Souvenir of the Month

Annalisa Liberman of Santa Monica, Calif., took the saying "one man's trash is another man's treasure" to a new level, turning another country's trash can into a cherished souvenir. During a recent trip to Bhutan, Liberman noticed that the trails leading to the Buddhist temples were dotted with small tin cans. These receptacles, she learned, were part of the monks' efforts to help combat a newly developed litter problem in the country.

On the last trek of the trip, to the Thousand Buddha Temple in Thimphu, Liberman decided she wanted to take home a Bhutanese trash can. Their tour guide asked a group of young monks if Liberman could take one back, and they said yes.

Can you top this Bhutanese trash can? Read the fine print below.

The Travel section wants to see your coolest, weirdest, funniest finds from trips in the United States or overseas. We'll feature the best in this monthly feature; winners will receive a Travel section tote bag. Please send a photograph (e-mailing a high-resolution JPEG is best, but we'll also accept prints) and a brief description of the item -- including where you bought it, how it reminds you of the destination and why it makes you laugh -- to travel@washpost.com(put "Souvenir of the Month" in the subject field); or mail to Washington Post Travel Section, 1150 15th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20071, Attn: Souvenir of the Month. Please include your name and contact information. Photos cannot be returned.