Travel souvenirs are special for many people, not only because they spark nostalgia but also curiosity and inspiration. But what do people collect as souvenirs? What do these supposedly ordinary objects mean to them? We explore
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When Pratishtha Singh, an architecture student, recently visited Spiti Valley, she sent postcards to her family and close friends from the world’s highest post office in Hikkim. This, she believes, is a souvenir that will bring back the memories of the place and create hope for visiting it together. “Apart from family and friends, I sent one postcard to myself also. Later, when I go through these mementos, I’ll catch a glimpse of my older self and all the experiences I had on this trip,” she states.