italdesign
Level 2 Member
Interesting. Wonder why I can't see others'. Such as the ones in #17.
Why refrigerator magnets are the best travel souvenirs...
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Me, too. Can't see the ones in #16 and #17. Links broken?
My wife used collect magnets when she was flying. The only one she's missing is from where we met! I'm not big on souvenirs but maybe completing the collection is another reason to visit again.
Since young, I've never been big on souvenirs but I love hearing about other's collections. It's also fantastic to see travel finds used as home decor and furnishing. They hold tons of memories and are great converation starters for idle guests hanging in kitchen while we're still cooking.
My wife used collect magnets when she was flying. The only one she's missing is from where we met! I'm not big on souvenirs but maybe completing the collection is another reason to visit again.
Since young, I've never been big on souvenirs but I love hearing about other's collections. It's also fantastic to see travel finds used as home decor and furnishing. They hold tons of memories and are great converation starters for idle guests hanging in kitchen while we're still cooking.
druiddation
Level 2 Member
Thanks, got it from a little gift shop just past Gate 1 at HKG.
From a row of tourist and gift shops at BKK. Depending on the amount of small bills I have left from a trip,and the length of the line at Starbucks (if they have one) I either load the remainder of my foreign currency to my Starbucks' gift card or buy small gifts and fridge magnets from an airport gift shop.
druiddation
Level 2 Member
I can see your images in post #12. I get the "You do not have permission to view media within this album" error when clicking on the links in post 16 or 17. I noticed a couple options when trying to attach a photo to a post, Image or Media Gallery Imbed.
haserfauld
Level 2 Member
My wife and I started with magnets on our honeymoon (16 months ago). We only buy magnets on 2+ night trips (lots to do in SoCal). We want our fridge to be full!
nickelfish1
Level 2 Member
I think I might be using that rice recipe you've got up there....Since we're on the subject... dare to identify my collection? (OK, a lot of them have the name embedded, but the poor quality provides a counter balances)
nickelfish1
Level 2 Member
I have sand in empty water bottles. My intention was to layer the sand in a big beaker and write the location/date on it in colored Sharpie. But, the bottles just sit in the closet. Except for the black sand from Vik, Iceland. I've kept it on my bedside table because I like to look at it when I go to bed. Well. It is now on my dresser because I woke at 4 am completely dehydrated from my holiday party last night and tried to drink it.
nickelfish1
Level 2 Member
OH! My husband collects Mentos from our travels. He's even gotten our children being on the look out no matter where they are. Very occasionally a new flavor shows up in our neck of the woods. My plan was to take the wrappers and find a artist who can collage them. But, now he refuses to cut the wrappers off and has them in gallon bags stacked in a kitchen cabinet. I try to find him new flavors online for Christmas and Father's Day. The best/coolest flavors are in Asia....a place we've yet to go. But, NapaJapan online has been a good friend to me!
nickel285
Level 2 Member
Here's part of my growing collection
My mother hasn't been able to travel as much as she's wanted to, but she started collecting magnet from friend's and relatives who do travel. She's go 2 big magnetic boards that she hangs on the wall. I think it looks really cool, I may do that too when I get enough.
My mother hasn't been able to travel as much as she's wanted to, but she started collecting magnet from friend's and relatives who do travel. She's go 2 big magnetic boards that she hangs on the wall. I think it looks really cool, I may do that too when I get enough.
TomBradySuperFan
New Member
Flat and easily packed like magnets, I like to bring back coasters from bars. They show the local flavor and, unlike magnets, are free!
Sky WIzard
Level 2 Member
We collect coffee mugs, particularly ones from Starbucks. It is super cool everytime we drink coffee to pick one off the shelf and reminisce about that trip. A little more pricey, but more useful imo.
oopl
Silver Member
That's a good idea. Cheers!
The key chain idea is a great one, thanks for sharing. I'm beginning to shift my "souvenirs" from t shirts I never wear to Christmas ornaments.
TravMomof2
Silver Member
Refrigerator magnets are the best. I buy one everywhere I go.