What to See in Munich, Germany

Munich Souvenir Ideas


Souvenir and Gift Ideas from Munich

1.  Beer mugs or steins
2. Christmas decorations – home of the Christmas market and creator of the original Christmas tree, a lot beautiful decorations can be found here.
3. Bavarian Mustard
4. Your favourite Bavarian Beer
5. Vintage bottle opener
6. Beer Boot – Legend says that the beer boot was born when a Prussian General had a glass boot made to fulfill his dare of ‘drinking beer from his boot. The tradition sticks today.
7. Nymphenburg Porcelain
8. Traditional Dirndl
9. Gingerbread 

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What to See in Oslo, Norway

Oslo Souvenir Ideas

1. Hadeland Glassware 2. Dale of Norway Sweater 3. Linie Aquavit 4. Roros Tweed Wool Blanket5. Norway/Sweden Map Pillow 6. Melkesjokolade Chocolate 7. Cheese (Jarlsberg or brown cheese)
8. Porsgrund Porcelin vase 9. Ostehøvel (cheese slicer) 

When going on vacation bringing back souvenirs is what people to remember the trip or to give as gifts. Quickly buying something at the airport souvenir shop usually has less meaning than the souvenirs you pick up when you immerse yourself in the city and culture.

Above I included a list of a few things that Norway is known for and can add a little Norway to your home.

I forgot to included a Norwegian Troll in the list. When my dad went overseas for work when I was a child he brought my brother back one of those trolls.

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What to see in Brussels, Belgium

 

Brussels Souvenir Ideas

Souvenir Ideas

1. Speculoos Spread–  Known as cookie butter, it is like Nutella but a more cookie flavoured spread. Apparently it is delicious.
2. A collection of beer glasses for different types of beer. Pair a glass with a bottle of beer and you have a great gift for someone.
3. Maison Dandoy Gingerbread
4. Savonneries Bruxelloises soaps. A variety of different scents.
5. Belgium Map Pillow – Etsy
6. Beauty products from the local Pharmacie. Like JYB Cosmetics
7. Pierre Marcolini Chocolates
8. Pomme-Pidou Ceramic bank. Various animals.
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