Tourists use souvenirs as either gifts or for themselves to cherish and remember their time on vacation, and there's been a huge amount of innovation in this area. Whether it's a customized sculpture or a piece of history signed by a famous person, adding a special touch to souvenirs is what makes them memorable.
Pictures are awesome ways to remember the good parts of vacations but sometimes having a physical piece of evidence is even better. Sporting a piece of your own history is not only important for nostalgic purposes but it can also make a statement.
Getting a quirky souvenir is proof of one's globetrotting prowess. It also shows off the personality of the wearer, killing two birds with one well-traveled stone.
27 Unique Takes on Souvenirs
These Quirky Souvenirs Will Help Travelers Remember the Good Times:
Michael Baxter — Mar 7, 2014 — Business
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Urban Essence Branding
Canned Air from Prague Offers a Whiff that Keeps on Giving
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Sarcastic Souvenir Bags
These Unofficial London 2012 Olympics Totes Support Employment For Women
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Swanky Floral Trinkets
The Chanel Camelia Brode Holiday 2011 Jewelry Collection is Sparkly
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Flighty Fashion Branding
Air Asia T-Shirt Packaging Takes Off From Traditional Merchandising
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Contemporary Home Alters
Autel by Mr & Mr Displays Personal Treasures in Simple Customizable Way
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3D British Scene Stationery
The Pop-Up London Cards are the Perfect Postcard
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Microsoft Window Mugs
Coffee_Interface Cups Mirror the Functions in the Corner of Your Screen
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Calligraphic City Name Necklaces
Identify Yourself with These Hand-Designed Necklaces of City Name
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Typographic Self-Portraits
The 'You Are Your Words' Website Makes Pictures from Written Words
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Fanciful Feather Art
Ian Davie Paints Intricate Images onto Bird Souvenirs
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Graffiti-Printed Luxury Luggage
The Giorgio's Weekend Holdall is a Rare Piece of Art
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Big Apple Essence Souvenirs
Canned Air from New York City is Filled with the Spirit of the City
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LED Concert Wristbands
Xylobands Let the Audience Become a Part of the Performance
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Organic Handmade Rattles
'Noli Noli' Uses Beeswax and Shea Butter for Natural Fun
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Personalized Toy Soldiers
Be Your Own Souvenir Project Uses 3D Printing for Customized Trinkets
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DIY Ice Scuptures
Lucy Hargrave's Auspops Make an Epic Souvenir
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Forever-Lit Fireflies
The Electronic Firefly in a Jar is Beautiful and Nostalgic
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Travel Curiosity Ceramics
The Cornelis Souvenir Vase Shows Off Eclectic Charm
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Pop-Up Postcards
'Man vs Ink' Creates Peppy Prints Straight Out of Portland, Oregon
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Ghoulish Undead Trinkets
The Zombie Finger Keychain is a Fun Accessory to Honor The Walking Dead
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Animal Excrement Souvenirs
Prague Zoo Elephant Dung is the Stinkiest Souvenir of All Time
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Souvenir Badge Bottles
'City in a Jar' is Filled With Marvelous Monument Momentos
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Trinket Tune Players
The Mugo MP3 Player is a Peculiar Audio Device
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Tiny Droid Trinkets
These ‘Zibits Mini Robots' are Controllable and Affordable
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Painted Coin Shoe Accessories
The Penny Loafer Makes a Comeback Using the Benjo Colored Pennies
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Oceanic Lobster Clutches
Show Your Love of Water and Fashion with the Charlotte Olympia Pandora
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Undrinkable Art Water
Bottled Amsterdam Canal Water Commemorates 400 Years of the City's Waterways
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