20 Best Gift Ideas for Travelers

by GO GlobeHopper

Whether you’re looking for a travel gift for your partner, friend, family member, or even yourself, there is something on this list for every type of world explorer.  Valentine’s, Christmas, birthday, or just because… we’ve got you covered.

 

A Scratch Map

The Scratch Map is designed to allow you to visually record everywhere you go, making it the perfect gift for a world traveler. Scratch off each country you’ve traveled to together to make it extra special.

 

LifeStraw

Need a gift for the traveler who likes to go off the beaten path? Give them a LifeStraw. Lightweight and durable, this microfilter straw removes up to 99.9 percent of bacteria and parasites like salmonella and E. coli from water.

 

My Fahlo

An excellent gift for the animal-loving traveler and those that travel for wildlife experiences, My Fahlo sells bracelets that allow people to adopt and track exotic and endangered animals, such as polar bears, sharks, sea turtles, and elephants. The company sends a picture of the adopted animal, their name, a QR code to track the animal, and much more!

 

Custom Coordinates

A lovely way to memorialize a special destination – like the first place you traveled to, or a honeymoon location – is with Maven Metals. This company, run by a husband-and-wife duo, sells jewelry and keychains engraved with coordinates of your special location. For more information, read our review HERE.

 

Door Stop Alarm

This gift grants solo travelers who may be staying at an Airbnb or hotel the feeling of security. The Door Stop Alarm is easy to install. Slide it in the crack between the floor and the door, and if the door is opened, it will let out a loud sounding alarm that will alert you and frighten the intruder.

 

Kindle Paperwhite

Give the gift of reading with the Kindle Paperwhite. It is perfect for the GlobeHopper who loves reading just as much as they love to travel. The Kindle Paperwhite holds thousands of books with over 2 million to choose from on the Kindle website. It’s lightweight and waterproof, so there is no need to worry about getting it wet at the beach or pool.

 

The Wander Club Keychain

This classy keychain made from full-grain leather is a lovely memento for travelers. The tokens – made from stainless steel – can be engraved with all the places your gift receiver has been to. The company can also engrave dates on the back to personalize the token.

 

Portable Wi-Fi

The perfect gift for world travelers is TEP Wireless, a portable Wi-Fi device. Connect up to five devices on this Wi-Fi hotspot in over 130 countries without having to worry about roaming charges. By reading our review, find out more about this portable Wi-Fi device HERE.

 

Pocket Hand Sanitizer

Hand sanitizer doesn’t always have to smell like alcohol mixed with chemicals, and when you buy the pocket hand sanitizer from Noshinku, it won’t! These slim spray sanitizers come in four scents: eucalyptus, lavender, spice, and bergamot. Each pocket sprayer will give approximately 270 sprays before it needs refilling.

 

Cork Globe

Like the scratch map, the Cork Globe is a great visual way to see all of the places you or your gift receiver have explored. This cork globe from Suck UK has three sizes to choose from and comes with the first six red pins that will go on the globe.

 

“Ultimate Journeys for 2” Book

This book is written by ‘The World’s Longest Honeymooners’, Anne and Mike Howard. It is a great gift to give to that special person you want to travel with for the rest of your life. The book provides hidden-gem destinations and tips on traveling together while prioritizing romance. Check it out on Amazon HERE.

 

TimeKettle M2 Translation Earbuds

One aspect of traveling that frightens some travelers – especially newer ones – is the language barrier. That’s why the TimeKettle Translation Earbuds are a great gift to make traveling a little easier. They detect 40 languages and 93 accents to provide travelers with offline speech translation. Read our review HERE for more information on these handy earbuds.

 

Hush Blackout Eye Mask

Great for a long plane, train, or automobile trip, the Hush Blackout Eye Mask is guaranteed to block out 100 percent of all light. This eye mask is made from soft foam and jersey material, and the 3D eyecups make it so nothing is touching your eyelids. Give the gift of restful sleep.

 

Three-Piece Luggage Set

Every traveler needs sturdy and stylish luggage, so a useful gift option is Coolife Luggage’s three-piece set. With this set, you get three different sized, hard-shell suitcases for all types of travel needs. For more information, click HERE to read our review.

 

Tarriss Digital Luggage Scale

An ideal gift for the over-packer is the Tarriss Jetsetter Digital Luggage Scale. This is a sleek stainless steel scale that easily slips into the pocket of your luggage. Having the scale is a great way to make sure you won’t have to pay extra for baggage fees on your trip home.

 

Instax Mini 11 Camera

Photos are a huge part of traveling and a way to capture life’s special moments. Fujifilm’s Instax Mini 11 instant camera immediately produces a physical copy of these moments. The mini is lightweight and compact, making it an easy travel companion.

 

Homesick Candles

Bring the scents of your favorite destination to your home with Homesick Candles. Did you have a honeymoon in Hawaii? There’s a scent for that. Plus, there’s a scent for every other U.S. state, a few cities in the U.S. and Canada, and select countries worldwide.

 

Custom Travel Cartoon Portrait

Commemorate your favorite travel photo with your favorite travel partner by gifting them a custom travel cartoon portrait. This unique and thoughtful gift will be sure to put a smile on your gift receiver’s face every time they look at it.

 

Ulio & Jack Solid Cologne

Ulio & Jack wax-based colognes are made for travel. Slim and compact, they can fit right in your pants pocket. With three different travel-related scents – Aviation, Drifter, and Explorer – these androgynous scents will keep you smelling fresh.

 

Trtl Neck Pillow

It is often uncomfortable to sleep while traveling, your neck bobbing around and resting on the shoulder of the stranger beside you. But not anymore with the Trtl Pillow. This neck pillow is scientifically proven to provide better neck support than a standard U-shaped pillow.

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