Once the minimalist travel bug bites you, there’s no going back to a life of excesses. Less is more becomes a natural thing and the merits of living simple far outweigh a hoarding lifestyle that often ties you down to a place, just to be able to protect possessions. So how do you then balance a nomadic life with a little bit of material memoirs, just enough to bring us joy and yet allow us to move without movers-and-packers? Here are my tips, hacks and ideas for travel souvenir shopping that are minimal, fun and meaningful at the same time! 1. Notes, Coins & Stamps This one is a no-brainer if you’re traveling to an international destination. Besides nostalgia value, this collection can also have a numismatic value like the Bhutanese Ngultrum coin, which is no longer minted and has become a collectors’ favorite! I realized this only after i gave away all my coins to friends. Today, the rarity of this coin has escalated its value 100x. Stamps: Look for custom, unique and limited edition ones, for philatelic value as well as aesthetic value. 2. Postcards In the age of Insta-everything, postcards remain one of the most endearing, impactful...