Award Winning Luxury and Lifestyle travel blog by Beate Pluta
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…
The Netherlands is one of those countries filled with charming small towns. (Italy also comes to mind as I write this!) Although, rereading this in 2025, I have to admit that every country has its fair share of beautiful little towns. Because the Netherlands is…
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!!
Finally, as summer arrived in June, my next long journey began. After cycling mainly through Bavaria so far – read more on my recent Cycling trips in Germany – it was time to explore a different part of Germany. With my bike safely secured on…
