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Top 4 Unbeatable Souvenirs

  • Writer: Erin
    Erin
  • Dec 27, 2021
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jul 31

It's the time of year when gifts are top of mind, and there is no better way to share your adventure with your family than souvenirs. Buying souvenirs can be difficult, finding the perfect summary for your trip, which is why this week we are going to cover my favorite souvenirs to bring back for loved ones.


A diverse assortment of colorful candies and sweets are scattered across a white background. The collection includes various lollipops (swirls, fruit slices like orange and watermelon, and solid colors), chocolates (truffles and wrapped pieces), hard candies (peppermint, fruit slices), gummy candies (bears and worms), marshmallows, and a red and white striped candy cane. There's also a distinctive rooster-shaped lollipop.

Food

Finding a local food shop is another thing top on my list. This allows you to bring back some of the regional fairs for your friends and family to experience. The best way to understand a culture is through the food and traditions. Finding candy shops where your friends and loved ones can try local candy or foods is one of the best pieces of souvenir advice I can give. Generally, every culture has a different spin on favorites, such as all of the other flavors of Haribo candy you can find in Germany, the home of Haribo gummies. Buying candy can be inexpensive, unique, and won’t take up much room in your luggage.


A circular logo with a sage green background and a rough, brushstroke-like border. In the center, a small white heart is positioned above the word "hand" written in a flowing, script font, which is then above the word "MADE" in a sans-serif, uppercase font. All text and the heart are white.

Handmade Goods

My absolute favorite souvenir to bring back are gifts produced and sold by the locals. Most of the time, there are markets that sell handmade goods. When looking for souvenirs in Morocco, you can always count on hitting up a Medina for local goods that you can't find anywhere else. The best advice on how to find a market is to ask a local, by asking your hotel concierge or your server at a restaurant.


An illustration of a stylized male artist with a black mustache and beard, wearing a light blue beret and a red and white striped shirt. He is sitting on a small stool, actively painting on an easel. The canvas on the easel features a simple sketch of the Eiffel Tower. The artist holds a paintbrush in one hand and a painter's palette with various colors in the other. The background is plain white.

Local Art

Another souvenir that doesn't take up much room and falls in a similar category is local artists' paintings. In many cities, you'll find artists painting regional landscapes or popular tourist attractions. In Paris, France you can walk down Marché de la Creation in Montparnasse, where you can discover new artists and artisans. This is perfect because it supports both a local artist and gives your loved one a unique piece of art that cannot be found anywhere else.


An illustration features a smiling woman with dark hair, wearing a red top and yellow pants, standing next to a light blue refrigerator adorned with numerous colorful travel magnets. The magnets depict various landmarks and travel-related images, such as the Colosseum, the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower, the Taj Mahal, and a British flag, among others. Next to the woman's feet is a brown suitcase covered in travel stickers. The woman has one hand raised towards the refrigerator and the other giving a thumbs-up.

Popular Go To’s

If you absolutely can't find something, the common go to's of T-shirts, magnets, and ornaments. In some locations, you can find hotspots that have location-specific souvenirs. In Jaco, Costa Rica, there are magnets with sloths and beach scenes. The T-Shirts had the saying of Costa Rica "Pura Vida," sloths on motorcycles, or surfers.


Finding souvenirs can be the most challenging part of your vacation, but I hope that this guide can help you avoid those gifts that look cheap or made in China that you can find anywhere. Now all you need is to decide on a destination to find your souvenirs. Schedule a consultation with me to discuss your ideal trip.

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