What should I bring as a gift to say thanks for being a house guest?

I am traveling to Europe to meet my boyfriend's family for the first time (sister, parents, stepparents). We will be staying with or dining with each of them and I want to give them a little something to show gratitude for their hospitality. I'm not sure what is appropriate as a thank-you gift that's not too much or to little for people i've never met. Also, I have a VERY tight budget. Any brilliant ideas?What should I bring as a gift to say thanks for being a house guest?
When I am a houseguest I will usually go to a local bakery and buy pastries for the person I am staying with.What should I bring as a gift to say thanks for being a house guest?
Be careful about what you bring from your home country as there are restrictions on items especially food in Europe and there are restrictions on other items too. My recommendation would be to contact the embassy in your home country to ask what is allowed.





For me a bottle of wine or doing something nice (e.g. helping around the house) for them is always acceptable especially if you are on a tight budget. Currently is about $1.85 for each 拢1 or about $1.40 for every 鈧?1 so make sure you plan accordingly.





Finally one piece of advice make sure you have the right visa to enter the country. I know the UK, for example, can get touchy about a boyfriend / girlfriend coming to visit especially if there are plans for marriage. So check with the the country's embassy in your country to ensure you are entering on the correct visa otherwise you may find you are not allowed in and if that is the case you will be excluded on average 3 - 5 years.
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Bring an inexpensive gift that represents your home country. If you're canadian, small jars of maple syrup or fudge. Ask your boyfriend if he knows what the family members you'll be visiting consider treats, and bring some of those.
A nice bottle of wine, something that represents the region you come from( benne wafers, fudge, pralines etc.or a book about the region you come from if they read English.) or treat them to dinner out one night.
You can't go wrong with chocolate. There is a wide variety at duty free.