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February 13, 2025 | 10:48 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Traveling abroad is always an enriching experience, and bringing home a piece of the journey makes it even more memorable. But many people encounter troubles in finding the perfect keepsake to capture the essence of a destination. If you are wondering what local goods to buy, here are some of the most popular souvenirs around the world.
Most Popular Souvenirs
Icelolly and Alibaba highlighted ornaments, jewelry, and magnets as the most popular souvenirs among international tourists, with other goods including:
1. Ornaments
Ornaments like miniatures of destinations and local cultural symbols remain the most popular souvenirs for their endless variation. Getting yourself or your loved one's ornaments representing the adventures you have taken feels rewarding. It’s even better if you buy them from small businesses that often showcase exceptional craftsmanship, taking a better angle of your destination sites.
2. Postcards
Offering a visual snapshot of the place you visited during the holiday, postcards can be either mailed to loved ones or kept as a travel diary. As everything has become digitized, receiving a postcard can be seen as a sweet gesture. If plastered on your travel diary, you can write down a letter to your future self, making the vacation even more meaningful.
3. Magnets
Magnet is an affordable option for the most popular souvenirs that are easy to find, buy, and carry. Interestingly, these goods are often overlooked, as many people see them as trivial items. However, you can always handpick the most unique magnet which represents the destination you visit and make it a collectible souvenir for the next trip.
4. Keychains
With the emergence of trendy figure keychains across the world, this lightweight travel memento is gaining traction from international tourists. These items are also very versatile; you can use them as keyrings and even bag charms. Featuring country flags, traditional motifs, and famous monuments, keychains can easily be a great reminder of your vacation time.
5. Handmade Jewelry
Locally crafted jewelry is one of the most popular souvenirs, renowned for its distinctive features. Many travelers love to bring shiny items such as beaded bracelets from Africa, handmade silver pieces from Thailand, and turquoise rings from Mexico. These accessories make stylish keepsakes that are rich in cultural significance.
6. Textiles
Beyond T-shirts that feature iconic phrases, landmarks, or national emblems, numerous travelers are looking for fabrics to take home. These textiles or apparel serve as wearable memories that are perfect to remind you of the vacation you concluded. If you run out of souvenir ideas, consider getting tablecloths, dish towels, pillowcases, blankets, or even carpets.
7. Local Snacks and Sweets
While it’s not possible to bring back home local cuisine, you can always opt to buy edible local treats like cookies, candies, and chocolate that are easy to carry. As one of the most popular souvenirs, these snacks are often regional exclusives that you can’t find anywhere but in their home countries. Bringing home chocolates from Switzerland, matcha treats from Japan, or baklava from Turkey allows you to relive the flavors of your journey.
ICELOLLY | ALIBABA
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