08/18/2026
I am actually very good at packing light.
On the way to my destination.
I deliberately leave plenty of extra room in my suitcase because I know I’ll find a few things I want to bring home.
There’s always an ornament for my collection. Then maybe a local toy or treat for my grandchildren. I always bring something edible that is unique to share with the family. Pasta, chocolates, cookies, tea, coffee…
Apparently, “it’s edible, so it doesn’t really count as a souvenir” is how I get into trouble. 😂
By the time I’m heading home, that beautifully organized suitcase has become a complicated engineering project involving strategic rearranging, zipper negotiations, and wondering whether the airport scale can sense fear.
But somehow, I always get it closed.
What’s the one thing you almost always bring home when you travel?