What kind of souvenirs do you like to buy when you travel ?

@greenline (14838)
Canada
October 7, 2008 1:46pm CST
I travel to countries in different parts of the world often. Each country is unique in its own ways, traditionally , culturally. I try to get special souvenirs which carry the unique features. My preferencces are things that I can place on my work desk back in my office. What kind of souvenirs do you like to buy when you travel ?
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@sweetie1026 (1718)
• Philippines
8 Oct 08
Hello Greenline! Nice to see you again on here. I haven't been on here much the last couple of days. I love to buy things that i can wear like bracelets, necklaces and yes, things that i can put on display. But when i have to buy so many for my family and friends i look for unique key chains and other cute little things not necessarily expensive ones but i'd rather look for simple but cute souvenirs. Have a nice day my friend and take care!
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
8 Oct 08
Dear Sweetie. Yes, I didn't see you the last few days. I thought may be you were traveling. How is the weather in your area these days ? Yes, key chains are indeed nice souvenirs of the places visited. I also used to buy key chains, presents for friends as well as for own use. I am still using the key chain I bought in Singapore ten years ago. Have a nice day Sweetie.
• Philippines
8 Oct 08
No, my dear, as i have told you before i can't afford to travel yet, not even here. I have been caught up with a lot of work so i have been so busy, that is why i am on a day off today, i just need to have a break. The weather here is getting better, there are days now that almost makes you feel Christmas coming. Do you know how we celebrate Christmas here, i would love to tell you about it.Anyway, yes, i too have a key chain from Singapore, Australia and Jerusalem all were given by friends. I have one i bought from Baguio from here. I missed you my friends on here, hope you have a good night!
@Shar1979 (2722)
• United States
7 Oct 08
i normally buy shirts as souvenirs. or fancy bracelets or anything that can be used at home
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
7 Oct 08
Very nice. When you move about in the house , you can see all the places you have been to too !
@Shar1979 (2722)
• United States
7 Oct 08
yeah i know :) makes me think that i have been to a lot of places already. :)
@lrglara (1334)
• Philippines
7 Oct 08
i like boxes, jewelry boxes, vanity cases, cash boxes, cute little canisters. so if i ever go to a certain country, i would probably look for their version of these containers. :D
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
7 Oct 08
Yes indeed. That's how I like to select souvenirs too , unique to the places.
@teka44 (3420)
• Brazil
7 Oct 08
Hi greenline, nice to meet you. My choice is for different things that we can find only in this place. It can be sculptures, workmanship, bracelets etc. Have a nice day.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
8 Oct 08
Hi my dear friend Teka. How are you ? If I get a chance to come to your country, I will make sure I buy all the beautiful unique souvenirs , to be placed on my office desk !
• United States
7 Oct 08
Well, I have traveled, but not really out of the country (only Canada), so I don't really buy souvenirs since America does not seem too exotic to me. Though for a month this December- January, I will be in Sweden, and while I am there visiting my boyfriend, we will go to Spain, so I have some things in my mind that I want to buy. I am going to wait to buy my family's Christmas gifts so I can buy them in Europe, so this will include trinkets and exotic chocolates hehe. But I have thought what I will want for myself, I will want some boots of Spanish leather from Spain, and also cool shirts that show where I was, as well as other interesting local clothing. I may like to look at the jewelery as well, this sort of stuff varies in style country to country. I don't really wear jewelery, so this stuff would be aimed towards gifts. I am most excited for getting pictures, I will do a little but of digital and mostly film, it will be great! Now you have heard my rant of excitement, have a nice day!
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
8 Oct 08
Yes, indeed, that sounds very exciting. I have been to a number of countries in Europe, and do have a nice collection of souvenirs. But, I have not been to the two countries you are planning to visit, Sweden and Spain. ( I have been to their neighbors, Norway and France. ) Souvenirs from Sweden and Spain would surely be very exciting ! Wish you a nice trip !
@lilcee (2703)
• United States
7 Oct 08
Hi greenline. I collect bells so when I travel I try to find different kind of bells. I don't like to buy just any bell but I try to find the unique ones that look different than others. I like the ones that have the name of the place on it too so I can remember where I got it. Happy lotting.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
7 Oct 08
Hi Lil. Bells are very nice too as reminders of the places you have travelled to. I bought some too.
• United States
8 Oct 08
I like postcards. They have the name of the place I have visit and they have a great picture of the place. I usually don't travel with a camera so having a postcard is great.Then after that, a little stuffed animal is the best souvenir for me.
• Malaysia
16 Feb 09
usually when i travel to another country i'll get some t-shirts, fridge magnets and some shot glasses.
@dvschic (1795)
• United States
7 Oct 08
i'm weird, i get stuff i'll use in my home. for any state/city we visit in the us, we get a magnet for the fridge, its something we'll see often and remind us of our travels. for our larger trips, we get postcards and pictures for our walls. we have tons of stuff that we get on vacation, but very rarely do we use it all. i like lil things to make shadow boxes of our memories, napkins, matchbooks, menus, etc..
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
7 Oct 08
That sounds very interesting. Very nice to have things that remind of all the places you have been to !
@goldeneagle (6743)
• United States
7 Oct 08
I usually buy shot glasses to add to my collection...
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
7 Oct 08
Yes, I like those too, to place them on my desk !
• Philippines
7 Oct 08
Hey there! We're the same. I also like to buy souvenirs that I can display or put in a place where I can always see it. I also buy necklaces and bracelets. Happy posting!!
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
7 Oct 08
Necklaces and bracelets ! Yes, different countries have different designs too ! Happy posting to you too !