Get A Super Souvenir From Your Trip
Travel is one of the most rewarding experiences to have in life
. And a good way to remember your traveling adventures is to collect mementos from the new places that you visit.Just about every traveler enjoys searching for keepsakes, so here are a few suggestions about the right and wrong ways to go about doing it. Here are some tips for shopping smart when you travel.
You probably don't know that the first items collected by travelers were seashells. When landing in a new place, ship captains would often gather the shells they found while traveling.
When he returned home, he would place them in display cabinets, sometimes in rooms meant specifically for displaying the captains treasures where they would be shown off proudly when a visitor stopped by. Fine souvenirs allow owners to enjoy a locale through its associated objects.
As an example, you should strive to purchase items that you cannot get anywhere except the place you are visiting. While you can source cheaper souvenirs that are replications of native objects, these surely won't be able to compare to the value of owning a genuine item.
One example that comes immediately to mind is the plastic snow globe. They're available anywhere - at gift shops in airports, in local souvenir shops and cheap stores, and they're designed to advertise any place.
Even though snow globes have a distinctive story behind them, anyone searching for a unique souvenir should avoid purchasing one. While many people own snow globes featuring familiar Florida scenes, it's much more special to own something unique and uncommon, such as a vintage label from a crate of oranges, or perhaps an attractive find from an antique store.
Numerous bright, printed ephemera pieces represent so much more of the Sunshine State's rich heritage and the diverse culture, as well as lifestyle, of it's many residents.
You should strive to buy souvenirs that you can afford, but you will still want them to be of superior quality. It's also best if your souvenir reflects the culture and history of the travel destination.
One of my favorite mottos when souvenir shopping is that you should always be prepared to negotiate. Let's look at an example where you took a trip to Russia, and specifically St Petersburg.
You may decide that you'd like to take home a Russian nesting doll as your souvenir. Your next step would be to decide which one is the one you want out of all the nesting dolls available.
Because you will find a lot of mass produced Russian dolls, make sure to check for an authentic signature on the bottom of the dolls, look for a varnished finish that's smooth, and hand painting.
To ensure consistency, you'll want to look for dolls that have repeating patterns (such as specific landscape or city scenes, particular color of the hair/cheeks, etc), as well as details such as gold leafing and gilt finishes. All of these characteristics will make your nesting doll worth more.
During your next vacation, no matter if it is at a historical landmark or a sunny beach, think of how you'd like to remember your vacation, and what object would help you do that most effectively. Always think about what you have learned and discovered on your trip, and take that information into account.
You might choose an item that will become a much-loved, important, and valuable antique down the road. Shopping for souvenirs is one of the ways to make a connection with other cultures and be able to bring a piece of that far away world back home with you.
When traveling you always want to pack light, take only as much clothing as you'll absolutely need to avoid heavy luggage. Do pack at least one item for unseasonably warm or cool weather.
Evenings on the warmest tropical beaches can become chilly, and you'll also be in many places that are air conditioned - so take along a shawl or a sweater. Clothing that you can easily wash and wear multiple times is an even smarter idea.
Walking shoes that are supportive and comfortable are also essential. Make sure you consider what your clothes say about you.
Certain outfits scream out that you are a visitor, and could draw the attention of unscrupulous people. Misplaced suitcases happen quite often, and getting them back will take approximately seventy-two hours, and perhaps longer.
Also make sure that your friends and family know exactly where you are traveling to. You can leave an itinerary with your travel schedules, such as the addresses and phone numbers of the hotel(s), with a close friend or relative.
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