Rebekah Zaveloff says:

Love this subject for an ideabook! I always have kicked myself for not buying little things when traveling because I didn't want to lug them around. Those days are over! Now I won't let my husband talk me out of the little things. I suggest going for items like linens and textiles, things that can be easily packed. I learned a great lesson from someone...can't recall who...but they suggested packing flat fedex tubes in your suitcase for the maps, artwork and posters - you just form the boxes and roll up the paper, and voila, it's safe to take in a car or on a plane.

Casart Coverings says:

I've been fortunate to travel extensively. My husband used to always say, "If you see something you like, get it because the chances are it will be gone the next time you are there, or you won't be able to return again." During several trips to Africa we purchased spears, leather and horsetail fly swatters, animal imaged iron head scratchers, a row of carved elephants, an antelope mask and even a shield made from cow hide. They all reside quite companionably and, I think, attractively on a glass enclosed porch. When I look at them, they recall wonderful memories of those long ago trips.

cookingchick says:

We have also been blessed with the opportunity to travel frequently. I have been collecting sand for many years and have my collection on my mantel in various little glass bottles with handwritten tags attached identifying which beach they're from. Besides appreciating the amazing array of colors and textures displayed in each container, we are constantly reminded of special moments we experienced in far off destinations.

dancingfish says:

Another idea is menus- my sister in law has a wall of menus from far off lands-- its a fun wall to look at and some of the menus are quite beautiful... we just collect xmas ornaments from our travels...

Catherine Gardner says:

Excellent way to convey one's personal sense of style with travel items. This makes homes very personal and worldly.