Shopping a Hungarian Supermarket (When You Don’t Speak Hungarian)
Hungarian Supermarket Shopping: Lost in Translation I loved shopping the Hungarian supermarket for souvenirs– the packaging, flavors and type of items were all so different looking than anything I’d seen in other European countries. But while being unable to read foreign labels can be a fun adventure, full of surprises, it’s also a risk. Sure […]
Shopping Bangkok’s Chinatown Market for Souvenirs
If you haven’t had enough of Bangkok’s spectacular markets (see my two posts on Chatuchak here and here), consider visiting a slightly different Thai market– in Bangkok’s Chinatown. While it might not seem obvious to visit Chinatown in Thailand, Chinatown is very much a part of the local Thai culture. I’ve visited Chinatowns in New […]
Best Souvenirs from Brittany and Normandie: What to Bring Home
A region I’ve been dying to visit for the shopping and souvenirs alone is Northwest France. Normandy and Brittany are pretty unique in that nearly all the best souvenirs (and there are quite a few) are specific to the region. For example, the dramatic Breton coastline and tradition of fishing means you’ll find excellent fish […]
Cuberdons: the Best Belgian Souvenir you’ve Never Heard of
Everyone knows Belgium is famous for its chocolate and waffles, but have you heard of the other sweet Belgian treat, the cuberdon? Cuberdons: A Sweet Brussels Souvenir Cuberdons are a Belgian candy, easily identified by their cone-shape and deep purple color. Cuberdons (also called the Ghent Nose) are made from a sweet mix of red […]
Udaipur, India: Souvenir Shopping Miniature Silk Elephant Paintings
A Reader Shares her Favorite Souvenirs Shopping from Udaipur, India I love when readers share their favorite souvenirs from their travels, especially when it’s a place I haven’t had a chance to visit yet. While I still haven’t made it to India, a reader shared some gorgeous souvenirs, mini silk paintings of elephants, while visiting Udaipur, […]
The Best Tea Place to Buy Tea in Paris: Mariage Frere, a Unique French Souvenir
While most everyone is familiar with British tea, head just over the channel and you’ll find that France also has a long, centuries-old tradition of tea. The Tradition of Tea in France Tea was enjoyed in the French courts, and was very much an upper class thing. But unlike in Great Britain, tea never really […]