https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 05 May 2026 04:01:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/international-buying-tipsideas#post-2259672 Mon, 10 Aug 2015 09:50:11 +0000 Tanjowen 2259672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MediaNaranja: He's a pilot :happy: With the most random schedule ever. Thank you for the ideas! I'm going to add the tea to the list for sure </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/international-buying-tipsideas#post-2259662 Mon, 10 Aug 2015 09:44:38 +0000 MediaNaranja 2259662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Tanjowen: Now I'm curious what your husband does for a living :P</p> <p>I lived in Ecuador for 3 year + my husband is Ecuadorean, so I'll jump in there! Most of the things I can think of wouldn't travel well, but there are a few things that would work, I think. It also depends on where he will be as the stuff you find on the coast would be different from the stuff more inland. He should definitely look for Encocado (a sweet coconut/caramel candy) or Bocaditos (similar, but has nuts). It's usually sold in bulk, but should easily last if bought towards the end of the trip and stored in a ziplock. I would DEFINITELY get some Horchata--an herbal tea made with a mix of herbs and flowers, which makes it bright pink. It is delicious hot or cold, slightly sweetened with a squeeze of lime. We go to Ecuador every two years and that's the one thing I always make sure to bring home. You can either get it in tea bags or a big bag of loose herbs at any market--look for the Sangay brand. Depending on the time of year, he should also look for Colada Morada--it is a sweet purple corn drink served warm. It is more typical around late October/early November. You can find the powdered mix in any market.</p> <p>Not food related, but if he is in the highlands he should look for textiles! They are beautifully made and relatively inexpensive--I have a couple of hammocks and they are super comfy and very pretty-similar to the pic below. </p> [attach=2770/15/nsvfme.600x399.122de5cf84a61cba8d746afa8433205d.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/international-buying-tipsideas#post-2259343 Sun, 09 Aug 2015 20:41:31 +0000 Tanjowen 2259343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tinyperson: It's about the only thing keeping sane. DH has been gone 7 of the past 9 days...ugh. But hey, I can take some wine :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/international-buying-tipsideas#post-2259335 Sun, 09 Aug 2015 20:37:08 +0000 tinyperson 2259335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Tanjowen: I have no advice, but way to make lemonade from lemons! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/international-buying-tipsideas#post-2259309 Sun, 09 Aug 2015 20:10:08 +0000 Tanjowen 2259309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For all those that travel often, live overseas, or have international products they love, I need your input!</p> <p>My DH is traveling abroad for work now. It sucks big time the amount he is gone, but the giant plus is that he brings back items once a week for us (yay!). So far I have wine from Chile, coffee from Costa Rica, and chocolates he brought from England. </p> <p>Any advice on the following countries on what products he should bring back? I'm thinking food, beauty supplies, alcohol...We get a checked bag for free and duty free also:</p> <p>- Switzerland<br /> - Sweden<br /> - England<br /> - Brazil<br /> - Italy<br /> - Iceland<br /> - Denmark<br /> - Bahamas (Nassau)<br /> - Ecuador<br /> - Chile<br /> - Nicaragua</p> <p>Any ideas appreciated. </p>