One of the most enjoyable parts of traveling the globe is finding exciting and interesting mementos. Whether you are the type to scour the unknown streets for truly one-of-a-kind items, or are happy with the common goodies in your typical tourist shop, one thing we all face is finding a way to get this stuff home. Sometimes this is easier said than done.
On my last trip to Japan, I had quite a souvenir adventure of my own and was actually in a panic hours before flying home. One of the “must haves” I wanted to pick up was an umbrella. The local girls in my office had the most adorably slim and delicate umbrella—which I fell head over heels for. So, I made it a mission to hunt down a few to bring back.
