Fridge magnets and printed T-shirts have long been the standard holiday gift. Bangla Tribune's feature desk reports that habits are changing, with many travellers now visiting local grocers and supermarkets for biscuits, chocolate, spices and sauces. The trend is called grocery store tourism.
A walk along the shelves shows which noodles, biscuits and spices local people prefer. Packaged food is easy to carry and easy to share at home.
In Japan the omiyage custom of bringing regional food back for friends and family goes back a long way, with Kyoto's rice sweet yatsuhashi and Hiroshima's momiji manju among the favourites.
From India, travellers can bring Kashmiri saffron, Kerala pepper and cardamom, or tea from Darjeeling or Assam. Italy offers pasta in many shapes and olive oil, Mexico hot sauces, and Turkey spices such as sumac.
Source: Bangla Tribune
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