Visiting the Goo Goo Shop in Nashville for Iconic Chocolate Souvenirs
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 […]
Visiting the Frank Lloyd Wright House and Gift Shop in Oak Park
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 […]
Souvenir Shopping at Charleston’s City Market: What to Buy, a Photo Tour
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 […]
Top 24 Souvenirs to Bring Home from Ireland: the Definitive Guide
Ah Ireland– land of saints and scholars, dramatic scenery, the craic and warm-hearted people– and amazing souvenirs. My trips to Ireland are always memorable, and I love reminiscing about my Irish travels when I use one of my many Irish souvenirs. For those who love to shop for unique local souvenirs, or even for those […]
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. […]