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Suitcase Confessions

Suitcase Confessions

Written by: Sylvahna Mulder
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Be honest — when was the last time you watched a luxury hotel review and actually trusted it? Why do they all look the same, and why does everyone seem to love everything? Suitcase Confessions is where luxury travel gets honest. Hosted by Sylvahna of Maps & Suitcases, this is the podcast for women who love travel — the real kind. Each episode goes behind the scenes of her trips, sharing the travel stories, funny moments, and unfiltered truths that never make it into the highlight reel. From the fake hotel content flooding your feed to the exhausting side of traveling constantly that nobody talks about — this show covers the topics the travel industry would rather you didn't discuss. Think of it as sitting down with a well-traveled friend who has actually stayed at those 5-star hotels in Paris, Vienna, Rome, Amsterdam, and beyond — and is finally telling you everything. Expect honest hotel reviews, real luxury travel tips, candid travel stories, and the kind of conversations that make you feel like you're not the only one thinking it. No fluff. No sponsored filters. Just confessions. 🎧 Subscribe to Suitcase Confessions so you never miss an episode. 📺 Watch the luxury travel vlogs and hotel reviews on YouTube — search Maps & Suitcases and subscribe.Copyright 2026 Sylvahna Mulder Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • Ep. 5 — Is a 5-Star Hotel Actually Worth the Price? The Honest Answer

    Ep. 5 — Is a 5-Star Hotel Actually Worth the Price? The Honest Answer
    Jul 6 2026

    Is a 5-star hotel really worth what you're paying for it — or is the rating system more about marketing than reality?

    In this episode of Suitcase Confessions, Sylvahna from Maps & Suitcases breaks down what actually separates a luxury hotel that's worth every penny from one that's just expensive. After staying in dozens of 5-star hotels, she's sharing the honest answer — including the times it was absolutely worth it, and the times it really wasn't.

    If you've ever wondered whether to splurge on that luxury hotel, this episode will help you decide.

    🎧 New episodes of Suitcase Confessions every Monday.

    📺 Watch more luxury travel vlogs and hotel reviews on YouTube — search Maps & Suitcases and subscribe.
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    24 mins
  • Ep. 4 — Yes, I'm a Disney Adult: Why Disneyland Still Means Everything to Me

    Ep. 4 — Yes, I'm a Disney Adult: Why Disneyland Still Means Everything to Me
    Jul 6 2026

    Yes, I'm an adult. Yes, I love Disneyland. And no, I'm not going to apologize for it.

    In this episode of Suitcase Confessions, Sylvahna from Maps & Suitcases tackles the "Disney adult" stereotype head-on — the eye-rolls, the comments, the assumption that Disneyland is just for kids. She's sharing why Disneyland means so much to her, what people get wrong about adults who love it, and why it deserves a place alongside the 5-star hotels and luxury destinations she usually talks about.

    If you've ever felt judged for loving something "childish" — or if you're a fellow Disney adult who's tired of explaining yourself — this episode is for you.

    🎧 New episodes of Suitcase Confessions every Monday.

    📺 Watch more luxury travel vlogs and hotel reviews on YouTube — search Maps & Suitcases and subscribe.
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    19 mins
  • Ep. 3 — Is Luxury Travel Actually Exhausting? The Truth Nobody Tells You

    Ep. 3 — Is Luxury Travel Actually Exhausting? The Truth Nobody Tells You
    Jul 6 2026

    In this episode of Suitcase Confessions, Sylvahna from Maps & Suitcases gets personal about something she never expected when she started this lifestyle: how exhausting constant travel can actually be. From the mental load of always being "on" to the parts of luxury travel that look glamorous online but feel very different in real life, this episode is an honest look at the side of travel that rarely gets talked about.

    If you've ever felt like travel should be making you happier than it does, you're not alone.

    🎧 New episodes of Suitcase Confessions every Monday.

    📺 Watch more luxury travel vlogs and hotel reviews on YouTube — search Maps and Suitcases and subscribe.
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    26 mins
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