{"id":4770,"date":"2011-09-08T07:59:44","date_gmt":"2011-09-08T12:59:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/?p=4770"},"modified":"2011-09-08T07:59:44","modified_gmt":"2011-09-08T12:59:44","slug":"a-great-souvenir","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/?p=4770","title":{"rendered":"A Great Souvenir"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><em>Author &#8211; Autumn (Janette)<\/em><\/h3>\n<h3>I am not a souvenir kind of girl. \u00a0After all of these years of traveling, I figured out that the little treasures I see in foreign countries probably won&#8217;t look as enchanting when I get them home. \u00a0But, thanks to a friend, I now know about the perfect little travel keepsake. \u00a0It&#8217;s an alphabet book.<\/h3>\n<h3>That&#8217;s right. \u00a0Now when I travel, I hunt down an alphabet book that is written in the language of the country I am in. \u00a0The books are great because they are light, won&#8217;t break, don&#8217;t take up a lot of suitcase space, are inexpensive, and something you can share with your children or grandchildren on your return. \u00a0Plus, I guarantee that your friends will enjoy them, too.<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/2011\/09\/08\/a-great-souvenir\/img_0934\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4771\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4771\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0934-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0934-1024x681.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0934-430x286.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">I keep them on a shelf in the guest room beside my childhood Russian text book.<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/2011\/09\/08\/a-great-souvenir\/img_0912\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4772\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4772\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0912-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0912-1024x681.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0912-430x286.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Let&#8217;s start out with the sweet, little French alphabet book. \u00a0It is very simple with just a letter, a word, and an illustration.<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/2011\/09\/08\/a-great-souvenir\/img_0913\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4773\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4773\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0913-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0913-1024x681.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0913-430x286.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Dog and turkey, which are chien and dindon.<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/2011\/09\/08\/a-great-souvenir\/img_0917\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4774\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4774\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0917-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0917-1024x681.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0917-430x286.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">This Dutch book is my favorite, but then it is from my favorite country.<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/2011\/09\/08\/a-great-souvenir\/img_0918\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4775\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4775\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0918-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0918-1024x681.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0918-430x286.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Little ones can learn about the country&#8217;s culture through these books, even if they can&#8217;t read the words. \u00a0This shows children in traditional Dutch clothing, a wind mill, and a young lad with a Dutch haircut from days gone by.<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/2011\/09\/08\/a-great-souvenir\/img_0921\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4776\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4776\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0921-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0921-1024x681.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0921-430x286.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Here is another French book.<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/2011\/09\/08\/a-great-souvenir\/img_0922\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4777\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4777\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0922-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0922-1024x681.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0922-430x286.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">It tells a simple story and includes a different letter in each scenario. \u00a0I have even used this book to brush up on my basic French.<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/2011\/09\/08\/a-great-souvenir\/img_0926\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4778\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4778\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0926-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0926-1024x681.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0926-430x286.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">The Cambodian language is a real challenge.<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/2011\/09\/08\/a-great-souvenir\/img_0928\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4779\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4779\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0928-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0928-1024x681.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0928-430x286.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">And what other alphabet book includes a monk?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/2011\/09\/08\/a-great-souvenir\/img_0929\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4780\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4780\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0929-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0929-1024x681.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0929-430x286.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">The Romanian book even includes a&#8230;&#8230;..<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/2011\/09\/08\/a-great-souvenir\/img_0931\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4781\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4781\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0931-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0931-1024x681.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0931-430x286.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">castle. \u00a0Could it be Dracula&#8217;s?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/2011\/09\/08\/a-great-souvenir\/img_0919\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4787\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4787\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0919-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0919-1024x681.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0919-430x286.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">The nice thing is that you can buy the books in U.S. cities, too, like this one I bought in New York City. \u00a0It teaches the alphabet while highlighting things that are associated with the Big Apple. \u00a0I have seen several A,B,C books in this country that highlight the area&#8217;s own attractions and characteristics.<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/2011\/09\/08\/a-great-souvenir\/img_0920\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4788\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4788\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0920-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0920-1024x681.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0920-430x286.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">For instance, I think NYC has the best bagels in the world, and the book uses bagels to teach the letter &#8220;B&#8221;.<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">I hope you got a great souvenir idea here today. \u00a0Happy traveling.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/2011\/09\/08\/a-great-souvenir\/img_0933\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4782\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4782\" src=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0933-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0933-1024x681.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/IMG_0933-430x286.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Author &#8211; Autumn (Janette) I am not a souvenir kind of girl. \u00a0After all of these years of traveling, I figured out that the little treasures I see in foreign countries probably won&#8217;t look as enchanting when I get them home. \u00a0But, thanks to a friend, I now know about the perfect little travel keepsake. 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