Award Winning Luxury and Lifestyle travel blog by Beate Pluta
I can hardly believe I’m writing this from the Maldives! I never imagined I would make it here, but when my friend spontaneously suggested booking a flight, I couldn’t resist. who knew it was only around four and a half hours from Bangkok? Of course, if you’re…
There is something about Brisbane that always feels like coming home. And when I say “coming home,” I truly mean it. I lived here for 13 years! Of course, I always look forward to seeing my amazing friends, but there is something else that makes Brisbane so…
Happy New Year from Phuket and Koh Yao Yai! Welcome to 2025, a fresh year filled with endless travel possibilities. Looking back, 2024 was packed with incredible adventures. From an unforgettable girls’ trip to America and Mexico to exploring India and Canada later in the year, I added some amazing new countries to my travel list.…
Arriving in Vancouver was an interesting experience. I had always heard that it was one of the world’s most liveable cities, but after exploring downtown, I felt that it didn’t live up to my expectations. At all. Was it because the weather was cold and rainy? I’m not…
This year has been filled with travel, and I feel incredibly lucky to have added so many new countries to my list. It is a big world, after all! Canada wasn’t originally part of my travel plans, but then again, neither was India. However, when I found affordable…
Yes, I came back to the Big Apple! Who would have thought I’d visit New York twice in one year? But here I was again, ready to spend one week in New York City. This trip felt different from my first. Not only because I was…
This is my final blog post about India. Although I have already left the country, I couldn’t finish my Golden Triangle series without writing about Jaipur, the Pink City. After the long drive, buying my own Indian Odhani, and exploring Amber Palace and Jaigarh Fort, I was ready to…
Welcome to Rajasthan, India’s largest state by area and seventh most populous state. According to my driver, Azad, it is also the most colourful. After leaving the breathtaking Taj Mahal and Agra behind, I set off for Jaipur. The drive usually takes around four hours. However, my friend…
After an amazing start to my India trip in Delhi, it was time to continue my journey through the Golden Triangle. Next up were the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, and I was particularly excited to see the iconic Taj Mahal. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a magnificent white-marble…
