| For each county @MichelleWillow and @newrule would include: 
coins samplespostage stamps, air mail stickers (used or unused is fine as long as they are not damaged)few postcards (capital city, national parks, flags, regions, traditions, festivals, endemic animals / plants, etc. - what you can find)magnet (not ceramic or glass please!)map / city guides (usually can be found at tourist office for free)few small souvenirs (traditional, handmade, not looking for commercial stuff)tourist pamphlets about country or culture (usually can be found for free at tourist office)book or newspaper page with sample of languageletter explaining / describing sent items5 of your favorite traditional recipes (can be on recipe card or free form writing, just nothing too spicy, this will be served to kids!)sample of alphabet (can be handwritten or printed)CD with mixed music - both traditional and modern on your languagesomething else of interest of both partners we agree upon depending on specific country |