Questions about purchasing small items as mementos of ones travel.
Questions tagged [souvenirs]
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"5 = 1€" for souvenirs in Paris, why do they write the price this way?
In Paris, many street souvenir vendors have their stuff laid on the ground and a piece of paper says "5 = 1€". Well, 1€ for 5 souvenirs would be a pretty good price but no, the price is 5€ for 1 piece.
Why do they write the price this way?
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Is it illegal to take a piece of the Berlin Wall?
As a keepsake for my traveling in Germany, I would like to take a pebble from the Berlin Wall-is it illegal (or perhaps frowned upon) to do so? I'm aware that they sell (presumably fake) pieces in gift shops, however to me that would defeat the…
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Can I legally take washed up coral from Mexico to the USA?
I am on vacation in Mexico, and we have found lots of dead coral washed up on the shore. We would like to take some home as souvenirs, but we are not sure about the legality of doing so, for both of the countries concerned. I believe that the beach…
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Can I buy only the wine glass in the Munich Christmas market?
In Munich, GER, I plan to visit the Christmas market for some Glühwein (hot wine).
From what I read, you can return your glass and get a portion of the price back. The glass is somewhat a souvenir.
I'd like to gift one to mama and one in my bf. Can…
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Are mimikaki for real?
In Japan, a popular souvenir is mimikaki (耳かき) - a pick for cleaning the ears. They often come in decorative packaging, and have little trinkets dangling from the handle (e.g. a tiny wooden shoe). My understanding is that people buy them to give to…
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Can you still buy used panties in vending machines as a souvenir from Japan?
In 1999 I came across a vending machine of used panties while hiking through Japan. Apparently it was made illegal in 1993, but still in 1999 they seem to be wide spread. Is this still the case, or are these vending machines no longer part of…
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Do any online services offer printable maps with my itinerary drawn on?
I'm preparing a present for a friend, which is a collection of photos and items from a couple of of travels we've done together.
An idea I had was to somehow display our itinerary with notes and perhaps some pictures for each trip, like it is done…
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Where can I buy authentic cheongsachorong (청사초롱) - traditional lanterns - in Seoul?
Cheongsachorong (청사초롱) are traditional lanterns, originally used for weddings in Korea.
They are made of red and blue silk.
Cheongsachorong By Minseong Kim (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)], via Wikimedia…
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How do I address a vertical postcard?
Currently I am abroad on a summer project in Israel. I would like to send my friends some postcards, and I got this one:
and I'm not sure how to address it properly. I've been looking for some tips on the Internet, but they're all about postcards…
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Where can I buy a souvenir stamp while traveling in European cities?
Since the establishment of Schengen region, there will not be any immigration officer to stamp the passport while traveling within Schengen region. But I would still like to have collect some kind of stamps that I can keep as souvenirs when I travel…
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Buying Mozart balls at a decent price in Vienna
I'm now leaving from Vienna and I want to bring back home some nice souvenir.
And so... What's better than Mozart balls?
However last time I was here I was buying them at the airport and the price was...well.. how to say? Not a nice price, let it…
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Souvenir shops at Heydar Aliyev (Baku) airport?
I have an upcoming trip, later this month, that includes a short (1-1/2 hour) stopover in Heydar Aliyev (Baku) airport. Having never been to Azerbaijan before, I'd like to be able to pick up some kind of local souvenirs there for my family (even if…
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What are the must-buy souvenirs from Ireland?
What are typical or must-buy (non-alcoholic) souvenirs from Ireland?
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What can I take as a gift from Poland for my host, which is small and light?
I'm from Poland and I'd like to try some CouchSurfing after the trip in the mountains. I'd have to carry all things on my back, so this should be small and very light. A normally proposed souvenir from Poland is polish vodka Żubrówka, but it's not…
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Can I bring a painted Cow skull to the US with me via plane?
I bought this traditionally painted cow skull, a typical decoration item for the day of the dead. Since its bone (completely clean though) can I bring it with me on a plane as carry-on or special luggage, without having to declare it or having it…
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