Top 15 Souvenirs to Buy on Your Next Trip (That You’ll Actually Use)
| November 3, 2017
Cutlery or Ceramics
Top of the list of things NOT to buy while you’re on vacation are useless pottery items – especially things that say the name of the country you’re visiting in cute, curly writing. These items are usually heavy, breakable, and completely useless.
Instead, buy functional kitchen items, and actually use them! There are several amazing kitchen stores around the world that are places of pilgrimage for home chefs. Shop copper cookware at E. Dehillerin in Paris, comb through pots and pans at Saria Stove Depot in Mumbai, and don’t forget about the massive kitchen supply stores in the Kappabashi area of Tokyo.
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Keep Your Flight Boarding Pass and Get Discounts on Your Vacation
After boarding a flight, most people just stuff their boarding pass into their carry-on and forget about it. By doing this, you’re missing out on potential savings. Many airlines offer discounts and freebies for those who keep their boarding pass. Depending on where you land, you could score savings on tourist attractions, restaurants, wine, or even airport transfers.
The Most Common Scams from Around the World
There’s nothing like traversing the world and exploring new countries and cultures, but sometimes the experience is spoiled by dishonorable people preying on uninformed travelers. If you make an effort to learn about the classic scams, you’re unlikely to fall victim to them and can just enjoy the positive side of your trip. To help, here’s a list of common scams around the world for you to get acquainted with.
How to Make Friends During Your Trip
One of the biggest fears of people who want to embark on a solo trip is being alone. They think meeting new people will be a struggle, and if they can’t find a partner to travel with, they just cancel or postpone their adventure. The truth is that with a little bit of planning and initiative, it’s actually harder to be alone than you think. The travel community is extremely welcoming and one doesn’t need to try hard to be part of it.
