Meet the founder
I’m Be, the travel adoring, eco-conscious and coffee-loving face behind Be-lavie.
Be-lavie, is an award winning online travel journal with a focus on sustainability. I am an ex-scientist turned travel writer and digital content creator who has travelled all over the globe spanning 6 continents, over the past 18 years. I have racked up visits to 70 plus countries including an around the world trip, making me quite the expert in crafting intricate itineraries. I love to discover some of the world’s more remote destinations and stay in some incredible hidden location eco-hotels. My aim is to transport you, my audience to inspirational and cultural global spots that are less visited and allow you to see the ‘real’ and authentic side of destinations through detailed guides with a sprinkling of luxury. The spotlight is on eco-friendly responsible experiential travel with lifelong memories.
THE ‘BE’ BEHIND BE-LAVIE
I live in Leicester, a city in the middle of England (famously known as the city where they found the king in the car park – Richard III), with my equally geeky and travel partner in crime husband. I’d call myself an experiential boutique traveller with a big focus on sustainability and sourcing ethically and responsibly.
To date I have travelled to over 70 countries, over 6 continents and yes Antarctica is on that list to make it 7 one day in the future!
As well as global jaunts and travelling in the UK, I am keen to support local businesses and ventures in my home city. I endeavor to showcase as much of Leicester as possible including local guides on history, hidden gems, foodie spots, street art, coffee stops and upcoming events.
In addition to travelling, I am a huge veggie fine dining fan, which I incorporate into my travels. My passion subject is talking eco-conscious travel, More often than not, you’ll find me hanging out in coffee shops, sipping on Espresso Martini’s, scoping out street art on my daily walks or perfecting my origami skills!
Be-lavie is an award winning blog that has a huge focus on travelling and hotels but also foodie inspiration. You can always trust that my opinions are honest and brands are only endorsed if I think they will align with my niceh values and you, my audience.
I am delighted you’re here, so sit back, relax and allow me to show you life through my lens, filled with responsible travel inspiration with a generous sprinkling of luxury.
MORE ABOUT BE-LAVIE
Why the unusual name choice? Well, simply because friends call me ‘Be’ and because French is the most romantic language in the world. The blog encompasses Be’s life so the English alternative was ‘The life of Be’ but it sounds so much better in French, right?
Be-LAVIE / Proun (bee la vie).
Trans (French) ‘The Life of be’
If you fancy getting to know Be a bit better, read on, otherwise feel free to explore the pages of this online journal which started out as a passion project blog. Since then I’ve cleaned things up and hopefully streamlined things for a better user experience.
My words to live by (created by me!)
‘Travel the World, Experience the Culture, Feed your Curiosity, Enrich your Soul, Tell the Story’.
This space is created to inspire your travels but if you’re a social media fan, you can also follow along on be-lavie’s social channels.
Instagram Regular posts + stories. Search #be-laviegreen, which focuses on incorporating greener tips daily and in travel
Facebook & X Latest articles are also posted here
TikTok Fun short videos of travel and food content
Pinterest All the latest pins featured with trending content and you can add for inspiration to your own boards.
The Be-Collective A member’s only community with exclusive access to the monthly newsletter (Be-in-the-know) featuring, personally selected offers and a resource library with downloadable destination travel guides, checklists and Google Maps to accompany some of the articles written on Be-lavie.
ACCOLADES & PROUD MOMENTS
QUESTIONS REGULAR READERS ASK BE
What’s your favourite country and city you’ve visited to date?
Peru & Namibia
Any fun facts about you?
I’m ambidextrous, an adrenalin junkie + origami lover
Have you met anyone famous?
Prof. Stephen Hawking + Sir David Attenborough
If you had your time over, what profession would you choose?
Marine Biologist
What cuisine do you love to eat?
Thai – spring rolls followed by an authentic massaman curry with coconut rice
What do you do when you’re not blogging?
Hanging out in coffee shops, scoping out street art, walking + drooling after cute dogs
Who in history inspires you and why?
Henrietta Lacks – her Hela cells lead to the discovery of hpv in cervical cancer
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BE’s words to inspire
Travel the World
Experience the Culture
Feed your Curiosity
Enrich your Soul
Tell the Story
– bejal Gosai Founder & content creator AT be-lavie
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