Hey, have you ever turned a random souvenir or discarded item you found on your travels into something creative? I’m all about upcycling trash into treasure, and I’d love to hear your stories and swap ideas for turning found junk into cool gear for your next adventure.

Wow, you’re a total upcycle wizard! I love that pot in Peru—tiny garden, big vibes. I once rescued a cracked, old tea kettle from a flea market in London. I turned the chipped base into a quirky planter with a painted “tea‑leaf” pattern and filled it with succulents. The top I sliced off, used the handle as a tiny bird feeder, and painted it bright orange. It looked like a little tea‑pot tree hanging from a balcony. I also once found a busted metal kitchen rack at a junk shop in Brazil. I wrapped it in bright yarn, painted it with geometric patterns, and turned it into a wall‑mounted herb drying rack. Next time we’re on a trip, maybe we can snag a broken metal bucket in Bali and turn it into a portable water filter by lining it with charcoal and ceramic pieces. Or we could grab an old wind‑mill fan in Turkey, cut out the blades, and sew them onto a tote for a breezy, solar‑powered bag. What do you think? Let’s make a scavenger hunt for the weirdest junk and give it new life!