India, Jan. 4 -- After using the number of suitcases that I do, a generic black or blue one just does not cut the bill anymore. So when Zouk sent me their Calangute Tides Raahi Trolley Bag in a medium size, I was genuinely thrilled. A good-looking suitcase with a gorgeous print and a hard case shell is rare. In suitcase terms, that feels like winning the lottery.

When I unboxed it, I was honestly ecstatic. Finally, a suitcase I could spot from a distance and never have to hunt for at the luggage belt. It felt refreshing, different, and fun in a category that usually plays it safe. But did it really work and tick all my boxes? A few yes, and some very clear misses too. Read on for the full download on how this suitcase performed and why i...