Award Winning Luxury and Lifestyle travel blog by Beate Pluta
Hello from the most beautiful part of Italy, the Cinque Terre National Park. Having traveled between Germany, Thailand, and Australia lately, it has been a while since I visited a new place where I had to do some research beforehand. But it was fun! Originally,…
When the family comes to town! It might sound scary, but when some of my cousins told me last year that they, along with two other families, were about to book tickets to Phuket to come and see me, I knew it would be an…
Spending summers in Europe has become quite a routine for me now, but after many months in Phuket, it is always a nice change. The climate and culture are certainly very different. However, this summer, I have spent more time in Phuket than in Europe,…
Once upon a time in Porto… a sentence I have seen around town a bit. Somehow it suits, because Porto is a very magical, beautiful and vibrant city. After visiting Portugal a few years ago.. has it really been more than three years already? ……
For the past three years, since coming to Phuket, I haven’t ventured far beyond the familiar territory of Nai Harn and Chalong. My usual northernmost destination is Ikea. I wonder if it’s because I haven’t felt entirely at ease riding my scooter around the island.…
Starting in Amman not so long ago, my trip through Jordan continued further south. After hiking in Petra and swimming in the Dead Sea, Wadi Rum was another experience I was really looking forward to. Reading about the amazing stars, the story telling by locals…
As one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, Petra is definitely a must see when visiting Jordan. Personally, with my love for outdoor activities, I couldn’t wait to go hiking in Petra and explore this special spot. From Amman, I organised a bus…
After five great months in Phuket, it was time to leave my home and friends once again and head back towards Europe. After all, summer is waiting. This time, however, I am making a stop on the way to Germany, exploring the countries of Jordan…
Northern Thailand and the famous old city of Chiang Mai have been on my list to visit since first moving to Phuket two years ago. Sitting in the mountainous northern part of Thailand, it was founded in 1296 and is now the second largest city…
