Suitcase Travel

26/10/2026

Fancy exploring somewhere a little different?

Expedition cruises take you beyond the usual cruise routes. Their smaller ships means you can visit places where the larger traditional cruise ships can't, allowing you to visit places few people ever get to see

From the icy wilderness of Antarctica and the wildlife-rich shores of Svalbard and the Galapagos Islands to the spectacular landscapes of Greenland and rugged scenery of the Scottish Isles. There are plenty of places ready for you to discover with minimal environmental impact.

With smaller ships, expert guides and incredible opportunities to get closer to nature, you could spot whales, penguins, polar bears and seals to name a few.

These are holidays for curious travellers who want to explore, learn and experience something truly unforgettable.

However, you don't necessarily need to be a true explorer to enjoy an expedition cruise. However active you like to be, there is a company for you and we at Suitcase Travel can help you find the one that is the perfect fit for you.

So if you were to go on an expedition cruise, where would your suitcase go?

06/10/2026

Our customers are experiencing how the small things such as the style and location of their hotel make a big difference to their holiday. They are travelling with a specialist company where these small things five customers and even better experience.

Our hotel is in the old part of the city of Bukhara. There is very little of the very very old city left because it was destroyed by bombing raids by the red army in 1920. From our hotel we walked through the bazaar to the Soviet theme park built on top of the old cemetery. A 9th century mausoleum was the only tomb remaining. The oldest part of the city was called The Ark, part of this has been reconstructed. Plenty of beautifully tiled madrassas and mosques. The ancient water supply system provided many ponds of clean water. One had been reconditioned with fountains. The evening rounded off with a cultural music/dance/fashion event. The pedestrian crossings have little green men that run faster and faster as your crossing time gets shorter. I wanted to stand in the road to film it but would probably been mowed down.

04/10/2026

Another day in Uzbekistan discovering something new such as that Uzbekistan's land is perfect for growing cotton!

Mostly in the minibus today. But - great excitement- we were following the route of the ancient Silk Road. 😁

A lot of cotton is grown by the government and private companies. It’s harvest season so we saw women (who are better at picking cotton) who pick 100kg per day.

We stopped briefly to look over the river to Turkmenistan. Being double land locked Uzbekistan must negotiate carefully for its water supplies.
There are a lot of natural resources in this very fertile desert land. Uzbekistan can be self sufficient in feeding itself.

02/10/2026

Did you know that Uzbekistan has a total of 8 UNESCO world heritage sites? Our customers got to explore one of them in Khiva on their latest update.

Uzbekistan has a lot of UNESCO sites across the country. Today we spent the day locally in Khiva. The walled city dates back 2500 years. As an oasis it was used as a trading and rest post before setting off across the desert to the next stop. The city has been fought over many times and so the architecture is of varying ages. The soviets stripped the city of all of the historical objects.

28/09/2026

Here is Day 4 update from our customers time in Uzbekistan. How does lunch in a yurt in the desert sound to you?

First stop - the art museum in Nukus. A lot of art and textiles were rescued during the soviet era. It was interesting to see the different ways artists responded to occupation.

A very bumpy ride took us to our lunch stop. It was so bumpy that my watch managed to do 24,000 steps today, which was probably 14,000 more than I did. Lunch in a yurt. Back on the bumpy road to the ancient forts discovered last century but built as long ago as 4th century BC.

Arrived in the walled town of Khiva for two days.

25/09/2026

🇺🇿🇺🇿 Here's the latest update following our customer's holiday in Uzbekistan. Day 3 is all about the breathtaking views it seems. Who knew you could go skiing in Uzbekistan in the winter months?

A day in the mountains. First stop was Amirsoy. This is an up and coming ski resort. The cable cars took us to 2290m above sea level. Lunch was the usual five courses - they are really good at food here. The pattern is salad/hors D'oeuvres/ soup/ main/ dessert. In the afternoon we visited a man made lake. There were some very soviet looking caravans on the shore. Managed a sneaky coffee in the restaurant.

Dinner back in Tashkent (no prizes for guessing the courses) then on to the airport for our flight to Nukus.

22/09/2026

Here's day 2 update from our customers holiday in Uzbekistan in Tashkent.

A full day in Tashkent in the more modern part of the city. It’s hot but there are plenty of trees and fountains providing a little coolness. There is enough space for these because the Soviets needed enough room to drive their tanks down the roads.

The WWII memorial included a statue of a woman holding her missing loved ones in her heart and metal books naming each Uzbek person who died.

The afternoon we were treated to a ride on the metro -yay! Stations are named after important people (cotton workers, almond farmers, cosmonauts and such) some Soviet and some Uzbek. The station is then decorated accordingly.

The textile museum was our final stop today.

21/09/2026

Would you like to go somewhere full of charm, delicious food, breath taking architecture and some of the friendliest people you'll ever meet? Uzbekistan could be the next place for you to visit.

We currently have customers travelling around this special country with a small group of like minded fellow travellers. From today, we will be posting a daily update from them.

Day 1. Wow! What a day! We landed at 3am local time here in Tashkent. Did a small amount of unpacking then out for lunch with our group. A small but select group of four for the two weeks. Lunch was at a very local and traditional Uzbek restaurant. It was five, yes - five courses, which was a lot for lunch but all tasty tasty. A full afternoon of sightseeing mosque, madrassa, the (massive, 450 year old) Chorsu bazaar topped off with a tour and tea in a a lovely family pottery.

07/09/2026

Our website has a had a little update. Have a little look for some holiday inspiration but more will be uploaded over the next few weeks!

We’re not just advisors—we’re travellers, and like many of our clients, we’ve always been inspired by the journeys behind the destination.Often, it starts with something deeper than a place itself—a story, a moment, or an experience you’ve carried with you over time.That’s why we don.....

12/08/2026

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