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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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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
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Tuscany Part 5 – The Days We Got Our Wheels Back | Family Day Trips in Tuscany
Beach days in Baratti and a real-life visit to Pisa, Italy If you’ve read Tuscany – Part 4, you’ll know how much we fell in love with the park itself. And honestly, being stuck there for a few days without the car only deepened that, but once those… Read More
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Tuscany, Italy – The Campsite Holiday That Stole Our Hearts (An Honest Family Eurocamp Stay)
After falling in love with campsite life in the South of France, we knew we had to do it again. That first campsite holiday at La Sirène in the South of France completely changed how we travelled as a family.Read that story here 👉 ROUSILON – LA SIRÈNE:… Read More
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Roussillon, South of France – The Money Talk 💶
We’ve done the exploring, the beaches, the almond croissants (never forget them). But let’s be real… One of the first questions people ask me when I talk about Eurocamp is: “Okay, but how much did it actually cost?” Here’s the thing. It’s one thing for me to say… Read More
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Roussillon, South of France – Our Adventures Beyond the Campsite.
La Sirène had enough going on to keep us busy forever. Pools, BBQs, gelato, late-night shows. Honestly, we could have stayed put all week. But one of the things I loved most about this trip was the freedom to step outside the campsite whenever we felt like it.… Read More