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Shopping: Things To Buy When Travelling

Retail therapy is always fun part of travel that we indulge.  The thing is, what should you buy when you go to a new country?  There are so many things a new country you're visiting has that you can't get back at home.  There are also souvenirs that you might want to pick up before you go and you don't want to miss your chance.

Shopping covers all of our best guides from around the world that answers the question "what should I buy?".

Icelandic Souvenirs You Can’t Forget To Buy

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As you’re planning your trip to Iceland, something that often doesn’t deserve enough attention is figuring out what to buy in Iceland before you go. This could be for yourself or for family and friends back home. It’s worth thinking about Icelandic souvenirs to buy so you can plan those stops along the way. Read […]

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51 Gifts For Travel Lovers That They’ll Actually Want in 2023

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Whether it’s for the holiday season or for a special occasion such as a birthday, these are simply awesome gifts for travel lovers in your life that suit all budgets. A lot has changed in the travel space this past year but that doesn’t mean the wanderlust has fizzled away for the intrepid globetrotter (which […]

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Best World Map with Pins for Travellers at Home

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As travellers, we’re always seeking to bring a slice of our adventures, experiences, and ultimately our memories home.  We do it by collecting things like magnets and pins, and we also trinkets small  and large to display proudly at home.  One way of bringing the world home is by putting up a large world map […]

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What to Buy in Japan and Where – Cheap Shopping Ideas For Souvenirs and Gifts

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You’re in Japan or planning a trip to Tokyo and beyond but not sure what kind of shopping you should do.  I can tell you from personal experience that there are a lot of great opportunities to buy souvenirs, gifts, food, local specialties, kitchenware, beauty products, and more.  This guide includes some of the things […]

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5 Tasty New Zealand Souvenirs You Have To Buy Before You Leave

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After you’ve spent all those weeks in the beautiful country, you’re naturally going to start to think about what to bring back home.  I for one am not a fan of the kitschy souvenirs you find in every tourist shop because what friend or family really wants another t-shirt from a place they’ve never been, […]

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9 Tasty Snacks in Japan That Make Great Souvenirs

Deliciousness overload is a real thing in Japan.  Everywhere you look, literally everything looks appetizing and you’ll want to try it all.  Thing is, you quickly learn two things.  1) Nothing is labelled in English so you don’t know what it is or what’s good and 2) There’s so much that looks good, it’s hard […]

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10 Awesome Travel Gifts on Etsy For Travel Friends

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If you haven’t heard of Etsy, you’ve been missing out!  Etsy is a gathering place for talented artists worldwide selling their handmade pieces.  While you might naturally think that this is more for arts & crafts lovers that are looking for quilts and jewelry, you’ll also find amazing rustic wooden crafts, leather goods, home décor, and […]

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