Destinations - Laura's Suitcase

The Bagizagan Winery: An Introduction to Uzbek Wine

When you think of Uzbekistan, you probably think of turquoise domed mosques and madrasas, intricate mosaics, or even their famous...

We all know that feeling: You’re planning a trip to a new country, you’ve got 50 browser tabs open, you’re...

For many visitors to Uzbekistan, the capital city of Tashkent is the first stop. It’s often the transit hub: somewhere...

Let me start off by saying: I was an idiot when I visited Uzbekistan. I did minimal planning and took...

If you’ve already read my guide to finding a vegan friendly ryokan in Hakone, you’ll know I take absolute joy...

Here’s a fun fact for you: In Russian, a large train station is called a “vokzal” (вокзал), and it gets...

If you’re planning your trip to the heartland of Amarone, you might be wondering how much it’s going to cost...

Some people will tell you that the only way to get out into the Veneto countryside and visit a Valpolicella...

Note: This post was originally written for a trip I took in 2024. In 2026, I’m planning another trip to...

If you’ve already read my guide to Vegan-Friendly Ryokans in Hakone, you’ll already know that you can get a great,...