Royal Mile Shops: Good buys or Tourist traps in Edinburgh, Scotland?
The Royal Mile– a walk through Edinburgh’s history While we may try to avoid a town’s busy high street (and its touristy shops) when we travel, sometimes the high street …
Souvenir
Red Solo Cups– the hottest American Souvenir?
Could the ubiquitous red Solo cup be an American cultural icon? Solo cups have been around for as long as I can remember. As a child, I drank cokes from …
Collecting Souvenir Patches and Badges around the World
Souvenir Patches: A Colorful Collection When I saw first saw Daniel Daugherty’s souvenir collection of patches and badges from around the world, I was immediately intrigued by them and asked …
Shopping Covent Garden- London’s Most Convenient Market for Handmade Souvenirs
Shopping Covent Garden’s Apple Market for Souvenirs made in England While other London markets like Spitafields and Brick Lane may be more famous, Covent Garden’s Apple market is the only …
Tourist Tips for attending a Barclays Premier League Football Match (and Souvenir Kits)
Barclays Premier League: Everything a tourist needs to know to see a live soccer match (and bring home a souvenir kit) Football in England– A tradition with a long history …
Love Cake Boss? Carlo’s Bake Shop– an Easy Visit from NYC (with tasty souvenirs!)
The Cake Boss and Carlo’s Bake Shop: just my neighborhood bakery Carlo’s Bake Shop– yes that bakery, the one featured on the wildly popular reality show, Cake Boss— was once …