Finding Smurfs and Comics in Brussels
My familiarity with comic books ends at Archie and Casper the Ghost. My brother, on the other hand, has a comic book collection so massive it requires its own insurance …
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Tasteful French Souvenirs from the Best Paris Museum You’ve Never Heard of
Yes I love the Musee D’Orsay, L’Orangerie and even the Louvre. But after several visits to Paris, I’ve covered all the must-see museums– each of which requires a hefty entrance …
Shopping Liberty London Shirts, Art Fabrics and Haberdashery
Liberty London is my favorite department store in London– in a past post we took a virtual photo tour of this unique store and souvenir shopped the iconic print accessories …
Souvenirs for Candy Fanatics: Old-Timey British Sweets
The British, with their love of sweets, are well-known for making delicious candy that is craved worldwide (there is a reason most large American supermarkets have a dedicated British sweets …
Ladurée Macarons in Paris: Worth bringing home as a souvenir?
We all know that Paris is famous for its macarons. But with macaron shops popping up worldwide, including outposts of famous Parisian patisseries, should you even bother to buy macarons …
Traditional Hungarian Souvenirs at Budapest’s Central Market Hall
On a quick visit to Budapest, the best place to see a variety of local Hungarian handicrafts and souvenirs in one place is at the Central Market Hall (also called …