German knives, English socks: 13 gifts beloved globally that Americans are missing out on

From Guyanese rum to soft Australian bedsheets, you don’t have to buy a plane ticket to enjoy Guardian staff’s international favorites – perfect for holidaysOur favorite non-toxic pan is on sale (and five other Pfas-free kitchen deals)Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better thingsOur editors and writers have lived across the globe, from Abu Dhabi to Toronto to São Paulo. So when we asked them to share beloved gifts from outside the US, the answers were as varied as our home towns.This is the stuff we bring home in our suitcases and press into friends’ hands. Take the “workhorse” German paring knives or the bright red tortilla press that makes homemade masa feel effortless. There’s a 3lb tub of Maldon salt that is absurdly whimsical yet practical, and a set of Australian linen sheets that get softer with every wash. Continue reading...