These Are The Souvenirs Travelers Regret Not Buying, Per Analysis

An analysis by AllClear Travel Insurance identifies the souvenirs travelers regret not buying. Clothing and jewelry lead the list, accounting for about 54% of mentions, with examples such as cashmere shawls from Edinburgh, Petra scarves, Morrocan hooded djellabas, and Reykjavik wool scarves. Art, crafts, and handmade objects come in second at roughly 37%, including street‑artist paintings, Venetian carnival masks, handwoven Turkish rugs, and hand-painted tiles from Lisbon. Local food and drink make up 23%, while antiques and rare collectibles represent 19%. Experiences also generate regret, such as hot-air balloon rides, sumo matches in Japan, and opera in Venice.