Whether it’s for Christmas, birthdays, or any other special occasion, if you are wondering what to get for that traveller in your life, here are 35 travel gift ideas, for all different budgets. You can click on each image for more information on the product.
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1. Scratch off map
This is a very popular gift for people who love to travel. It’s a such a great feeling scratching off each country you visit and seeing how much of the world you have seen.
Here are two different sized maps:
2. Thermals
If the recipient is planning on going to a cold country, then what better gift than a thermal hat, scarf and gloves? This is a perfect gift for winter destinations.
You can buy them separately or as a set.
3. A weekend away
Whether it's a weekend trip to a nearby city or a trip abroad, a trip is a great gift for a traveller. You can book accommodation through Booking.com HERE
4. An experience
Another great gift for them can be an experience. From wine tasting to a spa day to driving a supercar for the day, there are hundreds of experience options for the traveller in your life.
You can find some ideas here:
5. Ordnance Survey Maps
If they enjoy hiking and walking, why not get them a subscription to the Ordnance Survey Maps? Or you can get them a physical one if you know what area they would like.
6. Food
You can’t really go wrong with food, right?
If they love hiking or camping, you could get some snacks or freeze dried meals to take with them. Here are some of my favourites:
Another option is to get them a gift box of snacks from around the world to try. One of the best things about travelling is getting to try the local food from the destination. This will give them the opportunity to try it from the comfort of their own home.
7. Money bank with map - adventure fund
Saving up for something can be difficult sometimes. So why not give them a bit of motivation with this “Adventure Awaits” travel money bank?
8. Passport cover
This cute stitch-your-own passport cover comes with thread and needle and will give them the opportunity to sew a cross on the map every time they visit a new country. And it’s vegan!
9. Travel Planner and Journal
A travel planner and journal allow someone to plan their trips, write down their packing lists and bucket lists, and keep memories.
Here are two of my favourites:
These stickers go perfectly with the planner:
10. Travel book/guide
A travel book or guide is a great way to inspire the traveller for their new adventures. Here are some great options:
11. Something travel sized/portable
When travelling, space is limited. However, there are some things that you still need/want to take with you. That’s why portable items exist. Here are some portable items that are great for travelling:
Mini hair straighteners:
Portable charger:
Bluetooth Charger:
Travel mirror:
12. Guardian Angel Necklace for safe travels
This guardian angel necklace is a cute and thoughtful gift for someone to take with them on their upcoming travels.
13. Desk Globe
Every time I come across one of these I always think to myself how beautiful it would look on my desk.
14. Travel sized spa gift set
A travel sized spa gift set is a great way for them to pamper themselves while they are at their hotel and they can take them in their hand luggage as they are under 100ml each.
15. Travel jewellery box
Having tangled necklaces and bracelets can be very annoying, and it can get worse when they are packed in a suitcase/backpack. This little jewellery box can keep everything organised and untangled.
16. Reusable bottle/coffee mug
This water bottle is a great sustainable gift for someone. You can get it here:
Or if they are a coffee (or tea) lover, you can get this coffee mug here:
17. Neck pillow
Help them make their journey more comfortable by getting them a neck pillow for the plane or bus. This one is super comfortable and has a little hook to hang on their bag.
18. Eye Mask
Speaking about comfort while travelling, this eye mask perfectly accompanies the neck pillow to make their journeys more relaxing.
19. Plane socks
These compression socks for long haul flights go perfectly with the neck pillow and eye mask.
20. Travel sized puzzle books
Long plane journeys can get quite boring. Sometimes you don’t feel like watching a film or listening to music. These travel sized puzzle books are small and light and fit easily in a small bag for the plane.
21. Headphones
No one wants to be that person who listens to music or watches videos without headphones in public.
These wireless noise cancelling headphones are great for travelling
Or you can get these airpods which come in a little case that fits easily in your pocket.
22. Candles to remind them, of different places
These scented candles are inspired by different destinations and are a great way to remind someone of their travel memories.
23. Camera
Before I left for my year-long internship in California, I got myself a camera and it was the best purchase I've made. I just wish I had it sooner for all my previous travels. I have the Sony Alpha a5100 which is a compact mirrorless camera 24.3MP APS-C CMOS sensor and a 3" touchscreen LCD which can flip upward 180 degrees for easy self portraits and vlogging. The video quality is amazing and I love how the photos come out. I’ve had it for about 4 years now and I am very happy with it. It’s perfect for travelling and it is super light.
And here is the SD card to go with it:
And here is a case:
Lightroom presets to make editing a lot easier:
24. Tripod
Whether they take photos on a camera or their phone, a tripod is a great gift for a traveller, especially if they travel alone. As I travel a lot on my own, I take all my photos and videos of myself with a tripod. This has been a huge game changer for me as I used to ask strangers to take photos of me but unfortunately they didn’t always come out as I wanted. With a tripod, I can take my time, choose the position of the photo and retake it as many times as I want. I put a timer on my camera or phone and shoot.
I have two tripods which I use all the time at home and during my travels.
25. Money belt
A money belt can bring peace of mind to the traveller as it can keep their money and passport safe from pickpockets.
26. Walking shoes
Having comfortable shoes when travelling is vital. Here are some walking shoes that will make walking and hiking a lot more comfortable.
Women’s:
Mens:
27. Backpack
Taking a backpack on my travels made everything so much easier. I now have free hands to use my phone for directions, go up stairs, and walk on cobbled streets without having to drag a suitcase behind me.
Here is the backpack that I have:
And this is the mens version:
You don't have to get a big travel backpack, as a little day backpack is also a great idea for someone who likes to do shorter trips or day trips to nearby cities.
You can get one here:
28. Packing cubes
Help them keep their life organised on the road with these packing cubes.
29. Cable organiser bag
Having multiple chargers and cables for different things can get quite messy and tangled up when travelling. This cable organiser bag is a great way to help them keep all their cables and electronics’ accessories organised in one place.
30. Toiletry bag
This hanging travel toiletry bag can store all their toiletries or cosmetics and can hang up in the bathroom to save space.
31. First aid kit
Every traveller should have a first aid kit with them. This mini first aid kit is perfect for fitting in a small backpack and does not take up much space, yet has all the basic things that someone may need.
32. Kindle
This is perfect for the book lover in your life so they can take all their books with them without worrying about bag weight and space.
33. Metal straws
These metal straws come in a little bag with a cleaning brush and are a lovely eco friendly gift for them to take with them when travelling as well as when they are out for the day.
You can also get this eco friendly set with metal cutlery and straws in a little pouch:
34. Life straw filter
This life straw water filter is a great survival tool for hikers as it can protect them from microplastics, silt, sand, and cloudiness when drinking water in the wild.
35. Travel towel
This is my favourite travel towel. It’s super thin and light and dries really fast which is perfect for travelling and you can get it in different sizes and colours.
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