluta
Why I keep coming back to Kraków? 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. Also,…
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…
Hello from Europe! After six months in Thailand, I am back in the fields of Germany, wearing my winter coats. Last year, after my escape from Spain, I based myself south of Nuremberg, in the little town of Dietfurt. This time, I have chosen Oberkirch, a small town on…
Well, after more than six months in Thailand, including four months in Phuket, the time has come to say goodbye. I still can’t believe I have booked my ticket back to Europe. I feel nervous and excited at the same time. Six months in one country is a…
I have a secret to tell you. But please don’t tell anyone. I have found paradise in Phuket. Truly! What started as a simple walk between Nai Harn and Kata Beach ended with me discovering one of the best beaches near Nai Harn: Nui Beach. Hidden…
It had been a while since I last went diving, 15 months, in fact, during my trip to Turkey. You can read more about it here: Diving in Kaş and kayaking in Kekova. So, how about scuba diving in Phuket? While spending time on the island, there was…
Happy New Year! And what a year 2020 was! I think everyone was glad to leave it behind and start fresh. New year, new beginnings, right? After a quiet New Year’s Eve in Bangkok, I headed south to spend a few months in Phuket. Leaving my pretty dresses behind,…
After two months of enjoying the hustle and bustle of a big city (read: Living in Bangkok Thonglor), it was time for a different trip. But where to go? What is the best weekend getaway from Bangkok? There is the historic city of Ayutthaya, just…
