Must-bring “homemade flavors” from 29 countries that travelers insist on packing even if their suitcases explode

▲ German Haribo gummy bears (Photo / HARIBO Deutschland official page)

By Rita

The UK’s Daily MailRecently reported on items that global travelers always bring with them when traveling—some are food, others are objects. This report is quite interesting: aside from the essentials, travelers from each country somehow manage to squeeze in a bit of their “hometown flavor.” Here are the must-have items in the luggage of travelers from 29 countries around the world:

1. Germany: Haribo gummy bears
2. Austria: Manner Schnitten wafers
3. Mexico: canned chili peppers
4. Japan: Ajinomoto (brand name placeholder) 5. Singapore: Milo
6. Italy: Moka coffee
7. Netherlands: chocolate sprinkles
8. Saudi Arabia: dates
9. Brazil: Brazilian tea
10. China: instant noodles
11. Indonesia: sambal chili sauce
12. South Korea: kimchi
13. Russia: trading cards
14. India: handmade sweets

▲ Finnish licorice candy (Photo / Fazer official page)

15. Finland: licorice candy
16. Ireland: Silvermints candies
17. Belgium: small towels
18. Denmark: liver pâté
19. Hong Kong: tissues
20. France: cheese
21. Sweden: smokeless cigarettes
22. UK: black tea bags
23. USA: toilet paper

▲ Canadian Caesar cocktail (Photo / Clamato official page)

24. Canada: Clamato juice in a Caesar cocktail
25. New Zealand: Tomato sauce
26. Norway: Norwegian cheese
27. South Africa: Rooibos tea
28. Spain: Ham
29. Switzerland: Swiss Army knife