Transport - Laura's Suitcase

The Silk Road By Rail: Uzbekistan’s High-Speed Afrosiyob and Beyond

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

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

Venice is one of the world’s most famous and most visited cities, and while it is beautiful, it can be...

Everyone knows the stereotype of an Awful Tourist: the loud, boorish figure causing a pile up at the bottom of...

Italy’s largest lake, Lake Garda, is well known for its gorgeous scenery, pretty lakeside towns, and a refreshing, relaxing pace...

If you’ve decided to swap the peak of the Shard for the peaks of the Dolomites, you’ve made an excellent...

In my earlier post, a guide to the JR Pass, I was pretty upfront with my opinion on “is the...

Japan is an incredible country, with so much to offer. From the bright lights of Tokyo, the serene temples of...

You’ve booked your bike, you’ve stuffed your packing cube, you’ve planned your stopover and now you’re asking: How do I...

Completing the Shimanami Kaido cycle route in Japan is an incredible experience, but for most of us foreign travellers, we’re...