58 Unique And Curious Things People Have Collected Over Time

When you travel to a new and exciting place, leaving is always bittersweet. You may wish you could stay, but that’s not always possible. What would be the next best thing? Taking that land with you! While you may not be able to bring another country home with you, you can bring some of their land.

This traveler did precisely that—what a lovely way always to keep a place you love close at hand. Bringing a small sample of soil home with you is a lovely way to feel close to a place you’ve once visited. It keeps the memory alive, but it also makes a beautiful display.