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 Diamond Jubilee Tea Towel Queen Elizabeth II 2nd Souvenir Gift 60 Years Royalty $5.07 Time Remaining: 26d 44m Buy It Now for only: $5.07 |
 Diamond Jubilee Tea Towel Blue Queen Elizabeth II 2nd Souvenir Gift Royalty $5.11 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 49m |
 Commemorative Queens Diamond Jubilee Kitchen Tea Towel Cloth British Souvenir $4.61 Time Remaining: 10d 1m Buy It Now for only: $4.61 |
 Australian Souvenir Tea Towel Melbourne Australia Tram Skyline Yarra River a019b $7.33 Time Remaining: 12d 18h 21m Buy It Now for only: $7.33 |
 Linen Tea Towel From New Zealand HAERE MAL Genuine Derek Souvenir Vintage $16.00 Time Remaining: 23h 10m Buy It Now for only: $16.00 |
 Australian Souvenir Australia Oven Mitt Pot Holder Tea Towel 100 Cotton KT32 $9.72 Time Remaining: 7d 18h 24m Buy It Now for only: $9.72 |
 Australian Souvenir The Great Barrier Reef Fish 100 Cotton Kitchen Tea Towel $5.86 Time Remaining: 9d 15h 1m Buy It Now for only: $5.86 |
 Diamond Jubilee Tea Towel Blue Queen Elizabeth II 2nd Souvenir Gift Royalty $4.67 Time Remaining: 23d 19h 43m Buy It Now for only: $4.67 |
 Diamond Jubilee Tea Towel Queen Elizabeth II 2nd Souvenir Gift 60 Years Royalty $3.74 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 49m |
 LONDON OLYMPICS 2012 SOUVENIR TEA TOWEL BY ULSTER WEAVERS OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE $17.18 Time Remaining: 9d 1h 45m Buy It Now for only: $17.18 |
 Australian Souvenir Australia Aboriginal Art Tea Towel Homeward Bound Kangaroo $12.65 Time Remaining: 13d 8h 23m Buy It Now for only: $12.65 |
 Red London Tea Towel Souvenir Gift Big Ben Telephone Box Olympics Jubilee UK New $5.07 Time Remaining: 18d 20h Buy It Now for only: $5.07 |
 Australia Souvenir Tea Towel Australian Floral Flowers Map $7.77 Time Remaining: 12d 18h 20m Buy It Now for only: $7.77 |
 Historical London Tea Towel Souvenir Gift Big Ben Telephone Box Olympics UK $4.67 Time Remaining: 19d 1h 7m Buy It Now for only: $4.67 |
 Australian Souvenir Aboriginal Art Tea Towel Animals Map Australia Blue O049 $12.65 Time Remaining: 13d 8h 23m Buy It Now for only: $12.65 |
 Australian Souvenir Rosella Australia Bird Tomato Sauce Tea Towel a019b $7.33 Time Remaining: 14d 7h 37m Buy It Now for only: $7.33 |
 Blackpool Cotton Tea Towel Pictorial Zoo Tram Tower Holiday Souvenir $1.55 Time Remaining: 16h 25m |
 VINTAGE LINEN COTTON TEA TOWEL SOUVENIR PAPUA NEW GUINEA MUDMEN BIRD PARADISE $10.74 Time Remaining: 29d 6h 50m Buy It Now for only: $10.74 |
 Australian Souvenir Tea Towel 9 Australia Birds $7.33 Time Remaining: 15d 16h 53m Buy It Now for only: $7.33 |
 NEW ZEALAND TEA TOWELS 55 LINEN HOLIDAY SOUVENIRS PARRS PRODUCTS LTD NEVER USED $7.04 Time Remaining: 9d 21h 50m Buy It Now for only: $7.04 |
 LONDON OLYMPICS 2012 SOUVENIR TEA TOWEL BY ULSTER WEAVERS OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE $17.18 Time Remaining: 9d 1h 42m Buy It Now for only: $17.18 |
 Assorted Novelty Retro Souvenir Vintage Ceramic Pottery Coffee Tea Mug Cup Gift $16.15 Time Remaining: 27d 3h 17m Buy It Now for only: $16.15 |
 Australian Souvenir Australia Aboriginal Art Tea Towel Riverside Dreaming O043 $9.72 Time Remaining: 12d 20h 30m Buy It Now for only: $9.72 |
 TASMANIA SOUVENIR TEA TOWEL $4.89 Time Remaining: 17h 58m |
 TEA TOWELS SOUVENIR OF COUNTRIES MANY TO CHOOSE FROM $6.79 Time Remaining: 27d 19h 18m Buy It Now for only: $6.79 |
 LONDON OLYMPICS 2012 SOUVENIR TEA TOWEL BY ULSTER WEAVERS OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE $17.18 Time Remaining: 11d 19h 4m Buy It Now for only: $17.18 |
 VINTAGE UNUSED LINEN TEA TOWEL AUSTRALIAN FLORA FAUNA MAP SOUVENIR MIDDLETON SA $10.74 Time Remaining: 29d 6h 42m Buy It Now for only: $10.74 |
 Australian Souvenir Tea Towel Melbourne Kangaroo Koala Penguin Map Tram A019s $6.84 Time Remaining: 13d 8h 24m Buy It Now for only: $6.84 |
 Australian Souvenir Tea Towel Australia State Map Kangaroo Aboriginal Emu A019s $6.84 Time Remaining: 13d 8h 23m Buy It Now for only: $6.84 |
 Australian Souvenir Australia Aboriginal Art Tea Towel Bushland Dreaming O042 $9.72 Time Remaining: 12d 20h 30m Buy It Now for only: $9.72 |
 Australian Souvenir Wildflower Orchid Leschenaultia White Tea Towel Australia $8.75 Time Remaining: 12d 18h 26m Buy It Now for only: $8.75 |
 SWAN HILL FOLK MUSEUM VERY EARLY SOUVENIR TEA TOWEL $4.89 Time Remaining: 18h 11m |
 Australian Souvenir Australia Aboriginal Art Tea Towel Wetland Dreaming O046 $9.72 Time Remaining: 18d 9h 42m Buy It Now for only: $9.72 |
 Australian Souvenir Wildflowers Banksia Wattle Tea Towel Australia States a019b $8.75 Time Remaining: 12d 18h 21m Buy It Now for only: $8.75 |
 Australian Souvenir Australia Oven Mitt Pot Holder Tea Towel 100 Cotton KT36 $12.65 Time Remaining: 7d 18h 25m Buy It Now for only: $12.65 |
 Australian Souvenir Waltzing Matilda Tea Towel By Andrew Barton Banjo Paterson $6.84 Time Remaining: 27d 14h 29m Buy It Now for only: $6.84 |
 Australian Souvenir Wildflower Animals Bird Map Tea Towel Australia States a019b $7.33 Time Remaining: 12d 18h 21m Buy It Now for only: $7.33 |
 LONDON OLYMPICS 2012 SOUVENIR TEA TOWEL BY ULSTER WEAVERS OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE $17.18 Time Remaining: 11d 18h 56m Buy It Now for only: $17.18 |
 Coucke of France Souvenir Paris Cuisine et Table Tea Towel $18.45 Time Remaining: 17d 2h 6m Buy It Now for only: $18.45 |
 NEW ZEALAND MARTON SOUVENIR TEA TOWEL $4.89 Time Remaining: 18h 19m |
 Australian Souvenir Australia Aboriginal Art Tea Towel Waterhole Dreaming O045 $9.72 Time Remaining: 12d 20h 30m Buy It Now for only: $9.72 |
 San Francisco Personalized Mug They Didnt Have My Name Coffee Tea Souvenir $19.99 Time Remaining: 18d 5h 23m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 LONDON TOWN TEA TOWEL BY ULSTER WEAVERS A GREAT SOUVENIR FOR THE OLYMPICS 2012 $17.18 Time Remaining: 11d 19h 17m Buy It Now for only: $17.18 |
 Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee 2012 SOUVENIR Tea Towels X2 NEW $15.62 Time Remaining: 28d 5h 45m Buy It Now for only: $15.62 |
 Lg VINTAGE souvenir LINEN TEA TOWEL NEW ZEALAND sheep kiwis Yellow browns white $17.59 Time Remaining: 20d 18h 22m Buy It Now for only: $17.59 |
 Australian Souvenir Tea Towel Melbourne Cricket Flower Station Australia a019b $8.75 Time Remaining: 14d 7h 39m Buy It Now for only: $8.75 |
 VINTAGE STILL NEW 100 IRISH LINEN SOUVENIR TEA TOWEL SCOTTIE DOGS 29 X 18 $6.99 Time Remaining: 3d 3h 45m |
 VINTAGE PURE LINEN TEA TOWEL SOUVENIR OF BRIGHT AND DISTRICT $10.74 Time Remaining: 9d 6h 45m Buy It Now for only: $10.74 |
 Australian Souvenir Tea Towel 100 Cotton Aboriginal Art 48cm x 80 cm $2.92 Time Remaining: 5d 13h 17m Buy It Now for only: $2.92 |
 UNUSED 100 COTTON TEA TOWEL SOUVENIR OF MINDIL BEACH SUNSET MARKET DARWIN NT $8.78 Time Remaining: 20d 5h 46m Buy It Now for only: $8.78 |
 FABULOUS VINTAGE UNUSED LINEN COTTON TEA TOWEL A SOUVENIR FROM LORNE VICTORIA $10.74 Time Remaining: 24d 13h 31m Buy It Now for only: $10.74 |
 FABULOUS VINTAGE UNUSED PURE LINEN SOUVENIR TEA TOWEL MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA $10.74 Time Remaining: 19d 6h 2m Buy It Now for only: $10.74 |
 Tea Cloth Nautical Souvenirs Shipping Areas Tea Towel $7.02 Time Remaining: 29d 2h 3m Buy It Now for only: $7.02 |
 VINTAGE UNUSED LINEN COTTON SOUVENIR TEA TOWEL HISTORICAL MELBOURNE $10.74 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 18m Buy It Now for only: $10.74 |
 SOUVENIR MAP OF SCOTLAND KITCHEN TEA TOWEL30X195 NEW MADE IN BRITAIN 100COTTON $4.97 Time Remaining: 5d 6h 35m |
 Texas Highest Bridge Ice Tea Glass souvenir edition $12.00 Time Remaining: 9h 47m Buy It Now for only: $12.00 |
 Sea World Coffee Cup Mug Silver Plated Metal Shamu Shamoo Souvenir SeaWorld Tea $17.60 Time Remaining: 8d 23h 6m Buy It Now for only: $17.60 |
 Royal Wedding 2011 Commemorative Tea Towel Souvenir $12.43 Time Remaining: 23d 18h 53m Buy It Now for only: $12.43 |
 London Gift Souvenir Printed Tea Towel Union Jack $7.80 Time Remaining: 3d 8h 28m Buy It Now for only: $7.80 |
 Pure Linen Handprinted Tea Towel Australia By Souvenirs Australia $10.99 Time Remaining: 2d 3h 51m Buy It Now for only: $10.99 |
 Souvenir Cotton Love Cupcake Tunnocks Tea Towel 50cm x 77cm $9.37 Time Remaining: 7d 23h 53m Buy It Now for only: $9.37 |
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7 Fun Facts About Souvenirs
Souvenirs are bought all around the world in tourist locations in every major international city every day of the week by travellers wanting keepsakes and mementos for themselves, friends, loved ones and colleagues.
But here are some interesting and questions that we have tried to find the answers for, including some tit-bits that you might not know:
1. What does a "souvenir" mean?
The word "souvenir" originates from the French meaning of the word (of the same spelling). It means memory, and they are often used as a keepsake or memento of a memorable event or holiday location.
2. What are the most common types of souvenirs?
Common souvenirs that are often bought by international tourists and travellers include clothing such as t-shirts, hats, and scarves, and also common household items such as mugs, tea towels, spoons and stationery.
3. Why do we usually buy souvenirs anyway?
Travellers often buy souvenirs as giftware for friends, family and co-workers who could not attend the trip. This is especially so in Japan, where traditional "meibutsu" or "omiyage" are items of food or handicrafts, and are big business in Japan, to the point where is is deemed shameful if you do not return from your trip without gifts for those left behind!
4. What souvenirs can't we bring back from our holidays?
Bringing back souvenirs to the UK from overseas could land you in a lot of trouble with HM Revenue and Customs if the souvenirs are certain types of animal skins, shells and ivory, due to international trade restrictions.
You could land your self in even more serious trouble if the item were "prohibited goods" such as unlicensed drugs (heroin, morphine, cocaine etc), offensive weapons, indecent or pornographic material banned in the UK, material depicting extreme violence or counterfeited or pirated goods such as watches, CDs and DVDs etc.
Without a license (which most if not all travellers will not have) if will also be illegal to import firearms, live animals (without a British import license), endangered species (whether alive or dead) and also certain radio transmitters that are not allowed in the UK.
5. What do souvenirs and Dan Fogelberg have in common?
"Souvenirs" is the title of Dan Fogelberg's second album released in 1974. It includes such tracks as "Song From Half Mountain", "Changing Horses" and the title track of the album "Souvenirs".
6. What are the most popular souvenirs for tourists in China?
The most popular souvenirs for those coming back from China are Chinese Tea, arts and crafts, and clothing. This all comes from a survey from the 2008 Beijing Games and travel to China by VISA international.
7. What is the most expensive souvenir?
Well in 2008, a bank note with a face value of £1 million (which was not legal tender I might add) was sold at auction in London for £78,300. It and one other known surviving note was kept as a souvenir of the eight Marshall Plan £1 million bank notes in World War 2 by British and American secretaries.
About the Author
This article on
souvenirs
was written by Gary Tallon, an internet author since 2000.
Can I bring Tea in my checked baggage in the EU?
Can I bring tea in my checked baggage from Spain to the UK? It was a souvenir, so it's just in plastic bags with stickers marking them, but it's not official with boxes or nutrition info or anything, so I was thinking it might be a bit sketch-
Bonus points: will I have issues getting them from the UK to the US? (i'm thinking yes.)
Thanks!
I had no problems. I brought tea home for my parents and even told the customs officer. I also had shortbread cookies. They waved me on through with no problems whatsoever!
My customs officer in the UK was very harried and couldn't care less about what I was bringing through. It was WHAM BAM GTFO M'AM!
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