Whether you know a long term traveller who is constantly on the road, a periodic traveller who has a permanent base, or just someone who lives to travel. Finding creative gift ideas for travellers can be difficult. Let’s face it, finding gifts generally, can often be difficult.
If you’re searching for a gift for someone who likes to travel, just figure out the recipients travel style and determine a suitable gift accordingly. Here are some gift ideas for travellers that I would recommend.
1. If they like to tell a story
A keen traveller never likes to admit to bragging about their exploits, but they will drop a travel tale into the conversation whenever they can. Often they potentially risk being labelled a story teller, and are sporting a trail of long-suffering friends.
So, just bite the bullet and accommodate their need to proudly share the countries they’ve visited, with a scratch map.
With this gift, they can scratch off each and every country they have visited, and proudly share the map, plus there are several different types and different locations, as well as a gourmet world map.
2. If they are practical
Anyone who travels regularly, will be most likely well prepared for their next destination. So finding practical gifts to add to their kit may be difficult.
Finding themselves regularly on the road will take it’s toll on some of the necessary items that are often taken for granted. I find that socks seem to regularly go missing, wear out or just aren’t sufficient for the variety of terrains the average traveller is likely to face. Then again, in many countries (eg within SE Asia) they probably won’t find a need for socks!
So, how about something everyone needs on their travels. These useful laundry bags may be the answer. They do a variety of themes and are reasonably priced and I can guarantee they will get regular use whatever the travellers destination.
3. If they live to travel
They may already have a house full of items from their travels, and often numerous household items which incorporate photo’s from their travels. But if not, this is a good place to start, with the variety of photo gifts available on the market from companies such as funkypigeon.com.
4. If they are a fashionble traveller
There will be no doubt in your mind if you know a fashionable traveller. Fashion will be at the forefront of any trip that they are planning, with baggage and accessories to match. These travellers won’t admit to the fact they don’t like journeys that mirror their unflattering passport photo, leaving them feeling unprepared, ungroomed and potentially roughing it.
Aside from transportable beauty treatments, which they will have no doubt stocked up on for themselves. They will want to stay stylish when they travel. So look for accessories that compliment their travel enthusiasm without lowering the tone, such as a passport cover from Radley.
5. If they travel with gadgets
A globetrotter whose enthusiasm for utilising gadgets to organise detailed itineraries, documentation and everything else will have you questioning whether there really is anything you could give them which they would value.
It is simply a case of finding something to compliment one of the many gadgets that they own, such as a grid organiser or an electronics organiser. Or how about a cover or case for one of their devices. These can be personalised with photos and messages to suit the recipient.
6. If they enjoy walking or staying close to home in the UK
Do they reside in the UK, and enjoy walking. A pastime close to my heart and one that is likely to mean they have been to and are a fan of the Lake District.
If you find they have enough socks already (!), then why not get them a 3D map like this for their favourite walking destination.
7. If they are creative
There are a lot of things I can recommend here – so much so, I feel a entirely separate post might be needed. However, I’ll refrain from overloading you with ideas and suggest a couple of my favourites:
Cross stitch map kit – like the scratch map above but the recipient can enjoy getting creative and personalising it.
Smash Book – check out my Smashing travels post for ideas.
Project Life album – a photo album with themed inserts, which you can personalise as much or as little as you like.
Stitchable travel notebook – great for those that like to get creative when documenting their travels.
8. And finally, something personal
For someone special, a special couple, or just because the other suggestions aren’t suitable. A bracelet from El Camino would suit a male or a female, and can be personalised to create a memento of a journey, trip or plans.
These make a beautiful and elegant gifts, which they can wear as they travel too. However, they are not cheap, but the quality is high. The biggest problem is choosing from the vast selection of destinations the recipient has visited our plans to visit.
As an alternative, why not make something … it would certainly be personal.
Finally, if you know a long term traveller, a physical gift might not be suitable. So why not just send them an email, or electronic card to let them know you are thinking of them. You might be surprised at how appreciative they will be to just hear from you.
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Have you some gift ideas for travellers?
