Welcome to Suitcases and Stories
Where every journey packs a memory, and every memory carries a tale.
A Little About This Place
This blog began the way most great adventures do — with a spark, a suitcase, and a longing for something more. Suitcases and Stories is where I gather the moments that moved me: the laughter echoing through night markets, the silence of sunrise on unfamiliar shores, the beauty in getting wonderfully lost.
Here, you won’t find polished perfection or influencer gloss — just real travels told from the heart. Family milestones, unexpected detours, lessons between the landmarks. I write for the wanderers, the planners, the dreamers… and anyone who knows that the best souvenirs are stories you carry home.
Thanks for being here — I hope my stories inspire your own.
Zo x
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A Saint Tropez Day Trip on the French Riviera: Beautiful, Brilliant… and Not Mine
That morning started with a croissant and a coffee on the veranda of our caravan. Watching kids run through the campsite in pyjamas and sandals while my big teens slept in… lol… as teens do best. Just slow and simple. Enjoying a way of living that has always… Read More
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French Riviera Diaries: Cannes Day Trip from Frejus
This Cannes day trip from Fréjus almost didn’t happen because of the rain. We arrived after a short thirty-minute drive from our campsite base in Fréjus. We almost did not go. It had been raining all night and did not look like it was easing up the next… Read More
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Èze Village, French Riviera – A Fairytale Stop on Our Riviera Road Trip
If you’re planning a trip along the French Riviera, visiting Èze Village should be high on your list. Perched high above the Mediterranean between Nice and Monaco, this beautiful medieval village is one of the most magical stops you can make on a Riviera road trip. Where Is… Read More
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Where to Stay in Fréjus, France – Our Eurocamp Base at Club Colombier (French Riviera Guide)
Looking for the perfect base on the French Riviera? In this post, I’m sharing our experience staying at Club Colombier in Fréjus with Eurocamp — what the park is really like, what Fréjus town offers, and why this location worked perfectly as a family base for exploring Nice,… Read More
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Tuscany, Italy – What a 7-Night Eurocamp Holiday Really Cost Our Family of Four
If you’re wondering how much a Eurocamp Tuscany holiday costs in peak summer, especially for a family of four, here’s our honest breakdown from flights to food to day trips. I always say travel doesn’t have to break the bank, but it’s good to know what you’re working… Read More
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🏝️ Elba Island Day Trip from Tuscany – The Hidden Gem That Stole Our Hearts (from our Tuscany trip)
If you’re from the UK, chances are you’ve barely heard of Elba and that’s exactly why it took my breath away. Most people only know it as the place Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled to (random, right?), but what they don’t realise is that it’s this little slice of… Read More