Most of us buy the typical inexpensive souvenirs located near most sites. I will deal with these types of souvenirs in this article. There are several problems with travel souvenirs. Coffee mugs and teacups break. Sugar packets spill.
Coins are heavy.
Maps, brochures, dolls and t-shirts take up large amounts of room. Space, weight and breakability need to be considered. I once lugged not one, but two, large beer steins from the Hofbrau House in Munich for two weeks during a trip. They didn't break, but I continue to have back trouble ten years later. All of these save money and space and your back.