As a kid, the mementos my dad collected in his travels with the US Air Force served as visible reminders of the world beyond Iowa. I recently found myself going through those treasures. That experience, and the last 16 months mostly at home with my own travel purchases, has caused me to reflect on the things we carry home from our travels. In the process, I came up with a few guidelines I intend to use going forward. If you’re headed out on a trip soon, they may help you avoid coming home weighed down with purchases you regret.

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