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Happy Souvenir Sunday: Chain saws and ticket readers from DTW

05/24/09

There are plenty of cool, under $10 souvenirs to be found in the shops at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW). But if you’re after something truly unusual, check out the airport’s on-line auction. Sadly, you missed your chance to pick up this chainsaw, which came with a lovely carry case. Unlike the 1992 Chevrolet GMT -400 →

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Souvenir Sunday: Attractive souvenirs of Japan

05/17/09

On Souvenir Sunday we take a look at some cool, inexpensive souvenirs that can be found at airports. This week, I want to draw your attention to the award-winning products from the Attractive souvenirs of Japan Contest which, I am told, are sold at Narita International Airport, Kansai International Airport, Haneda Airport, Central Japan International →

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Attractive souvenirs of Japan

Souvenir Sunday: fun stuff from Las Vegas airport

05/10/09

Happy Souvenir Sunday (and Happy Mother’s Day)! Whenever I’m stuck at an airport I poke around for something fun and “of that city” to bring home as a souvenir. I have just a few rules: 1. No shot glasses or t-shirts 2. Nothing that costs more than $10 3. Nothing generic that’s simply stamped with →

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Las Vegas McCarran International Airport

Gelato sounds good right now

05/04/09

Some people prepare for a big trip abroad by studying guide books or printing out maps of the airport. Not my friend Bob Rini. He’s heading to Italy in a few weeks and, as he says, he’s been “soaking up Italian art and history like bread soaks up olive oil.” From the looks of some →

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Rome's Leonardo Da Vinci - Fiumicino Airport

Souvenir Sunday: San Francisco Int’l Airport

05/03/09

Happy Souvenir Sunday! When I’m stuck at the airport, I poke around for fun “of that city” souvenirs. My rules: 1. No shot glasses or t-shirts. 2. Cost: less than $10. 3. Nothing generic or simply stamped with the city name. (See rule 1). So while these Alcatraz shot-glasses with the escaping prisoner were sort →

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Greetings from SFO airport: souvenir shopping

04/29/09

During my layover at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) the other day, I spent much of my time poking around the San Francisco of Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) gift shop in the public area of the International Terminal. The store is bright, lovely, and inspiring. And sometimes a bit intimidating because everything is so →

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SFMOMA

Souvenir Sunday: Dulles Int’l Airport

04/26/09

Happy Souvenir Sunday! When ever I touch down in an airport, I check out the shops in search of a great “of that city” souvenir. If I buy, I have just a few rules: 1. No shot glasses or t-shirts. 2. Nothing more than $10. 3. Nothing generic or simply stamped with the city’s name. →

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Souvenir Sunday: Space Noodles at Sea-Tac Airport

04/19/09

Happy Souvenir Sunday! Whenever I’m stuck at the airport, I always spend a little time poking around the stores in search of a fun “of that city” souvenir. I have just a few rules: 1. No shot glasses or t-shirts. 2. The souvenir must be under $10. 3. Nothing generic or simply stamped with the →

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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Complimentary ashtrays from Air France

03/16/09

Each year, more than 100,000 aviation fans make their way north from Seattle to Mukilteo to visit the Future of Flight Aviation Center and take a tour of the Boeing commercial jet assembly plant. The tour is mighty impressive, and so is the Aviation Gallery, which features the nose section of a Boeing 727, airplane →

Boeing machinists still on strike; Boeing souvenirs still for sale

10/25/08

The Boeing machinist strike reached its 50th day on Saturday (October 25th). While no airline customers are getting their airplanes, I did notice that travelers passing through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) can now get a wide variety of Boeing souvenirs in the airport gift shops. →

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