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Should you buy souvenirs when traveling?
There seems to be no unique answer to this question.
In the past, when I went out, I was often attracted by all kinds of delicate small objects during the journey, and “buy in buy buy” became a subconscious impulse.
But later I found that many things can actually be found online, and the prices are often more affordable than scenic shops.
At this time, I inevitably feel some regrets in my heart-buying souvenirs during the journey may not only cost more money, but also have to carry them all the way back.
If you are traveling with a suitcase, the burden is lighter; If you are backpacking, your luggage can easily become heavy.
Even if you bring a suitcase, there may not be enough space to accommodate all your “heartbeats”.
Journey is often the most relaxed time, and this state often affects our consumption decisions.
Especially when you see something you like at first glance, what comes to mind is often not “the price is too expensive”, but “it’s a pity to miss it”.
Some businesses will also take advantage of this psychology to tell tourists that “there will be no such shop after this village”. If it is a real handicraft, this is true. The purchase depends on the eye.
I’m afraid that those that look like handicrafts are actually not handmade.
Personally, I prefer embroidered bags. I once saw a very exciting style in the ancient town. Later, after searching online, I found that there are more colors to choose from in the same style!
At first, I was worried about the difference in the real thing. After looking at the pictures of the buyer’s show, I confirmed that the things were actually similar.
When buying souvenirs during the journey, what you buy is actually a mood and a love at that moment.
This is important for some people-when you already have a hard time making yourself happy easily, “having” itself can bring pleasure.
As for souvenirs such as refrigerator magnets and small ornaments, I also liked to buy them at first, because they were small and easy to carry.
There are many options for souvenirs: some people like to buy novel and interesting ornaments, others prefer local specialty snacks, and others just write a postcard and send it to their future selves.
So, what kind of souvenirs are most worth buying?
Later, I slowly realized that what was really worth bringing back was not the original love at first sight bags-because many “love at first sight” were actually just because they were “not yet owned”.
If you can’t decide immediately, you can consider it in two days; But often when you are about to leave, you will especially want to buy it immediately.
At this time, there is usually not much room for bargaining with the store owner-the boss who is used to seeing tourists may be better able to see through your reluctance.
However, if you really like it, spending a little more money is just a reward for yourself. Like itself is very important.
Someone once bought a necklace in the scenic spot and happily shared it on the Internet. It quickly attracted comments that there were a lot of the same item on the Internet, and thought she bought it expensive.
For a necklace, perhaps its material value is limited; But for the guy who bought it on the road, the necklace was more than just an accessory.
The memories it carries at that time are its real value. Even if it is expensive, it is still an experience, and it is worth paying some “tuition fees” for human growth.
Nowadays, I prefer to buy affordable souvenirs, such as edible snacks and local products with practical value. These things may not last as long as jewelry and bags, but it is enough to bring joy at the moment of ownership.
When you buy souvenirs when you travel, you might as well compare them more. Sometimes the satisfaction that is a little more expensive but can have immediately is unmatched by waiting for a package.
