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Receive world souvenirs from GOOD GIRL GONE NOMAD

Help me fund my world trip by receiving unique souvenirs from around the world.

Receive world souvenirs from GOOD GIRL GONE NOMAD

Help me fund my world trip by receiving unique souvenirs from around the world.

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東京, Japan

$655 USD by 18 backers

$612 USD by 16 backers on Sep 21, 2015

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Do you like nomadic handicrafts or hand-woven fabrics from Uzbekistan? Are you interested into sampling aromatic tea or exotic spices from Sri Lanka? I can find you something very special that you won’t be able to find in your local ethnic shop.

Hi! My name is Satomi. I am a 28 year old travel blogger from Tokyo, Japan. Currently I am living the dream of traveling around the world.

Since last summer I have been traveling for almost 1 year. I have traveled to over 20 countries now which include places like Mongolia, Russia, Iran, and Palestine. (If you’d like to know more about my travels you can check it out on my blog, goodgirlgonenomad.com)

Now that I am heading to the Mecca of nomadic handicrafts such as Uzbekistan, Nepal,India and Sri Lanka, I would like to fund my travel by buying you unique travel souvenirs from these exotic countries.

I’ve always loved ethnic things and collected retro items from the flea markets. It’s been such a pity every time I find something nice in other countries because I can’t carry everything in my backpack. That’s why I would like to buy it for you instead.

I have saved up enough money for this big trip, but now that 1 year has passed, I have used up half of my budget and still there are a few continents that I haven’t visited yet. I would appreciate your support to help me continue the dream of my life time.

Even if you can’t make a donation, you can give me a hand by sharing this on your social networks or simply come visit my website. I appreciate you reading this and hope to hear from you soon.

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Please Mr. Postman

$10 USD

you will get 1 postcard with a cute illustration and your name in traditional Japanese pen calligraphy

3 claimed

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No more space on fridge door

$18 USD

You will receive 3 postcards from 3 different countries with funny travel stories, yummy food recipes and a cute illustration. I will occupy the empty space on your fridge door with colorful photographs so that you don't need to collect magnets anymore.

5 claimed

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Good bye Lenin

$20 USD

1 postcard and 1 Soviet pin badge carefully handpicked from antique markets in ex-Soviet countries such as Georgia, Kazakhstan or Kyrgyzstan.

0 out of 10 of claimed

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Chai for two

$25 USD

1 box of homegrown tea (loose leaf or tea bags) from tea producing countries such as Turkey, China, Nepal, India or Sri Lanka. Do you want to taste freshly hand picked tea from the misty Black Sea region of Turkey or enjoy the rich aroma from the mountains of Darjeeling? This will make a perfect afternoon tea with your special someone.

3 out of 10 of claimed

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Spice magic

$25 USD

3 small bags of spices (50-100g each depending on the kind of spice) which I will find from the local spice markets. You can make a request too (ie. cinnamon sticks, cardamon, etc.)

1 out of 10 of claimed

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Sweet tooth

$25 USD

1 assortment of local sweets such as candies or chocolates. Perfect to sample new tastes.

0 out of 5 of claimed

winter warmers

$30 USD

1 set of 2 hand knitted item such as kettle covers, socks or woollen hats.

1 out of 5 of claimed

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Kitchen favorites

$35 USD

1 set of 3 kitchen items such as a mitten, wooden spoons or cute handy items handpicked from local markets

0 out of 5 of claimed

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Taste of the east

$40 USD

1 box of tea and 3 small bags of spices. Tea: homegrown tea (loose leaf or tea bags) from tea producing countries such as Turkey, China, Nepal, India or Sri Lanka. I will try to get something organic or the best quality possible. Spices: (50-100g each depending on the kind of spice) which I will find from the local spice markets. You can make a request too (ie. cinnamon sticks, cardamon, etc.)

1 out of 5 of claimed

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wooden delights

$40 USD

1 set of 2 handmade wooden crafts such as figurines, mugs or small jewerly boxes to give a natural feel to your room

1 out of 5 of claimed

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A Man's Necessity

$45 USD

A Man's Necessity is the same all over the world. 1 locally made pocket knife 1 local hat 1 box of regional condoms 1 book of smoking hot porn magazine Do you want to carry a special knife so that you can impress girls when cutting apples for them? Do you want to sample a local cigarette from Central Asia? Are you curious about the size of condoms in Nepal? Have you ever had a crush on that cute girl from the Indian restaurant? Then this one is just for you!

0 out of 5 of claimed

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the nomad couple

$50 USD

2 cushion covers made from nomadic fabric such as kilim or suzani textile from Uzbekistan

0 out of 5 of claimed

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Anastasiya's Secret

$60 USD

a surprise package of chic and retro Soviet women's items hand picked with care at antique markets from ex-Soviet countries such as Georgia, Kazakhstan or Kyrgyzstan. package consists of: 2 enameled kitchen ware (mug, butter case, tea pot etc.) 1 vintage fabric (table cloth, apron etc.) 1 room decoration item

1 out of 4 of claimed

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Night in the yurt

$80 USD

1 box of tea, 3 small bags of spices and 2 nomad fabric cushion covers. Tea: homegrown tea (loose leaf or tea bags) from tea producing countries such as Turkey, China, Nepal, India. I will try to get something organic or the best quality possible. Spices: (50-100g each depending on the kind of spice) which I will find from the local spice markets. You can make a request too (ie. cinnamon sticks, cardamon, etc.) 2 cushion covers made from nomadic fabric such as kilim or suzani.

0 out of 5 of claimed

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Nostrovia !!!

$80 USD

Did you know that nobody in Russia actually uses the word Nostrovia (cheers) and that its just a Hollywood myth? well, fuck that. The Nostrovia package includes 1 bottle of local liquor and 2 liquor glasses or mugs original to the country. Do you want to try Nepalese wine in wood carved mugs? How about kumis, a drink from Kazakhstan made from mare (horse) or camel milk served in bone china cups? This will make you the center of attention at your friends' birthday party!

0 out of 3 of claimed

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Nomadic dream

$90 USD

1 big size nomadic fabric (suzani textile from Uzbekistan or other handmade cloth) which you can use as a bed cover, sofa liner or a wall tapestry.

0 out of 5 of claimed

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Nomad Madness

$100 USD

1 set of 3 nomadic fabric items made by local women. it will be a surprise package which I promise your satisfaction. (could be sets of cushion covers, bed liners, small tapestry etc.)

0 out of 3 of claimed

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