Italy
I would put Balsamic vinegar of Modena on the list for Italy because it is the kind of thing that feels useful once you are home, not just another airport purchase. Oils and vinegars work well when the bottle is small, sealed and wrapped in clothing inside checked luggage. The reason it works is that it gives you a quick reminder of the trip without needing to keep a fragile ornament safe forever.
Greece
This is exactly the sort of thing I like bringing back from Greece: small enough to fit in a bag, but specific enough to remind you where you bought it. Oils and vinegars work well when the bottle is small, sealed and wrapped in clothing inside checked luggage. It is also the kind of thing you can talk about when someone asks what you brought back, because there is usually a little story attached to where you found it.
Morocco
I would put Argan oil on the list for Morocco because it is the kind of thing that feels useful once you are home, not just another airport purchase. Oils and vinegars work well when the bottle is small, sealed and wrapped in clothing inside checked luggage. The reason it works is that it gives you a quick reminder of the trip without needing to keep a fragile ornament safe forever.
Lebanon
This is exactly the sort of thing I like bringing back from Lebanon: small enough to fit in a bag, but specific enough to remind you where you bought it. The best version is usually the sealed jar, tin or packet from a normal supermarket, spice stall or food hall, not the most expensive tourist version. It is also the kind of thing you can talk about when someone asks what you brought back, because there is usually a little story attached to where you found it.
Austria
This is exactly the sort of thing I like bringing back from Austria: small enough to fit in a bag, but specific enough to remind you where you bought it. Oils and vinegars work well when the bottle is small, sealed and wrapped in clothing inside checked luggage. It is also the kind of thing you can talk about when someone asks what you brought back, because there is usually a little story attached to where you found it.
Tunisia
This is exactly the sort of thing I like bringing back from Tunisia: small enough to fit in a bag, but specific enough to remind you where you bought it. Oils and vinegars work well when the bottle is small, sealed and wrapped in clothing inside checked luggage. It is also the kind of thing you can talk about when someone asks what you brought back, because there is usually a little story attached to where you found it.
Croatia
This is exactly the sort of thing I like bringing back from Croatia: small enough to fit in a bag, but specific enough to remind you where you bought it. Oils and vinegars work well when the bottle is small, sealed and wrapped in clothing inside checked luggage. It is also the kind of thing you can talk about when someone asks what you brought back, because there is usually a little story attached to where you found it.
Spain
When I think of an easy, crowd-pleasing thing to bring back from Spain, sherry vinegar is a good pick because it does not need much explanation when you hand it over. Oils and vinegars work well when the bottle is small, sealed and wrapped in clothing inside checked luggage. I would rate it higher when it is locally made, clearly labelled and easy to use at home, and lower when it is just tourist packaging.
Albania
This is exactly the sort of thing I like bringing back from Albania: small enough to fit in a bag, but specific enough to remind you where you bought it. Oils and vinegars work well when the bottle is small, sealed and wrapped in clothing inside checked luggage. It is also the kind of thing you can talk about when someone asks what you brought back, because there is usually a little story attached to where you found it.
Ukraine
Cooking oil strongly associated with Ukraine’s sunflower production.
Bangladesh
Pungent oil used in Bengali cooking and pickles.
Slovenia
Nutty oil popular in Slovenia and neighbouring regions.