Grünerløkka: Shopping Oslo’s Eclectic Neighborhood
When I touched down in Oslo, jet lagged and indecisive, I decided to save the historic center for another day. For my first groggy afternoon in Norway, I needed an …
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A Photo Journey of a Souvenir Troll’s Travels in Norway
In Norway, trolls are everywhere. Let me clarify– in Norway’s many souvenir shops, plastic figurines of trolls are everywhere. In fact, these little trolls are so ubiquitous that you might …
The Top 15 Norway Experiences (and the Souvenirs to Remember them by)
I’m just back from a whirlwind tour of Western Norway, from Oslo up to Geiranger, and couldn’t wait to share my favorite moments from this country. While I knew that …
Souvenir Snapshot: Hollywood Gum from France
Hollywood Gum: a Souvenir from France Inspired by a Souvenir from America You might find yourself doing a double take if you walk past this colorful pack of gum– with …
An English Picnic Straight out of a Jane Austen Novel
Whenever I visit London, I’m tempted to buy a giant picnic hamper, load up on provisions, and find a perfect patch of grass— maybe in Holland Park, one of my …
Where to Buy Inexpensive Handbags in Paris’ Marais District
I never thought about researching where to buy a handbag on my visit to Paris. Paris struck me as a destination for investment designer handbags, from luxury good makers like …