“In a person's lifetime there maybe not more than half a dozen occasions that he can look back to in the certain knowledge that right then, at that moment, there was room for nothing but happiness in his heart.”― Ernestine Gilbreth Carey, Belles on their toes.
Travelling is one of the best experiences one can have during their time. Each trip carries with itself lots of memories, new experiences, and lessons to learn. Whether you are on your honeymoon at a couple-friendly hotel in Bangalore or your entire family is on a weekend getaway at a hotel booked at hourly basis in Delhi, every moment is joyful. Moments like these nourish your soul by which your entire life get enriched. Right from the boarding in flights to check-outs from hotel rooms, every moment is worth experiencing. But when the trip is over and when you are back in your daily life, your mind keeps on going back and forth to the happenings of the trip. If you have some souvenirs or some things from the trip, it gets easy to talk about it and remember the experience. Here are the top 7 things that you can pick from your travel destination so that you can keep them as memories of the trip.
1-Fridge magnet
Fridge Magnets are one of the easiest things to collect when you are on a trip. They are small and easy to carry. You can find a variety of fridge magnets with unique designs right from the airports to the local markets. Many people love collecting fridge magnets. You can get them easily stick to your fridge and boast about your traveling journey. It will give you immense pleasure when you look at the fridge full of different magnets attached to it. You will feel so proud of the various adventures you have undergone in life through these trips.
2-Souvenir
“Keep some souvenirs of your past, or how will you ever prove it wasn’t all a dream”- Ashleigh Brilliant
Keep picking up things that you find unique to the city or the place. Like, when you visit the famous Taj Mahal, do not forget to buy a miniature marble Taj Mahal to carry it with you or when you visit Mumbai, make sure to collect a miniature gateway of India showpiece wherever you can find. There are so many showpieces depicting the city, available at affordable prices. Make sure to take out some time to buy some. It can also be gifted to your loved ones who are waiting for you back at home. You can have a collection of miniature monuments of the world at your showcase.
3-Any indigenous handloom
Next time when you book a hotel room at Bangalore to attend a business conference, make sure to take out some time to check out some handloom shops. You will be amazed to see the variety of kanjeevaram sarees there. Anywhere you go around the country, they have their authentic indigenous designs. The handloom industry is the pride of India. You can buy a beautiful saree or Kashmiri pashmina shawl to gift your mother. The next time, you attend a wedding party, make sure to wear these collections and boast about your adventure there. Not many get to have this wonderful experience
4-Contact info of the hotel that you are staying
“Keep some souvenirs of your past, or how will you ever prove it wasn’t all a dream”- Ashleigh Brilliant
Whenever you are away on a trip, the hotel room becomes your new home. The services, food, and care are taken by the hotels nowadays are par excellence. They will take care of your requests and needs. While check-outs, make sure to thank them with all your heart. Paying gratitude will make them remember you forever. In the end, make sure to get their contact info. That will help you to book the hotel room for any further trips in the future with some discounts.
5-Photographs with local people
“What I like about photographs is that they capture a moment that’s gone forever, impossible to reproduce.”
With the advancement in technology and smartphones in hands, everyone has a camera with them 24*7. Hence, clicking pictures on the go is a new trend. Instant photos, instant videos, and Insta moments are flooding social media. It’s always said that it is the moments that you spend with people which makes beautiful memories. The waiter that always serves your food, the driver of your car who has been your travel guide, the hotel boy who knocks your door asking for room service, etc. each one of them had put their best effort in making your trip a grand success. A photograph with them will not only make them feel special but it will also make you feel thankful towards them every day of your life.
6-Recipe of local cuisine
When you visit any place, it is the thing of pride for the local communities to make you taste some local cuisines. Every state has its traditional breakfast, sweet delicacies, and special curries, make sure to have a taste of a few of them. Do not forget to thank the chef and then ask for the recipe. It will make the local people feel proud of their cuisine. Later on, when you want to have a taste of the food, you can easily make them by flipping through the pages of your recipe book that you have collected.
7-Lots and lots of memories
Last but not the least, make beautiful memories on your trip. Make sure to enjoy every moment of the trip. Whether it is a business trip or a honeymoon, family vacation, or solo trip, make sure to book good hotel rooms on an hourly basis or 24 hourly basis and give your 100% best in making the trip a success so that you can cherish it forever.
“Memory is the diary we all carry about with us.”- Oscar Wilde
Souvenirs, photographs, fabrics, etc. will remain with you for a very long time. Whenever you see them later in life, you will only get a smile on your face.
“If you are feeling fancy-free, come wander through the world with me, any place we chance to be will be a rendezvous. Two for the road, we will travel through the years, collecting precious memories, selecting souvenirs, and living life the way we please."- HENRY MANCHINI