I'm a very easy person to give gifts to. My friends, however, think otherwise, even though I say that “just give something for the trip".
But it seems that this sentence is not of much help. They know I already have a neck pillow, since that's how I I survive long flights, and it seems that there is no other option beyond that.
To help everyone in this situation, I decided to create a list of 20 gift ideas for those who love to travel. They are suitable for Christmas, birthdays, Secret Santa or any other situation in which you need to give someone a gift.
Since I know budgets vary from person to person, I include gifts in various price ranges.
Gift ideas for those who love to travel
Action Camera
Perfect for photos at the sea, pool or when practicing extreme sports. Despite the GoPro Although it is the best known, there are cheaper models of great quality.
Travel Guides
Is the next trip already booked? Or maybe the person always talks about a specific destination? How about helping by providing a travel guide? The ones Lonely Planet e Publifolha They are very complete and tend to be updated frequently.
Passport cover
It serves both to protect the passport and to leave it stylish. Some cases function as a complete wallet, with space for cards, money and airline tickets.
Raincoat
Indispensable for those travelers who enjoy backpacking, camping or walking in the rain and cold. I bought one in New Zealand in 2013 and I still consider it the best investment I've ever made in my life!
Camera Accessories
If the person you want to give a gift already has an action camera, how about giving some accessories? Could be famous selfie stick, extra batteries, WiFi control or even a dome (to take photos half in the water, half out).
Bags
What do all trips have in common? Time to pack your suitcase! There are many options here: carry-on luggage, a large suitcase to hold up to 32kg of shopping or even a backpack.
Packing cubes
Another not too expensive gift that is a great help for those who need to pack their suitcase! It helps organize bathroom items, makeup and even clothes. There's a post talking more about it here.
Neck pillow
Saves lives on those long and uncomfortable flights! They are sold in different prints, and there are inflatable models, perfect for not taking up space.
ebook reader
For those who like to read, an ebook reader is quite a gift! When traveling, then, where books take up space and add enormous weight to your suitcase, the advantage is double: light and easy to carry several copies at once. My favorite is the Kindle from Amazon.
Photo album
How about giving an entire album with photos from the last trip you took together? Saraiva has an option where you assemble and personalize the entire album using the computer, I've used it and loved it!
Suitcase Tag
Cheap gift for those who love to travel, and can even be handmade to make it even more special! There are some tags with funny phrases like “That's not your suitcase” to themes with country flags or tourist attractions.
Solid Shampoo
The solid shampoo is compact, doesn't leak and is super easy to transport, as well as lasting almost a year. Much more practical than taking a huge package that could leak during the trip!
Tickets
How about helping with the budget by paying the ticket for a tour? It could be entry to a museum, park or even a show by an artist that the person really likes!
Legal options: Tickets for Universal, Entrance to the São Paulo Museum of Art (R$30), ticket to the Louvre in Paris (€15)
Travel insurance
Another way to help people save money on their trip is to pay for travel insurance. Not a gift entertaining, but it can save thousands of dollars in medical care in an emergency. Seguros Promo has options that start at R$9 per day outside the country.
Waterproof case
I think it's one of the most useful gift suggestions for anyone who loves traveling, especially for those who love taking photos and visiting paradisiacal destinations. You can buy both the “pouch” to put your cell phone in and a specific case for a particular model.
Travel Dictionaries
Travel-specific dictionaries are smaller than traditional dictionaries, easy to carry in your bag, and are full of useful phrases like “I’m lost!”, “I need help”, “how do I get to…”. Great option if the person is insecure about the language.
Map Board
A craze among travel lovers, especially those who allow you to mark places that have already been visited. Framed options tend to be more expensive, so you can give the poster and let the owner choose how they want it to fit into their home decor.
TRAVEL BOOKS
If the person you are giving a gift to likes reading, how about a book telling a travel story? Nowadays there are several options, both real stories and fiction. I separated my favorites in this post about travel books.
Sleep mask
Useful for those who like to sleep on flights, both night and day, and even more so for those who usually stay in hostels. It also helps you sleep more to adjust to the time difference.
Clothing with sun protection
Ideal for travelers who spend a lot of time in the sun, on the beach, cycling or hiking. Most clothes and hats have UV50+ protection.
And phew! I think you have ideas for several years of gifts for those who love to travel! The cool thing is that some of them, like airline miles or tour tickets, you can give multiple times.
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