22 Gift Ideas for Travel Lovers
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One of the best ways to tell someone we love them is giving them a gift you know they’ll love and appreciate. With so many people to buy for during the holidays, it can be difficult to get creative and find something you know your travel lover will love.
Well, I’m here to help you out by providing you with this gift guide for all those wanderlusting souls in your life! Comment below your favorite gifts for travelers! Be sure to also check out my gift guide for the adventurers!
1. GoPro
My gopro is very very high on my list of favorite things that I own. Not only is it extremely portable and compact, it is very durable and catches by far some of the greatest adventure shots! For the price, this is one of the greatest adventure cameras out there! Check them out here.
2. Packing Cubes
These are one of those things you don’t realize you need until you’ve used them, and then can never go back! Packing cubes keep your luggage exceptionally organized and make packing and unpacking a million and a half times easier! Buy them here.
3. Passport Cover
When traveling to countless countries, while your passport probably loves all the fun stamps, it probably doesn’t love getting moved from backpack to purse to luggage to fanny pack and back again. To make sure your passport is staying in great condition despite all its use, invest in a fun adventure-y passport cover. Check out fun designs here.
4. Portable Power Bank
Nothing is worse than having your camera or phone die while trying to get great pictures on your adventures. Use this portable power bank to keep that from ever happening.
5. Noise Cancelling Headphones
No one knows the value of a solid nap on a 12 hour flight with three screaming kids sitting next to a guy whos snores sound like a chainsaw massacre than a frequent traveler. Gift them these noise-cancelling headphones to help them get those much needed rests on those long flights.
6. Facemask
Along with the silence from the noise-cancelling headphones, gift your traveler a nice facemask to block out the light and help them get that much needed rest on the long travel days or nights spent in hostels. Find great ones here.
7. Travel Pillow
Being stuck in an airport, plane, bus, train, or car for extended periods of time is definitely the least fun part of traveling. However, a nice travel pillow can make those times much more enjoyable and comfortable. Get yours here.
8. Journal
Journaling has become one of my favorite ways to reflect on all my travels and also reminisce on all my previous adventures. Having a journal handy on all your trips is a great way to jot down memories, feelings, favorite spots, places you want to go, or useful phrases in the language of the country you’re visiting. Get a wanderlusty travel journal here.
9. Travel Towel
A towel is one of those things you don’t realize you need until you don’t have one. When traveling and your only option for a shower is at the local hostel, which doesn’t provide towels, you’re going to be so grateful for this lightweight pack towel! Whether in a foreign country or in the backcountry, this is a great thing to add to your packing list. Get it here.
10. Toiletries Bag
Staying organized while traveling is so incredibly important. Do it with ease with this foldable travel toiletries bag. Buy yours here.
11. Bamboo Utensils
Sadly, plastic is one of the greatest contributors to pollution in our planet. One of the best and easiest ways that I have found to reduce your plastic waste is by having your own set of reusable utensils/straws. This way, when out traveling, when offered plastic utensils or straws, you can kindly turn them down and use your own. Buy your own set here.
12. Universal Power Adapter
My sister bought me one of these last year and it was one of the most useful gifts I’ve ever gotten! If your travel lover is one who is planning on visiting multiple different countries, then this is the perfect gift. With the adaptability of dozens of different countries, this is great for the world traveler. Get yours here.
13. Travel First Aid Kit
As always, it is such a good idea to carry a first aid kit with you at all times. Life is unpredictable and it is so important to be prepared. Help you travel lover stay safe with this travel first aid kid.
14. Tripod
What better way to remember all the places you’ve traveled than with beautiful photos? However, you may not always have the option to use other bystanders to capture that amazing moment. Or even if you do, they may not always get the best shots. The best way to capture the perfect photo is by knowing what you want and setting it up exactly how you want it. That can be possible with this tripod.
15. Custom Map
Two of my favorite travel bloggers, Kara and Nate just started their own company of creating custom maps. You can create your map of a city that you love, a road trip you’ve been on, or a series of flights to your favorite destinations. This is a great gift for the travel lovers in your life to help reminisce on their favorite adventures! Get yours here.
16. Life Straw
Water is an essential part of life. When traveling to new countries, one of the most important things is finding safe water to drink. Thankfully, the LifeStraw is so compact and portable and can be thrown into any suitcase, carry on, or backpack. This small device filters water as you sip through it, allowing you to drink directly from any body of fresh water. Get yours here.
17. Tile
If you’re like me, then if your head was not attached to your body, you would probably lose it. When traveling, it can be extremely important to keep track of all your valuables and the best way to do that is with the Tile. This device will help you to never lose your essentials again with its location tracker and beeping function. Get yours here.
18. Kindle
What better way to stay entertained while traveling than having all your favorite books at the tip of your fingers? Give you traveler the gift of reading with this lightweight e-reader. Buy it here.
19. Hard Drive
With all their traveling, you know they’re going to be taking lots of pictures and videos. Gift them with a safe place to keep all those precious files with this portable hard drive to bring along on all their adventures. Get it here.
20. Camera Strap
Make sure your traveler is looking stylish when capturing all their favorite memories with this woven vintage camera strap. Buy it here.
18. Travel Fund Shadow Box
Help your traveler stay motivated with saving up for their next trip with this adventure-y shadow box. This way, they will be able to see how much they have saved and how close they are to their next trip. Get yours here.
22. Scrubba
When traveling, doing laundry might be the last thing on your mind, but first thing on the priorities list. Having clean clothes can change your mood instantly, but sometimes when on the move, you might not have the availability of washing machines. Thankfully, the scrubba is a lightweight, portable washing bag to bring with you on all travels. Buy it here.
