The most classic is the famous Stetson. Cowboy boots : Cowboy boots, also called western boots, are traditionally made of cowhide leather. They have a high heel and a pointed toe. Here again, for the sake of choice and variety , you will be better off shopping in a specialty store. Belt and belt buckle : The last item to complete your cowboy look : a wide leather belt with a large decorative buckle.
The best idea is to find a simple belt to which you can add the buckle s of your choice. Sportswear : A team jersey or ball cap always makes a great souvenir. Baseball and American football are the most typically American sports. Park Ranger gear: American national parks often sell Ranger shirts and hats.
Or you can sew a patch on your favourite jacket. T-Shirt : You will have a wide range of T-shirts to choose from throughout your trip, from the classic " I love New York " to flags and quotes like " What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas ". For some reason, they never caught on there. It is more common abroad to have slots in the doors through which the mail is dropped, wall boxes, or centralized mail stations.
Such stations are becoming more common in the U. Pop-Tarts are not seen much outside the U. These toaster pastries made by Kellogg are available in a variety of flavors nationwide, but if you must have them while traveling you'd better bring them along.
According to the Smithsonian, "If you've ever cleaned up after a kegger or done drink duty at an office party, you've seen them — the red Solo cups that are Americans' receptacle of choice for beverages both alcoholic and non.
Though Dart Container acquired the Solo Cup Company in , it continues to manufacture the iconic red cups under the Solo brand. Here, though, there might be another reason. This sweet, non-alcoholic North American soda beverage was traditionally made using the root bark of the sassafras tree as the primary flavor.
And that tree used to grow only in North America. Though today this flavor ingredient is no longer used and other ingredients are used to mimic the flavor, root beer has mostly failed to find fans outside the U.
Football is an American sport. While baseball has its fans outside the U. And if no one's playing football elsewhere, why should they buy footballs, particularly the handmade Wilson footballs?
While rugby balls are quite similar in size and weight to footballs, they are not the same. Mainly, the ends differ — rugby balls have flatter ends, while footballs end in points. Facebook Twitter Email. How do you pronounce GIF, as in the video loop, and Jif, as in the peanut butter? Would appreciate if you could see it in context and keep sexism out. I admit that such narrow remarks from me putting gender in assumptions may sound distasteful to others, but that is not my intention.
I can only be honest about my experience at the moment. On a side note, I think we should have a separate debate on sexism, as I think selfishly that I can learn a lot from you.
I admit that I have, as being part of the society, conditioned to believe that some of these are fair, in the past. But questioning them I guess is a good step. Knives and kitchen utensils for mothers, perfumes, handbags, cosmetics for wives? Or is that just based on the women in your family? In our households men work in the kitchen too. And women are busy with more important things than handbags, and perfumes.
You may have learnt a lot of things by living and working abroad. But I guess nobody ever corrected your sexist remarks. I want to know the brand which are not so cheap. This is great stuff! I would like to include Board games for those who enjoy them. Some of the best board games are either not available or too expensive in India. I gone through your blog.
Because, USA condoms are loose. Then, a mug to clean the crack better. Also, your spectacles cost an arm and leg in USA anti-glare, progressive, etc God frames. Thanks for sharing this. I would include shoes, especially for close family members. The variety and quality in US is hard to find. Great info. Some seeds as well. I am confused which one to buy.
Bose and Samsung has good ones. Nice list Mani. I was planning to buy a sound bar with a sub woofer. Do you have any recommendations? Hi Mani, great post. Just want to ask if I can carry hard disk, Amazon -Fire stick, Electronic Tooth brush sealed packs in checked-in luggage to India with me. Great list! Recently I took some comforters back home which turned out to be quite popular too. They are cozy and much light weight compared to Indian quilts and blankets.
Mani Karthik, Bro awesome work you are doing. I have a query. I am buying graphics card from USA as a gift. Do I have to pay custom duty on this item. And How many I can buy in one time? Drones are not allowed to be enter India from abroad even if it is a toy drone per regulations starting October 7 It will forever be stuck in customs.
Hi Chitra, good suggestion. But Alexa has a country specific restriction and is now available in India. It probably makes sense to buy it in India. Hey Mani, Your post is very helpful. Glad I found a recent one. So can you suggest me some courier services which will ship it at a reasonable and low cost. Also I cant find any of my friends who are going back to India.
Drones are not banned in India, but they are regulated. Government has issued drone classification categories based on size and weight and in order to fly them, you need to get unique identification numbers and permission from the authorities. How to buy something from the US and then get it shipped to India? It does. You got to get a step down voltage transformer which will convert your V to V. There are different variants available ranging from Rs. Cosmetics here are damn cheap when compared to India.
Mani Karthik manikarthik manikarthik manikarthik. November 3, Article Summary. Things to keep in mind before buying things from USA to India. Make a list. Split the list in to gift and non-gift items.
Put a budget. Super Foods like Quinoa seeds, Chia Seeds. Automatic Diabetes Testing Kits For elder folks. Wireless Audio Headphones Big Price difference!
Google Home WiFi system. Apple Watch or the New iPhone. Microsoft Pro. Branded Bags. Bluetooth Speakers. Sip on a cup of merlot-infused coffee made with Arabica beans aged in oak wine barrels in Orange, Virginia. No actual alcohol is in this coffee, so feel free to pregame a workday with this beverage.
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