Award Winning Luxury and Lifestyle travel blog by Beate Pluta
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…
How time flies. Exactly two years ago I was cycling across Europe, 2600km via three countries. (Read about the journey here). And now, around the same time, I am back on the Eurovelo routes in France, cycling the Alsace a Velo region. After exploring many…
With August upon us we are in the last few months of summer. And with plenty of sunny days in sight, I am planning many of cycling and hiking trips around the Schwarzwald. Even with all the activities, I still haven’t explored all the possibilities…
On this trip, it seemed I was not only exploring some of northern Germany’s most beautiful towns, but also searching for the perfect cycling routes. Before meeting a friend in Hamburg, I came across a town called Schwerin. Surprisingly, I had never even heard of it before.…
My 14 day Quarantine, after arriving from Spain, was quick and is now well over! Read: Back to Germany amid Coronavirus. As Germany and Bavaria remain in lockdown throughout May, I’m making the most of my days outdoors. Walking and cycling daily, weather permitting, of…
Well, it took only 2,000 kilometres and a few hills in Spain for my legs to finally get sore. Cycling in Spain towards Barcelona and Valencia meant I had to conquer a few more hills than I had become used to while following canals and…
I made it to the south of France and the Mediterranean Sea! This part of my bicycle journey took five days and more than 550 kilometres. I followed EuroVelo 17, cycling along the Saône and then the Rhône River all the way south towards the…
After crossing Germany and 700km I finally arrived at the French Border! Time for a french croissant. Following the Rhone au Rhin and the canals as well as the Eurovelo have been great.. besides a few hills here and there everything is pretty flat. Where to next you wonder? Stay tuned..
After hinting about my cycling journey for sooo long, I am finally on my way to Spain by bicycle. My bags are packed. My bicycle is loaded. And I am ready to go! The first part of my journey starts near the Czech border and…
