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Make Friends and Keep in Touch           Hyojeong (18, Korea)  For me, the best souvenirs are new friends I make while traveling.  Obviously, I can’t put the people in my suitcase to take them home, but while we’re together,  I can have conversations and laugh with them.  Sometimes I add them on social media or ask for their contact information so that I can stay in touch with them.  Two years a..

Save Your SIM Cards and Hotspots             Aamir (32, India) Whether it’s for uploading status messages and selfies on social networks or for looking up the best restaurants, staying connected online is not an option but a must for many travelers these days.  However, finding an affordable way to get a reliable connection when traveling overseas can be very challenging.  So I buy a SIM card wh..

Keep Charms on a BraceletSarah (56, USA) Shortly after my wedding 30 years ago, I went on a road trip with my husband. We started in New York City and drove across the entire country to San Francisco. There, at a tiny souvenir shop, my husband found a bracelet charm in the shape of the Golden Gate Bridge. When I saw this cute little charm, I thought it would be a great souvenir to remember the t..

[1]    One of the best things that travel gives us is the memories of the places we've visited and the special experiences we had there. In order to hold on to these precious memories, we often bring home souvenirs. These souvenirs tend to be objects like postcards, fridge magnets, and key chains. However, a souvenir doesn't have to be something purchased in a gift shop. In fact, the word souve..