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Try the grocery store!

Submitted by Jenzer on April 21, 2008 - 19:14.

When I travel, I love poking around grocery stores and farmers' markets to find local food specialties that travel well. I've brought back barbecue sauce from Kansas City, wine from Washington State, Everglades Seasoning from Florida, salad dressing from a vendor at the farmers' market in Hilo, Hawaii ... you get the idea.

Lately I've also made it a point to find local artists' co-ops in the places we visit. A pair of earrings purchased from a local artist doesn't cost much, but it puts some money back into their community, and I can remember my trip every time I put the earrings on.

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