It’s that time of the year again! At least almost. Stuck on what to buy all your traveller-friends? Here are 32 fun, tech-y, adventurous and luxurious things you would make anyone travelling happy with! And promise there’s no scratch map in here. We’ve seen those plenty of times.
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1. CORK GLOBE
Perfect for travellers who want to track all of their adventures in 3D.
Get it here, $48.00 small globe – $124.00 big globe.
2. CARRY ON COCKTAIL KIT
Cocktails while flying 20.000 ft above the ground? Who doesn’t love that! It’s available in seven classic flavours so everyone’s sure to find their favourite.
Find them here for $24.00
3. CRUMPLED MAPÂ
Who has the time to fold maps every time you take it out? Give somebody the gift of finding their way the old fashioned way on their next citytrip! We bought one for Laura’s parents when they went to Berlin and they loved it!
Order here for only €12.00
4. BOOK: HOW TO PACKÂ
Packing is the first step to every trip. This little book contains everything travellers need to know about packing. From city-trips to big journeys to beauty routines that won’t take up your whole suitcase.
Order here on Amazon for $14.00
5. PACK THIS! PAD
Going on about the packing, this checklist of everything you could ever need on a trip will keep the receiver organized during the whole process! Even the most chaotic and forgetful wanderers will depart with everything in order with the pack this! packing lists! To be honest, we might order these for ourselves this year.
Get it here for $6.99
6. CUTE ADVENTUROUS PIN
A cute pin that will always remind your adventurous friend that experiences are just around the corner, even when they’re at home eager to leave on their next trip!
Get it on Etsy for $10.00
7. I WAS HERE TRAVEL JOURNAL
A unusual travel journal that encourages to explore the easily overlooked details of your travels. This would make the perfect gift for people who like to record their travels.
Order it here for $16.95
8. ANYWHERE TRAVEL GUIDE CARDS
These creative cards inspire to explore in very unique ways. It has actions or quirky questions that take you out of your comfort zone. A very unique gift for brave travellers who like to do things a bit different!
Find them here for $12.95
9. WIRELESS TABLET KEYBOARD
A lot of people prefer travelling with a tablet instead of a laptop, since it’s lightweight and doesn’t take up as much space. A Bluetooth wireless keyboard makes the perfect accessory for a tablet!
Get this one from Logitech here for €69.99
10. CORD ORGANIZER
Being organized during trips makes life so much easier! The worst thing to lose are cables and cords. That’s why every traveller should have at least one organizer for all their tech stuff. This one’s perfect for tangle free travels.
Order it here for $20
11. NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES
Whether it’s in an airplane or at a noisy train-station, proper headphones that cancel the surrounding noise always come in handy. You’re better to spend a little bit more money on this to make sure you get the quality you need. The AKG N60 NC we picked is compact (so perfect for travelling) has a 30-hour rechargeable battery (great for long bus rides or flights) and comes at a very reasonable price!
Get them here for $124.95
12. EXTERNAL CHARGER
The one thing no traveller can go without: a decent charger. With the Jackery Bolt 6000 mAh portable charger you don’t even need to worry about those cords! They’re built-in in the design!
Get this one here for 69.99. If you’re looking for a more budget one, the flux portable charger is only $29.95
13. CLIP ON PHONE LENS
The Olloclip – core lens set is a must-have accessory for every photography lover. This little gadget transforms your phone’s lens into a fisheye, wide-angle or macro lens! And since it weighs barely anything, it’s super easy to take on every trip.
Buy one here for $99.99
14. TILE
If you travel a lot, you move around a lot. If you move around a lot, you lose things. This very useful gadget helps find everything that’s lost! Or the important things at least. Stick one on your most valuable items and track them down with the TILE app to find them!
Get them here (prices vary)
15. DRONE
If you REALLY feel like going all out, and have a big budget, why not buy a drone? Trust us when we say it’ll make for some of the best travelpics ever.
Check out this guide on which drone to get here.
16. GOTENNA
For the more adventurous, Gotenna is a great gift. It turns your iPhone or Android into an off-grid communications tool, enabling you to text & share GPS locations on detailed offline maps, no service required. It is also lightweight, weather-proof, and easy to use!
Click here and get a two-pack for $124
17. UNIVERSAL TRAVEL ADAPTER
Having the right plug for the right location on you every time is a must when travelling! Don’t let your friends leave without one of these. The color-coded adapters make it easy to find what adapter can adapt to what country too!
Buy it here for $35.00
18. MINI-USB SCALE
Do you know what one of the absolute worst things in the world is? When you’re about to board a flight and your bag is to heavy. Never again though with a mini scale! This Balanzza mini digital scale charges with USB so no fear of running out of batteries either!
Order it here for $24.99
19. PACKING CUBES
You can never go wrong with a set of good packing cubes. Don’t ever underestimate organised luggage!
Get these here for $22.99
20. COLLAPSIBLE SOLAR LIGHT
A must have for campers! This Solight Solarpuff Portable Compact LED Solar Lantern is environmentally friendly, not dependent on batteries and takes hardly any space at all!
Order them here for $29.99
21. HERSCHEL DAY PACK
A backup bag is never a bad idea, you’ll never know when it comes to handy. This one is super lightweight and packs down to the size of your hand. It comes in a lot of pretty colours too. No reason at all to leave this one at home.
Get one here for $29.99
22. NOMADER COLLAPSIBLE WATER BOTTLE
This water bottle has it all. It’s leak-proof, rolls up to small size, is almost indestructible and comes in 11 colours!
Order one here for 21.99
23. POCKET KNIFE
This lightweight pocket-knife is only as big as a credit card, which makes it perfect to travel with! The design is pretty cool as well. If your budget has a bit more stretch, you can also never go wrong with a swiss army knife.
Get the Cardsharp here for $7.28
Get the MiniChamp swiss army knife here for $ 43.50
24. VSSL FLASK LIGHT
Okay so we just couldn’t leave this one out. A flashlight AND flask all in one? It also has two stainless steel collapsible shot glasses, a bottle opener and a compass. Who wouldn’t love this as a gift?!
Get one here for $72.50
25. TRAVEL PILLOW
A good travel pillow does no longer have to be bulky and inconvenient. It’s also SUCH a luxury on long-haul flights or 10+ hour bus drives. Trust us. This is something every traveller needs! This Trtl pillow is super soft, machine washable, scientifically proven to hold your neck in an ergonomic position while you rest and easy to put on. It also weighs just 200g and folds up for easy packing. We’re buying this right now.
Find it here for €29.38
26. HIDDEN POCKET SCARF
This scarf is the perfect accessory for travellers. It has a hidden pocket to keep your keys, phone or passport close!
Find it here in lots and lots of different prints and colours!
27. SKINCARE
Don’t let your adventurous friends forget about their skin! It’s so often neglected while travelling. This Works Soin Hydratant In Transit Skin Défense is perfect for dry skin and has an SPF as well!
Buy it here for €23.72
28. EMERGENCY TRAVEL KIT
This travel kit has everything you could
need for in-flight emergencies. Let business come to you with this convenient pouch!
Get one here for $26.00
29. MINIPRESSO ESPRESSO MAKER
For a lot of people coffee might be more of a necessity, but since it’s not vital we’ve put it with the luxury items. Still, fresh coffee any place any time. That’s what I call a great gift!
Order yours here for $42.42
30. HAMMOCK
What better way to relax than in a hammock? Buy your favorite adventurer the portable Roo hammock, and the company will donate funds for malaria treatments to five children in Africa!
Buy it here for $50.00
31. AIRBNB GIFT CARD
Real luxury is getting a good night’s sleep in a comfortable bed. Which also makes a wonderful gift, if you ask us. We use airbnb all the time and would love to be gifted something like this, so we figured other travellers would to!
Find them here
32. SOCKS
What is a Christmas without any socks, right? There are plenty of socks perfect for travellers out there! Like these ones that keep your feet cool and dry!
Get theme here for $29.99
ANYTHING IN HERE YOU WOULD ADD?
Let us know in the comments!
Laura is the lead writer at BackpackBeliefs.com, where she specializes in travel guides, cultural exploration, and sustainable tourism. With over 10 years of travel experience and a Master’s degree in Cultural Anthropology, Laura brings valuable insights to her readers.
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