How to Shop a Mexican Supermarket for Cheap Souvenirs
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 […]
Shopping La Ciudadela, Mexico City’s Best Market for Souvenirs
Mexico City is known for its shopping. But after some research and asking friends who live there, I learned the shopping, as fabulous as it was, was mostly geared to higher end designer fashions– with prices to match. As always, I seek out the more accessible shopping, interesting souvenirs that are representative of the region. […]
Why I Loved Zion National Park–Souvenirs, Hikes and Jaw Dropping Scenery
I recently took an amazing road trip through all five of Utah’s National Parks. I can’t quite pick a favorite park since they were all so different and incredible in their own way. But to me, Zion National Park represents everything a US National Park should be– breathtaking vistas, unique scenery and one of a […]
Guide to Visiting the Unclaimed Baggage Store: a Photo Tour
Before venturing too far out of your way on an Alabama road trip, you might wonder whether it’s worth it to visit the Unclaimed Baggage Store. My mom and her husband (traveling via RV) made a recent side trip here while staying in nearby Guntersville (for more on what to do and where to stay scroll […]
Best Chocolate Babka Souvenir to Bring Home from New York City
Babka, I hear, has made a comeback, splattered all over Instagram with modern versions and recipes incorporating this traditional dessert. For those unfamiliar with this sweet treat, babka is a cross between a cake and a bread, with chocolate or cinnamon infused between flaky layers. As a staple at New York’s traditional Jewish bakeries, it […]
Top Souvenirs to Bring Home from Ghana
This guest post is written by a personal friend, Leigh Fraiser, an avid traveler and knowledgable shopper! Leigh shares her insider tips on a location she has spent a lot of time in, Ghana. I travel a good bit for my job, often to far-flung locations that don’t have well worn tourist paths. Travel books […]