V-Flyer

Here we go with another of those threads - what are travellers finding abroad that they can't get at home? The sort of thing that has colleagues asking you to bring some for them next time? The nomination can be for new stuff or just for unobtainable stuff in your country of origin!

I'll start the ball rolling with Melatonin (oldie but goldie - helps redress sleep problems by encouraging REM sleep) and Chasers (hangover tablets taken whilst imbibing).

Ooo.. Decker. Welcome to the dizzy heights of VirginFlyer Inflight Supervisor

I always get asked to pop into Walgreens and pick up jumbo-sized packs of Tums or Advil or similar. Does that make me a drug dealer? Nick.. put the cuffs on. I'll come quietly.

Pix.

Pix - I think he beat me to it by 1 minute [}:)]

Anyhow, I've been introduced to the joys of 2 things:
Zirtek (US - Zyrtek): Anti-allergy medicine
Tylenol PM: Sleeping tablets

Both available over the counter over there and very effective.

[side note] After taking Zirtek when visiting CA, on my return I found out I'm highly allergic to cats (and I had a cat for 15 years), followed by a milder reaction to dogs and a small reaction to grass! My GP's prescribed Zirtek after my insistence that it really does the business [8D]

Cheers

As for requests, my Sister-in-Law keeps wanting me to bring back big packs of "Big Red" chewing gum (available in your local Walmart, IIRC 89¢ for 7 packs) - I think she likes the cinnamon taste but personally I can't stand it [xx(]

For me, I like Swedish Fish & Jelly Belly Beans

My tech colleague keeps asking for Mountain Dew - specifically Code Red... cheers Pix BTW

quote:Originally posted by Decker
My tech colleague keeps asking for Mountain Dew - specifically Code Red...

Eugh! [xx(]

On a drink note, I always make sure I bring back a tin of Don Francisco's French Roast coffee - top stuff [8D]

Clairol Herbal Essences Hairsray!!!

Apparently it isnt available *anywhere* in the UK now so I always get a few bottles for my mum everytime I go away.

For me, I always bring back a packet of Goldfish

I always get asked to bring back Cinnamon Altoids - one of those weird products that is made in Britain but can't find it anywhere over here! Jolly Ranchers and Little Debbies Oatcakes are top requests as well.

Biltong!

BC

Jamaica Rum Cake!

Jelly Belly Beans(yum,yum) and Blistex Lip Medex!

Zantac 75 loads cheaper in the US than UK
George Dickel Burbon

From the USA:
Peanut Butter M&Ms! + Lifesavers!

Though (see my 'Cybercandy' thread) I can now get limited quanitites here in the UK!

From the USA:

Anything from Vitamin World.

Holland & Barrett in the UK are part of the same set up yet it can be virtually half price in the States.

Buns

I also go with the advil. (I don't think that makes me a dealer, Pix:):) )

Sue, my wife, likes me to bring Boston Cremes from Dunkin Donuts

My brother always wants me to bring various varieties of Oreos and Folgers coffee. Plus Sam Adams beer if I am in Boston.

Nick

Yup GNC - gotta love 'em
and vice versa Beconase from the UK to the US.

Yep, 250 Advil tabs, none of the naby pamby UK "you musnt get more than 10 tabs, you might commit suicide"`Attitude
Plus 3 Musketeers, Green Mountain Coffee and maple Syrup Oh and Cabots Cheese [8D]

Hi,

Froot Loop cereal (Kellogg's):D

I cannot find them in the UK ( in some european countries though)

I just have to be careful in the number i buy in the US so that my suitcase closes!![:p]

Then when I run out, its time to plan another trip ( ah well another flight on VS!!)

Regards

TBS

Going on the orders I get when travelling to the USA, it tends to be either sweets or gadgets!

Thus for sweets, Almond M+M's and Jolly Ranchers are a regular order for some!

Gadget-wise, the most obvious at the moment of course is the mini i-Pod. With the exchange rate such as it is, the cost even falls below the current import value threshold!

Peanut Butter M&Ms & Hersheys Cookies and Cream

From Walmart

Heinz ketchup (the US stuff tastes better)
Aspirin and dietary supplements (very cheap)
'Grill Mates' marinades
& very hot chilli peppers[:p]

quote:Yep, 250 Advil tabs, none of the naby pamby UK "you musnt get more than 10 tabs, you might commit suicide"`Attitude

I do the same, except I get Tylenol. I also got my ipod out there. Sweet wise I buy "Dentyne Ice" chewing gum (yummmm), Salt water taffy and Tootsie rolls. Basically I buy anything we dont have here just try it hehe.

quote:Originally posted by AlanA
Yep, 250 Advil tabs, none of the naby pamby UK "you musnt get more than 10 tabs, you might commit suicide"`Attitude
Plus 3 Musketeers, Green Mountain Coffee and maple Syrup Oh and Cabots Cheese [8D]

I've had to resort to mail order for Green Mountain in the past and currently have about a dozen packets of beans in my freezer. You can't get Fair Trade coffee in bean form in the UK, so I use that as a salve for my conscience when it comes to postage costs and food miles. I've bought Cabot cheese back from Vermont as well (although post the most recent Foot and Mouth I've relaised that we're not meant to import Dairy from outside the EU[:(].

Milk Duds have been a popular request from friends in the past, and CVS pharmacies do a great cold medication. Personally I get rather bemused by the excitement over Hershey's chocolate and Oreos - give me Bourbons or Chocolate HobNobs any day!

It has to be said, Hersheys sucks. My girlfriend and her family goes nuts over the Cadburys stuff I take them Gotta be the easiest way to win over potential in-laws...

I always end up bringing back a load of Sudafed. I know it's available over here, but the stuff I get in the states seems to work better, and besides, I always seem to catch a cold off someone on the plane! [xx(]

Graham

http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod. ... LST-0-SRCH

Ahh thanks for reminding me! AIRBORNE tablets - great for fighting off sniffles from planes