Are Souvenirs A Necessary Take Home

A big chunk of our suitcase space is taken up by the souvenirs we buy on the trip. On a journey like a river cruise, you will be docking at many ports in different cities every day for the next nine to fourteen days of your cruise, which means you'll encounter hundreds of gift shops in every town, shopping center, and alleyway that you walk through.

But are all these trinkets necessary for a meaningful journey down a river?


Avoid things like keychains and monument replicas


Tiny trinkets like models of the Eiffel tower or fridge magnets are the least authentic possible type of souvenir that you can bring home. The odds are that these replicas were mass produced in some country other than that of which you were visiting, imported into the said country, and sold as their own. The worst part is that they're overpriced! If you want, you can find other these trinkets online for about a fraction of the price. But if you want a totem to make your travels significant, look for a street vendor who handcrafted a version of what you see at the gift shop.

It's worth the splurge to buy something meaningful


Suppose you were to go on one of kosher river cruises Europe tours, you should know that Europe is full of street artists who can paint you or any photo you give them on the spot. That is a souvenir worth splurging for. You won't remember walking into a gift shop and filling your basket with all the mementos you can find. What you will remember is awkwardly sitting in the middle of the street posing for a portrait. At the moment it won't feel so good, but it's something you look back at and laugh.

Take plenty of photos and buy a bottle of perfume


You may have heard this before 'take photos, leave nothing.' Souvenirs aren't just meant for the people who didn't go on vacation; you need to bring something back for yourself too. Your memory is altered by time, but pictures stay the same. As for the bottle of perfume, smell is the strongest sense. It has the power to bring you back in time and relive a moment. You could be on kosherica or KRC, just be sure to remember us and your journey.


Buy chocolate, lots of it


Let's face it; there's only one thing that people ask for, and it is to 'bring home chocolate!' Anywhere you go in the world; there's some form of chocolate that the locals enjoy. Chocolate is the only thing worth going over baggage for. So bring as much as you can because there's no doubt that everyone at home (and you) will enjoy this sweet treat.

Aside from thinking of what to buy and how much you can bring home, think of being a smart buyer instead. Remember to practice sustainable shopping when you're on the hunt for souvenirs.

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