Award Winning Luxury and Lifestyle travel blog by Beate Pluta
After a great start into my New York trip, it was time to celebrate the 4th July. Waiting patiently to hear where the best location would be to watch the fire works in NY, I finally heard the update. Macy’s was once again the sponsor…
Hello from New York City! This is certainly the most exciting trip I have taken in a long time. New York had been on my travel list for many years, and after two cancelled trips, I am finally here! I was a little nervous beforehand, as everyone…
Did you read my previous blog about hiking in Cinque Terre? I had so much to tell and so many photos to share, I decided to make two blogs out of my week in the most amazing spot in Europe, Cinque Terre Italy. And I…
Hello from one of the most beautiful parts of Italy: Cinque Terre National Park. Having travelled between Germany, Thailand, and Australia lately, it had been a while since I visited somewhere new that required a little research beforehand. But it was fun! Originally, I booked my…
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 my summers in Europe has become something of a routine. And I quite enjoy it. That said, after many months in Phuket, however, returning to Europe is always a refreshing change. The climate and culture are certainly very different. Although when I return to Germany…
“Once upon a time in Porto…” is a phrase I saw around town quite a bit. Somehow, it suits the city perfectly because Porto is magical, beautiful, and vibrant. After visiting Portugal a few years ago – has it really been more than three years…
For the past three years, since moving to Phuket, I haven’t ventured far beyond the familiar territory of Nai Harn and Chalong. My usual northernmost destination has been IKEA. Perhaps that’s because I haven’t felt entirely at ease riding my scooter around the island. However, I finally…
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 had really been looking forward to. After reading about the amazing stars, the storytelling by locals and the Jeep tours, I couldn’t wait…
