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Article: Try local market for a real taste of adventure.(Travel)
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- The Boston Herald
- Article date:
- September 9, 2001
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One of the fun things about travel is bringing back souvenirs.This is also one of the things that can break your travel budget. T-shirts, sweatshirts, miniature Eiffel Towers and other trinkets are priced to take advantage of your desire to bring home mementos.
Happily, one of the best ways to save money on souvenirs is also one of the best ways to meet people and learn more about the places you visit.
Immerse yourself as much as possible in the local culture; become travelers, not just tourists. Traveling alone makes this easy because you interact with locals one on one. Soak in the culture by shopping as the locals do, in their markets, grocery stores ...