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. […]
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 […]