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Many of our readers such as these guys) enjoy buying fun gifts at local supermarkets when they travel. We're looking for ones to print in Budget Travel's next issue. Send your pics to us by email: letters@budgettravel.com.
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(The image on the left is of a $4 bag of dates with a silly label on it -- "Dat'cha!" --that was recently for sale at the Julius Meinl store in downtown Vienna. But surely you've found supermarket souvenirs that are more fun or exotic than that. Hope to hear from you soon!)
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I ask for the "freebie" beer pads at all the establishments we visit in foreign countries ...People love them for souvenirs!
Several years ago I framed about 30 various colorful beer pads and won a blue ribbon at the fair with it!
It hangs in my kitchen for comments and memories!
Posted By Clare Reed on April 26, 2007, 10:23 AM
Clare, Thanks for sharing your story. That's a fun one!
--Sean O'Neill, w/ BudgetTravelOnline.com
Posted By Blog Editor on April 26, 2007, 10:39 AM
In Germany, that coaster is known as a Bierdeckel. In many establishments, they use these to run your tab, marking on the edge each time you get a beer. They are good souvenirs, cheap, light, easy to pack!
Posted By Mike Anderson on April 30, 2007, 3:02 AM
My recent favorite souvenir is from The Bull and Whistle Pub in Key West.
It's a card reading "Gone to Pee - Leave my Drink Alone"
Posted By rae mills on April 30, 2007, 8:20 AM
Spices are a specialty item I always purchase at a foreign supermarket. Pepper (Poivre noir) and Parsley (Peterselie) take on a certain flair in my spice rack.
Posted By Betty Garner on April 30, 2007, 11:09 AM
My husband and I always buy coffee in the super markets. When we drink it at home, it brings back the wonderful memories. I also buy local tea to bring home. Coffee from Italy is great at home.
Posted By maxilee mcnicol on May 2, 2007, 6:07 PM