Souvenir

The stories behind some of my most treasured mementos — I don’t always buy souvenirs when I travel but I like it when I find something that will be a strong reminder about the places I have been and the things I have seen and done. I’m often asked, what are my favorite places in the world. I can never…

Embarking on an adventure to a unique country can be a game-changing experience, full of exciting sights, sounds, and cultures to explore. And what better way to share those experiences with your loved ones than by bringing back a one-of-a-kind souvenir? Not only do these treasures serve as a tangible…

Crave I crave to mine her extract a deposit Just some relic souvenirs A palm print on my chest A footstep she forgot A token for my final trip Was it too much? ====== Money comes and go It pays for a beautiful funeral it stops at the grave’s edge. But memory is engraved into my bones, tattooed in my sins A testament to god to judge me The only sin I’m proud of ============== He should be proud of me.

More than a decade ago, Patrick Barkham singled out tacky holiday souvenirs from India at the start of an amusing (and apparently heartfelt) blog on the subject for The Guardian. …

I stumbled on a trick to help me let go — It doesn’t make sense to keep souvenirs in storage tubs where we’ll never look at them. Heck, we aren’t even going to remember we have them. I’ve been continuing my never-ending quest to let go of stuff my wife and I have accumulated over the years. Even though we actually…

Five favorite Singapore drugstore finds I used to struggle with figuring out what to buy for friends back home in the Philippines now that I’m based in Singapore, but I realized I was overthinking it when a visiting friend bought a bunch of mentholated / medicated oils as pasalubong or…

If you love handicrafts, then Kyrgyzstan will surprise you not only with its magnificent nature, but also with very high-quality national handmade products. Therefore, when leaving, be sure to bring a couple of souvenirs with you as a memory of an unforgettable vacation in Kyrgyzstan. Felt products Since ancient times…

And how it’s harming local communities — Murano glass is one of the best-known examples of Italy’s extraordinary craftsmanship. When the city of Venice banned the use of furnaces in the 13 th century to prevent the spread of fires, the local artisans who had mastered the art of glass-blowing moved to the nearby island of Murano…

If you love handicrafts, then Kyrgyzstan will surprise you not only with its magnificent nature, but also with very high-quality national handmade products. Therefore, when leaving, be sure to bring a couple of souvenirs with you as a memory of an unforgettable vacation in Kyrgyzstan. Felt products Since ancient times…