Welcome to the Blog
Real trips. Real costs. And all the stories in between.
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This is where I share our travels, how I plan them, what they actually cost and everything that happens along the way.
Some posts are practical. I’ll tell you where we stayed, what we spent, what I’d recommend and what I’d probably do differently next time.
Others are a bit more personal. The moments that stayed with me long after we unpacked, the things travelling has taught me and occasionally something that’s been playing on my mind.
I love a good itinerary. I also love sitting somewhere beautiful doing absolutely nothing. And I firmly believe you don’t need unlimited money, endless annual leave or a perfectly curated holiday to have an incredible experience.
That’s really what Suitcases & Stories is about.
Making more of the time and money we’ve got, travelling in ways that suit us, and collecting a few bloody good stories along the way.
So have a nose around. Hopefully you’ll find something useful, something that makes you laugh or somewhere that gets you thinking about your next trip.
Zo x
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Nice, France – The City That Held Our Final Hours on the French Riviera.
Nice, Through My Lens If I had to describe Nice, France in one way, I’d say this: Nice is the hub. The heart. The soul of the French Riviera. As it’s so popular, I never expected much from it. In my head, it was already filed away as… Read More
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Gorge du Verdon Kayaking: Planned, Petrifying, and Completely Worth It (France Travel Guide)
Why Gorge du Verdon in France was non-negotiable This wasn’t a spontaneous detour. This day was planned. A day built around Gorge Du Verdon kayaking, something I knew we had to experience. Before we even left the UK, I’d been researching family-friendly things to do in the South… Read More
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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