Of all the stops on your travel-itinerary, odds are you’ve got “souvenirs” jotted down somewhere. Whether for yourself or loved ones back home, the right souvenir can serve to give others a taste of your experiences and remind you of the beautiful places you’ve been. More than just a gift-shop knick-knack, the right souvenir is always worth the hunt. So skip the tacky plastic keychain and reserve a little cash for something truly distinctive of your destination, something unique to where you’ve been that can either last for a lifetime of memories, or serve as a rare indulgence. Here to help you narrow down just what special-something you should look for (and where), we’re bringing you our list of the best souvenirs to buy from around the world! Happy travels!
/travel/photos/most-popular-souvenirs-around-the-world/ 17944
![Mexico Aerial view of Guanajuato City, Mexico](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Mexico
So what should you bring back?
![Coffee beans Coffee beans](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Coffee beans
![Italy Pizza and wine atop a wooden table with a view overlooking Florence, Italy](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Italy
So what should you bring back?
![Leather Leather jackets hanging](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Leather
![France A gargoyle sits in profile with the Eiffel Tower in the background in Paris, France](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
France
So what should you bring back?
![Eiffel Tower keychain A hand dangles a small purple Eiffel Tower keychain in front of the actual Eiffel Tower in Paris, France](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Eiffel Tower keychain
![India A Hindu priest performing rituals around a colourful idol during Diwali in India](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
India
So what should you bring back?
![Coconut silk Piles of folded silk fabrics on shelves](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Coconut silk
![China Colourful hanging paper lanterns with a busy streetscape below, photographed in China](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
China
![Tea (and tea sets) Traditional tea setting](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Tea (and tea sets)
![Cuba A Cuban city street with a flag, retro pink cab and locals walking and biking down the road](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Cuba
So what should you bring back?
![Cigars A cigar sits atop a glass of whiskey](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Cigars
![Switzerland The Swiss flag in front of snowy mountain peaks](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Switzerland
So what should you bring back?
![Chocolate A bowl of chocolate](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Chocolate
![Canada Canoes by a lake with mountain views in the background](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Canada
So what should you bring back?
![Maple syrup Maple syrup](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Maple syrup
![Thailand A traditional boat on the water in Thailand](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Thailand
So what should you bring back?
![Spices Colourful spices](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Spices
![Russia Colourful architecture in Russia](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Russia
So what should you bring back?
![Matryoshka (Nesting) Dolls Colourful nesting dolls](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)