“Someone Who Loves Me Went on a Cruise and All They Bought Me Was This Stupid T-Shirt”


Ports are often lined with shops selling identical souvenirs—tote bags, seashell magnets, and T-shirts declaring your love for a city you barely saw. These trinkets are fun but rarely authentic representations of the place.

To find real gems, you’ll need to venture off the beaten path—past the cruise-approved stores and into local markets or side streets. That’s where you’ll find keepsakes worth holding on to.

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