I've traveled to 110 countries. There's one thing I make sure to do in every place I visit.
After traveling to 110 countries, I try to book a local class or workshop in every place I visit. It's become one of the best parts of every trip.
Ash Jurberg has visited 110 countries and always seeks out a local class to learn and create something during his travels. This habit began with a $10 fridge magnet in Armenia, which led to making his own shoes, cooking Sri Lankan curries with his sons, and crafting a cowboy hat in Charleston. One memorable experience was an artist's studio in Gyumri, Armenia, where he created a miniature traditional Armenian door as a fridge magnet, despite not being particularly crafty.
The experience cost around $10, and the magnet remains on his refrigerator. After each trip, Jurberg usually returns home with small souvenirs like shot glasses and keychains, but now he specifically looks for a small class to learn from locals and create a keepsake to remember his travels. This practice has resulted in a variety of handmade items, from cooking classes to shoe-making and hat-making, all of which have been useful and memorable souvenirs.
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