The dollar to Euro relationship isn't ideal but you may want to buy a few things to take home. Check your airline website for weight limits, and the US customs page for other limits. http://www.customs.gov/xp/cgov/travel/  Here are a few things I've bought in Italy (not in any particular order): Pens (Ask if refills are available in the US. If not, buy a refill or two.) A watch, jewelry, shoes, an attache', purses (I like Mandarina Duck, not cheap, but still cheaper than in the US.) Hats, shirts Sunglasses (so hip!) Eyeglass frames (have your US optician put in the lenses) Really old, really expensive balsamic vinegar from Modena Truffle oil Kitchen and tableware (gelato spoons, cappuccino set, garlic press etc.) Hand-made cutting boards and wooden spoons Ceramics (whatever your willing to carry or ship) Underwear (they have really nice quality cotton undershirts and wool blend long john's, and fancier stuff too.) Socks Linens. Measure your bed, windows, and dining table before you go. Euro art supplies (watercolors, water color paper, blank journals) I also like to get a haircut. It's a fun way to spend time while recovering from jet lag!) Soap and lotions. Local honey (why not start an international honey collection?)  Wine. I have packed a bottle of wine in my check in luggage. I duct taped it into a metal tube that had been liquor packaging. Italian language books If you see something good buy it now. The store may be closed later, and you may never get back there ever again, and they may not sell it anywhere else.   The airports of Pisa, Rome and Paris have stores that sell local goods, food and wine at fair prices. So, you will have a last chance. Our base town of Marciana Marina has a really great ceramics arts store, Gulliver. They carry the best of Italian contemporary ceramics. http://www.gulliverarte.com/ On Tuesday morning we'll have a chance to shop in Marciana Marina's open air market. It comes to town once a week and has everything from soup to nuts (really!) to shoes, hats, linens and really good really bad sunglasses.   This page is still in progress. More to come, including photos! Ciao! Barbara |