Is there anything unique that's made locally? When I travel abroad I like to take things made close by or at least in the USA. I took Zippo lighters one time, and for a child I took a *Wooly Willie* which is made in a teeny tiny toy factory that I used to work at. I do think your idea of something sports related is a good idea! I wouldn't take wine or chocolate...Europeans seem to be pretty particular about those.