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18 yr old going to stay with a friend overseas for 10 days. What should she take?

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Mushroomwithaview · 27/12/2023 19:38

Dd has asked me for some advice about what gifts she should take.

She has saved up and bought a flight to go and visit a very dear friend who moved away. Because of the long distance she's staying for over a week. I know the family a bit from playdates and plans when the girls were younger - lovely family. The mum has already messaged to say how pleased she is to have dd coming to visit.

What would be an appropriate amount of gifting / hosting presents? What should dd take?

And should she offer money to cover food as it's a long stay? I strongly suspect the family will appreciate the gesture and say no. How much would be appropriate?

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Kpo58 · 27/12/2023 19:40

Has she made sure that she has long enough on her passport so that she can actually go?

LightDrizzle · 27/12/2023 19:42

Send money to cover a meal out for her and her hosts, tell her to offer at the beginning of the holiday and insist that her mum (you) has told her not to take no for an answer.

I’d also send a bottle of Champagne with her for the parents.

MaloneMeadow · 27/12/2023 19:44

I don’t think any big gifts/giving money is really necessary or appropriate. If she’s been invited to stay and they seem very pleased to have her then her company alone should be enough!

When DD has done similar trips we pack some local (and very much missed) food that you can’t get abroad in her suitcase and it is always well appreciated. Maybe something more personal as well like matching jewellery for the friend that she’s visiting x

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AnotherEmma · 27/12/2023 19:45

Passport and travel insurance!

She should definitely offer money towards food while she's there.

Depending on where they live, there might be items from the UK that are hard to get hold of there. So DD could ask her friend if there's anything in particular they'd like her to bring.

People often say things like tea, chocolate etc but difficult to recommend specific items without knowing their tastes and what they can/can't get where they are.

Whenever DH goes to his country he stocks up on his favourite food, mostly! And we buy magazines and books in his language for the children.

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