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The traveller's guide to the perfect souvenir

Our holiday experts at Great Hotels of the World think it's very important to take lots of photos whilst you are on holiday - looking back through an album of photos can often bring back a rush of happy memories. We also think purchasing the right souvenir is just as important - it's almost as if you're bringing back a little piece of your holiday back home - something that you can proudly display in your home or use to create an authentic meal.

Everyone likes to bring back home a little memento of their travels. But how do you know you are buying the right thing? This guide to finding the perfect souvenir is all you will need to make sure you come come with the perfect souvenir!

• Italy - Murano glass, hand-made masks, designer clothing, olive oil and truffles, dried porcini mushrooms

• Turkey - local ceramics, raki (an anise-flavored apéritif) , Turkish delight sweets, spices and onyx

• Belgium - lace, chocolate and beer

• Japan - technological gadgets, kimonos, origami and Japanese arts and crafts

• Greece - leather goods, charms to ward-off the evil eye, ouzo, fresh olive oil and pistachio nuts

• England - English tea sets, high-street fashion and designer goods

• Scotland - tartan, quilts, Scottish shortbread, haggis and kilts 

• India - bangles, fabric, saris, cashew nuts and spices

• France - wine and cheese

• Spain - cheese, pottery, wine and jewellery

• Morocco - leather goods, intricately woven rugs and embroidered slippers

• USA - fashion, makeup and CDs

• Egypt - leather goods, jewellery, papyrus paintings, perfume and silver ornaments

Just make sure you leave lots of room in your suitcase to bring everything back with you!                                                                                                                                

                                                                         

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where can i find papyrus paper(for egyptian art)?

hi guys
actually i love painting and now i am looking forward for some ancient egyptian paintings to draw
can u tell me whr i can find papyrus paper in india or it will be too gud if u can tell me whr i can find this paper in lucknow

Dickblick art supplies has a great selection of art papers, including real papyrus. They ship worldwide.

http://www.dickblick.com/zz112/39/

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