Award Winning Luxury and Lifestyle travel blog by Beate Pluta
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.…
My recent Bordeaux and wine-tasting journey ended with a scenic drive from San Sebastián to Biarritz, a route that turned out to be more popular than expected. Along the way, I kept running into familiar faces I’d first met earlier in the trip, including some…
Since starting my luxury agency, consulting hotels and VIP clients, I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing amazing 5 star luxury hotels in Europe. After recently winning the Luxury Travel Blog Award, I felt inspired to share my own personal selection of the best hotels I…
I am here, in Bordeaux city! And what a beautiful city it is. The weather has certainly turned up its best behaviour and I could fully embrace Bordeaux. Four days gave me enough time to shop, dine, and take a day trip out to Dune…
France is definitely my most visited country, yet I have never been to Bordeaux or its vineyards. This trip, driving from chateau to chateau in Bordeaux, enjoying plenty of wine tastings, is a trip I’m truly excited about. Over two weeks, I’ll be enjoying the…
From Buda to Pest, here I am again with my Stylish Guide to Budapest in hand. After six years, I’m exploring Budapest once more. This city has been on my “come back” list since my very first trip. The last time I visited, the rain followed me everywhere (read one…
I’ve visited Krakow many times before, and I always love coming back. Since I had already explored most of the major historical attractions, such as Schindler’s Factory Museum, the Ghetto Wall, and the historic sites in the Kazimierz district, I decided to try something different.…
I’m back in Vienna! To me, it’s certainly one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Or is it the most beautiful? Well, it’s definitely up there on the list. It’s been a while since I was last here, and this time I wanted to…
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…
