I love visiting Los Angeles– the swaying palms, breathtaking hikes, perfect weather, shopping and cultural opportunities all offer so much to do. And the food is to die for, especially if you love Mexican. Despite all the cool things to do in Los Angeles, every “best” L.A. souvenir list I’ve seen focuses on the ultra […]
As someone who lived in Nashville for three years during law school, I was curious to see what was being written about the best souvenirs and shopping in the area. I was disappointed to see that most of the “best souvenirs in Nashville” lists focus on the new Nashville, filled with hipster shops and the […]
If I had to name one crowd-pleasing Nashville souvenir that’s definitively local, inexpensive and easily transportable, it would be the goo goo cluster. Goo goo clusters are an iconic chocolate candy made right in Nashville (the actual factory is downtown). The perfect combination of chocolate, gooey-ness and crunch, goo goo clusters are considered the first […]
When visiting big city Chicago, it’s fun to get out of the city and get a totally different experience far from the skyscrapers. A quick hop on the L train will take you to the storybook suburb of Oak Park, a mecca for architecture lovers and fans of Frank Lloyd Wright. You don’t have to […]
When I arrived in Charleston, South Carolina I was thrilled to learn that the city’s number one tourist attraction was a huge, centrally located market called City Market. Charleston’s City Market is a great venue for finding gifts and souvenirs, or just browsing and learning about local goods. The market itself is located right on […]
In every country I visit I try to fit in a stop at the local grocery store. They are a great source for edible souvenirs at the same rock bottom prices the locals pay. Shopping a foreign supermarket is also an interesting window into the local culture. While you need to be mindful of customs […]
