Award Winning Luxury and Lifestyle travel blog by Beate Pluta
Hello from Oman, where the mountains look like wrinkled skin and the ocean is a deep turquoise blue. The contrast in the scenery is stunning and I still cannot believe I am actually here. It was definitely a last minute decision, after realising that I…
I have been in southeast Asia for almost 3 months and have visited 5 different countries. There were some great times, and some disappointing times, but all in all I am glad I experienced it all. So, to help you with your travel planning, here…
Blue sky at last as I was landing in Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon! However, before I write about Saigon I might quickly mention my stop in Nha Trang. Because from time to time, even the best traveller might get the planning…
From Hue city the bus ride to Da Nang was only a quick and easy 3 hours trip, which was nice for a change. The roads were pretty good. I have been on a few bus rides by now and I must say I find…
I have survived the 9 hours on the night train from Hanoi and arrived in Hue around 9.30am. The ride was ok, however, after sharing the cabin (4 beds) with a loud snorer, I didn’t sleep much. So I’d be happy to avoid night trains…
I was finally here! After talking about going to Vietnam for what seems an eternity, I have arrived in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Funnily enough the day I flew out of Laos, the sun came out. I really was there at the wrong time. Nevertheless,…
Following the rather underwhelming time in Vang Vieng and Laos so far – Vientiane and Vang Vieng – I had big hopes for Luang Prabang. So, after 4 hours of another crazy mini bus ride, I finally arrived in Luang Prabang – the best spot of…
I was sleeping in a train on my way to Laos. 10 days all up, Vientiane and Vang Vieng – the V’s of Laos were my first stops. I couldn’t wait..
It was finally time for the Beach, Pool and Wedding Weekend in Hua Hin. After all, that was one of the main reasons I am traveling around in Southeast Asia. Hua Hin is a seaside resort on the Gulf of Thailand south of Bangkok. Apparently…
