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There’s a moment every traveller has.

You’re standing in a souvenir shop, holding something shaped like a kangaroo, wondering how it ended up in your basket.

In this episode, I take a closer look at some of Australia’s most recognisable souvenirs — from novelty animal products to jars of Vegemite and tubes of pawpaw ointment — and reflect on why these items feel so essential to visitors.

Some are practical.
 Some are proudly kitsch.
 And some make more sense once you understand the culture behind them.

Living in the United States, I’ve seen how these souvenirs land overseas — and how differently Australians tend to see them at home.

It’s less about laughing at tourist purchases, and more about what these objects say about identity, nostalgia, and the version of Australia we present to the world.

If you’ve ever unpacked a suitcase and quietly questioned a purchase, you’ll probably recognise yourself in this one.

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