Make a list of your favourite brands and then find out what boutiques sell these same brands overseas. Chances are these stores that stock your faves will have some new favourites too,born trade jerseys! Note that this will not work for brands that only sell at their own stand alone stores.

Ask your friend who visits her Grandma in Italy every spring where she shops when she is there,wholesale air max 95, or your friend who spent a summer in Australia working where she would go back to shop if she had the chance. Ask the concierge,peru jersey 2011, ask your tour guide. All of these people have inside knowledge of where to shop. Make sure though that they aren't just sending your to the touristy neighbourhoods, be knowledgeable about where they are so that you can push for more suggestions if needed.

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Staying away from kitschy, tacky, tasteless souvenirs is easy as long as you take the time to investigate where locals are shopping. This way when you think back on your vacation you won't remember the hotel tshirt or keychain you over paid for. Instead you will have found a local artisan,liverpool jersey, a fabulous boutique or even a premium wine to bring home from your travels.

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2. Go to the 'burbs

Pick up a European version of Vogue or check out the UK Instlye. Flip through the pages of local magazines and note things that you like and where you would enjoy shopping. Then look up in the directory at the back of the magazine where the clothing or furniture or whatever you want to find is sourced. Note the store and where it is located. Before you know it you will have a list of must visit shops.

The sub-burbs may not be the prettiest places to shop but it will be more likely to have places like Target or Winners. Figure out what chain type stores you have never experienced and head out to the burbs for some discounted shopping. You are also more likely to find outlet malls outside of the downtown core.

5. Ask everyone and anyone what they recommend

1. Find where the locals live

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The trick to buying a souvenir that you will enjoy and be able to brag about is learning to shop like a local. This means staying out of the shops that target tourists and are within easy access of most historical sites and attractions. These are my top 5 tips on how to stay away from the kitsch by shopping like a local.

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