Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Girl Drawing Pad Road Trip Concept getty “I used to be that traveler who brought home a suitcase filled with souvenirs from every tourist trap. You know the ones: shot glasses, keychains, fridge magnets, and some figurines,” Michael Donovan, travel expert and the co-founder of StayNewEngland.com told Forbes.
“But when I went home and unloaded everything, none of it truly brought back the romance of the locations I'd been. They just felt like clutter, with no greater meaning.” “I've discovered that the most memorable keepsakes don't take up much physical room or cost a lot of money,” added Donovan.
“The best keepsakes capture the actual essence and spirit of your adventures through experiences rather than tangible possessions and these days, I'm considerably more conscious of what I bring home.” Looking for inspiration on non-physical souvenirs that’ll be much more meaningful than the stuff you’d find in your average tourist shop? Here are some thoughtful suggestions from regular travelers looking to practice a more minimalist approach to memory-making while abroad: Poignant photographs “Photographs undoubtedly top my list of cherished souvenirs. Rather than snapping away indiscriminately, I aim to capture a few poignant shots that encapsulate the heart of my experiences,” said Donovan.
“An elderly gentleman playing chess at a park in Havana. The warm hues of a Tuscan sunrise..
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