Here are 50 + of the Best Gifts for Friends going Travelling

Why should you trust me?

I spend over six months of the year traveling for work, and I’ve learnt how to pack both effectively and efficiently over the years. Long gone are the times when I’d have to sit on my suitcase to get it to close.

Top travel gifts bought by my friends and family such as packing cubes, cable organisers and a travel wallet have all helped make my travel adventures that much easier.

In this post, you’ll find good gifts for travelers that will enhance their experience of travel and tick the boxes of thoughtfulness, provide value and be of use.

Gifts for people who travel

1. Packing cubes

Whether you travel for business or pleasure, [easyazon_link identifier=”B00R280UQM” locale=”US” tag=”passportand0e-20″ cart=”n”]a set of packing cubes[/easyazon_link] is one of the best gifts for people who like to travel.

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Packing cubes have transformed the way I pack.

They are a superb way of organising your suitcase. No more rummaging through the case only to find the item you are looking for was on the top in the first place.

Packing cubes make fantastic gifts for people who travel for work – I can vouch for this. I often move around hotels frequently when traveling on business.

Before I was introduced to packing cubes, I had to keep packing and unpacking everywhere I went, trust me this isn’t fun. Now if I know I’ll only be staying in one place for a few days, I pack a specific cube for that stay.

Packing cubes are genius gifts for people who travel a lot and for anyone who wants a suitcase in which they can immediately find something.

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2. Travel towel

I always pack a [easyazon_link identifier=”B01MF8JTCN” locale=”US” tag=”passportand0e-20″ cart=”n”]quick-drying travel towel[/easyazon_link] wherever I travel. You may ask why, as hotels usually provide them, but they are so useful if you’re going out for the day.

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They’re fantastic for boat trips, on the beach, train travel, freshening up at the airport and the list goes on. These microfibre towels are super soft and very quick to dry. Trust me its one of the most useful travel gifts you can give to someone.

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3. Water Bottle

Environmental and sustainable travel is of high importance today and reducing the world’s plastic should be top of everyone’s agenda.

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These water bottles by Hydro Cell are designed to keep liquids either hot or cold so they’re perfect for travelling.

Reusable water bottles are fantastic gifts for friends going travelling. Hotels will often be happy to refill them at the bar with filtered water, thus reducing the need to buy water in plastic bottles.

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4. Collapsible water bottle

Saving space is always excellent, and collapsible water bottles make great gifts for someone travelling abroad long term.

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You can roll, fold and freeze these collapsible water bottles and as a bonus the company donates a portion of the profits to dolphin rescue.

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5. Metal drinking straws

Plastic straws in many places are now being replaced by environmentally friendly ones, but sadly this not the case everywhere.

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These are both sustainable and reusable, which makes them great gifts for someone traveling abroad.

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6. Lens pen and DSLR Camera Cleaning Kit

Camera lenses are prone to gathering dust, sand and dirt no matter how careful you are. Nobody wants to see specks on your photographs, and these are just the ticket to ensure the lenses stay clean.

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They come complete with a lens pen, an air blower, 50 special tissues, lens cleaner and a microfibre cloth.

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7. Travel Pillow

Everyone loves a travel pillow, and they make fantastic Christmas gifts for travellers.

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The J pillow with added chin support won British invention of the year. Having recently purchased one I can vouch that its much more comfortable than my U shaped one.

Whether you go for the neck version or a[easyazon_link identifier=”B07VFH641Z” locale=”US” tag=”passportand0e-20″ cart=”n”] wrap-around scarf[/easyazon_link] , your friends are sure to love this gift.

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8. Dry Bag

For days out on the beach or a boat, these dry bags are essential.

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They keep your things both safe and dry. If you’re worried about getting your valuables like mobile phones wet these dry bags are the perfect way of protecting them.

You can read more about these bags in this review of the best snorkeling gear.

You can take them into the water with you to ensure that your valuables stay dry. They’re also great for putting wet swimwear in after a day on the beach or when moving hotels.

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9. Sandless Beach mat

If you’re looking for gift ideas for people who travel to the beach regularly this beach mat is a winner.

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Dry sand falls straight off it, ensuring that it stays on the beach and doesn’t return home with you. If like me you love the beach but hate the fact that sand seems to get everywhere when you return home, a sandless beach mat is a must.

The bright colour choices make it easy to spot on the beach and its generous size which will accommodate up to seven adults. The best bit is it folds down small and is easy to store in its compression sack.

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10. Travel Slippers

If you don’t like to walk barefoot on floors easy to pack slippers are great gifts for someone who likes to travel.

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Even high-end hotels that provide slippers never have those that fit snuggly around your feet, so no matter where I go I always pack mine.

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11. Compression Socks

Compression socks assist circulation in your legs, and experts highly recommend that you wear them for long journeys and particularly on long haul flights.

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Due to the length of time that you sit while flying the risk of deep vein thrombosis increases, so compression socks make excellent gifts for a friend going travelling.

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12. TSA Travel Locks

Keeping your luggage safe should always be a priority as its not unknown for people to plant things in your suitcase. They also come in useful for lockers in hostels and on trains. Trust me, TSA friendly locks make good gifts for people who travel.

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You can read more about the best TSA travel locks here.

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13. Noise-reducing Wireless headphones

Travelling can be a noisy experience as can sitting around a pool relaxing, but with a pair of noise-cancelling headphones, you can switch off and listen to your preferred taste in music.

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They’re not the cheapest gifts for travel lovers, but they’ll be a present that they adore.

These headphones by Sony have 35 hours worth of battery life and a quick charge capability. They are Alexa enabled for voice control and the built-in microphone lets you make hands free calls.

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14. Hanging toiletry bag

Most people put their toiletries in a bag, but these hanging ones go one step further. You can neatly arrange your bottles in them and hang the bag in the bathroom on arrival at your destination.

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There’s no need to unpack and repack which makes life so much easier. Hanging toiletry bags make fantastic travel gifts for friends, and you’d be surprised at how much you can fit in them.

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15. Nanopresso Portable coffee maker

This is the perfect gift for travelers who are coffee connoisseurs and can’t bear the thought of starting the day with a cup of instant.

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No electricity or battery back is needed with this portable coffee maker. All you have to do is add boiling water and with the help of the 18 bar pressure pump, you’ll be able to enjoy your favourite coffee anywhere.

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16. Multi-tool penknife

While penknives are not strictly travel-related gifts, they are handy to carry on your journey.

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We’ve all been there when you buy a bottle a wine and discover you need a corkscrew or a pair of scissors to cut off a label. Carrying a penknife with multi-tools means that you’ll have everything covered.

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17. Toothbrush sanitizer

When traveling on public transport or staying in hostels, shared bathrooms are inevitable. Hygiene is always an essential part of staying fit and healthy while on the go and keeping your toothbrush free from germs will give you peace of mind.

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The levels of bacteria that accumulate on toothbrushes is staggering.  It takes only 3 weeks of use to build more than 80 x the level of bacteria that you find in toilet water.  Never mind buying one as a present get one for yourself if you don’t aready have one.

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18. Rain Poncho

Rain can ruin a day trip if you don’t have the right attire and a travel poncho is a great item to keep in your day bag.

You can read more about the best rain ponchos in this article.

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They can be excellent cheap travel gifts as they start at for just a few dollars, however, if you want to treat your friend to something a little more stylish like the one below, you’ll have to spend a bit more.

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18. Head Torch

I often pack a head torch when travelling, and you’d be surprised how often it comes in use.

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I recently went on safari in Pilanesburg and forgot to pack one. I was staying in at a luxury lodge and didn’t think I would need one as it had electricity. However, the paths were so dark on the way back to the cabins you needed one.

Head torches also come in useful if you are camping or going inside caves so for outdoor enthusiasts they are useful travel gift items.

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19. Scrubba Portable wash bag

If you are looking for practical going away present ideas this portable wash bag makes washing your clothes simple.

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No more filling the sink and getting water everywhere. For people backpacking or travelling for several weeks, these wash bags come in handy.

I use mine regularly to wash my underwear when I’m away on business as hotel laundry is extortionate.

They’re easy to use as all you do is put your dirty clothes, water and detergent inside. You then give them a scrub, before rinsing and hanging up to dry.

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20. Sleeping Bag Liner

A sleeping bag liner is one of the best gifts for road trip travelers. Using a liner protects your camping gear or you can use them in hostels if the bedding isn’t the best.

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You can unzip the Vumos sleeping bag liner to make a large flat sheet. The material is soft, silky and breathable so you’ll be sure of a good nights sleep.

They also have a pillow pocket at the top, and plenty of room if you’re a tall person.

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21. RFID blocking travel wallet

Credit and bank card theft is a problem the world over and thieves no longer need to steal your card. They can get your details without you taking your card out of your pocket or purse and then use them online fraudulently.

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Keeping your cards in an RFID wallet protects them. The Venture 4th travel wallet has three separate compartments so can keep your passport and documents safe.

It’s designed with international travel safety and the long strap makes it challenging for thieves to steal.

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22. National Geographic Books

You might not be able to give someone the gift of travel, but National Geographic has books which will give a friend plenty of inspiration.

Most people are aware of the national geographic, and the photography in their magazines is enough to entice anyone to get the travel bug.

23. Kindle unlimited membership

A year’s membership to kindle unlimited can be one of the best gifts for world travelers who love to read.

Carrying books is not practical when you’re travelling for long periods, and downloading books can be expensive.

Kindle Unlimited is an online library that has thousands of books that you can read for free. There’s plenty of travel guides on there including big names like Lonely planet as well as magazines, fiction novels and autobiographies.

Travel Gifts for Her

24. Underwear travel organiser

There’s nothing worse than have your expensive underwear scrunched up in a suitcase.

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Underwired bras are particularly susceptible to getting damaged, so an underwear travel organiser is up there amongst great travel gifts for women.

Lingerie organisers make sure that you can find that matching set with ease. The box is sturdy and there’s a waterproof lined zipped compartment to ensure your dry items stay fresh and clean.

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25. Bra packer

Amongst great gift ideas for a traveling woman is this bra packer which is an excellent alternative to an underwear organiser.

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Packing your bras, in this case, will ensure that stay pristine and prevent them from getting damaged in your suitcase. There’s plenty of colours and designs if the style above is not to your liking.

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26. Prettycare eye mask

Long haul flights can take their toll on your body. Nobody likes to have black circles under their eyes, and lack of sleep is the number one cause.

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If you are looking for gift ideas for her that she’ll appreciate, a top-quality eye mask is perfect. These ones by Prettycare are ultra-thin and the high-density memory foam makes them super soft.

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27. Travel Jewellery box

What girl doesn’t love her jewellery? However, if like myself, you never know where to pack your earrings and accessories, then a travel jewellery box will make one of the best travel gifts for her.

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The jewellery case comes gift wrapped and is presented in a beautiful gold box. Inside there’s enough room for 14 pairs of earrings, 6 necklaces with pouches to hold any pendants and two zipped inner pockets to store watches or bracelets.

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28. Go Toob Travel Containers

Shampoo, conditioner, body wash and suntan lotion all take-up lots of space. While you can purchase travel-sized versions, they’re not the most environmentally friendly option.

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These reusable travel containers make fantastic travel gifts for women. They’re made from silicone and the wide opening makes them easy to fill. They also have a non-drip valve which prevents liquids spilling out and they’re approved for airline carry-on luggage.

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29. Go Tubb Travel containers

While Go Toob bottles take care of the liquids, their travel containers are perfect for moisturising creams and makeup.

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They make perfect gifts for someone who loves to travel with all their beauty products. The containers are also useful for carrying medicines and they meet food safety standards.

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30. Shampoo bars

Bottles of shampoo take valuable space in your luggage, so these bars are great gifts for world travelers who are going away for long periods.

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Shampoo bars are a fantastic way to help the planet in the reduction of plastic waste. These eco-friendly bars are also suitable for vegans.

The sampler set that I’m suggesting contains 3 beautifully fragranced shampoo bars and 2 conditioning blocks.

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The packaging is biodegradable and the company also sell deodorants, body washes and face cleansing bars.

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31. Fashion Pocket Scarf

These are one of the best travel accessory gifts to buy a friend, especially if they don’t like to carry a handbag.

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The scarf has hidden pockets which are great for storing your passport or money.

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32. Sarong

Sarongs are so versatile they make great gifts for female travelers. You can use them as scarves or cover up when visiting temples. They are also useful to wrap around yourself at the beach or pool. You can even turn them into makeshift bags; they are the most versatile item you can pack.

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These beautiful Rayong sarongs are made in Bali.  They’re suitable for all shape sizes and if the above design is not for, there’s plenty more colours and patterns to choose from.

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Travel Gifts for Men

33. Travel cufflink and tie box

For men, a travel cufflink and tie box is both a fantastic and useful gift for someone traveling on business.

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The wallet has a reinforced plastic structure which prevents your ties from creases while traveling.  It can easily fit 6 ties and the handy zipped pocket is great for storing cufflinks and tie pins.

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Travel Gifts for Couples

34. World adapter with USB ports

When you travel with your partner, you often have twice the amount of technical gadgets to charge, which can be a challenge if you only have one travel plug.

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Having an adapter that you can use in most countries around the globe with multiple USB sockets means that you can charge several mobile devices at once. These type of adapters are reasonably expensive, but they make great gifts for travelling couples or solo travellers.

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35. Portable power bank

If you’re looking for road trip gift ideas, a portable power bank is one of the travel items I never leave home without.

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It’s particularly useful for long journeys in the car and in countries where there may be frequent load shedding or power cuts. The Anker Powercore portable charger has an ultra-high capacity, its reasonably lightweight and it offers high-speed charging.

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36. Portable hard drive

An excellent portable hard drive with plenty of storage space is one of the gifts for international travelers that they’ll appreciate.

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With digital technology, we’re all guilty of taking thousands of pictures and being able to save them on hard drive frees up valuable storage space on your devices.

The LA Cie portable hard drive is both shock, drop and pressure-resistant so there’s no need to worry about packing it in a rucksack.

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38. Adventure Fund – Money Saving Suitcase

A money-saving jar is one of those gift ideas for someone going travelling that’s a bit of fun. They are, of course, handy, particularly if the person you’re buying the gift for is trying to save money to fund their adventure.

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I like to save money in mine throughout the year as I always find the extra savings come in useful for day trips and vacation gifts for friends and family back home.

There’s a slit at the top to put your money in and a stopper at the bottom to get the money you’ve saved out again

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39. Mobile Phone lenses

Many people now rely only on their mobile phone to take pictures. Although the quality is often good, friends who like photography will not be disappointed with this set of lenses.

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Phone lenses are great gifts for people who travel a lot or those who love photography. They offer excellent value for money and the company provide a one-year free return and replacement offer.

The set of lenses includes a fisheye, telephoto, wide-angle, and macro lens. They are compatible with a wide range of phones including iPhones and Samsung mobiles.

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40. Selfie stick

Travel ideas, especially for the younger generation, usually involve social media platforms and sharing selfies of themselves in exciting places.

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A selfie stick is one of the best travel presents for any Instagram lover.

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41. Phone Tripod

Another of the more useful travel things is a mini tripod.

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These are fantastic if you need to hold the camera or smartphone still for long periods of like. For instance, when you go whale watching or on safari, having a tripod makes catching those unforgettable memories that much easier.

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If you don’t mind splashing the cash, a full-size carbon fibre travel tripod is an excellent gift for a friend going abroad who loves photography.

Unique Travel Gifts

42. Personalised luggage labels

I’m sure you’ve been there waiting at the carousel debating is that suitcase yours or not. Personalised luggage labels make take away this dilemma, and they make fantastic gifts for people who love to travel.

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You can customize these luggage tags and choose the colour to add that personal touch. They ship within a couple of days and make cute travel gifts.

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43. Passport Cover

Personalised passport covers are fantastic presents for people who travel. There’s a wide arrange of styles to choose from. Below are a few of my favourites.

44. Packable Umbrella

A travel umbrella makes a good gift for someone traveling to wetter climates like Ireland. The country isn’t nicknamed the emerald isles without reason, and there’s a good chance of it raining at any time of the year.

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While rain ponchos are great for quick bursts of rain, if it’s going to downpour all day, you’ll stay drier if you carry an umbrella.

Umbrellas are also good to shade you from the sun, in hot and humid climates such as Thailand.

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45. Travel Diary

I love my travel diaries, and they’re a great way of keeping memories alive and preserving memorabilia.

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You can record your best and worse moments, favourite restaurants or attractions and use them to reminisce in years to come. They make fantastic gifts for travelling friends or family members.

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46. Beeswax Wraps

These beeswax strips are brilliant for wrapping packing lunches in or leftover food.

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They’re much more straightforward to pack than foil or clingfilm and if like me you like to take a little more from the breakfast selection than you can eat, you can quickly wrap yourself a takeaway lunch. SSSh, I never admitted that.

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47. Gluten-Free Travel Cards

For friends who are gluten intolerant, this is one of the fantastic gifts for traveling abroad that you can purchase.

Dining out with any dietary requirement can be tricky whenever you’re away from home, and it can put a downer on any vacation.

Jodi Ettenberg of Legal Nomads is a celiac who has created these fantastic cards. Theses translation cards that have accurate information on about your dietary needs, including the risk of cross-contamination.

Below are some examples of the cards which make the best gifts for someone travelling that is gluten intolerant.

47. Yoga Paws

Yoga is growing in popularity, and of course, there are a plethora of mediation and yoga retreat vacations. However, packing a yoga mat can create to much bulk in your luggage.

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These yoga paws are one of the best travel gift ideas for friends who like their yoga. They are also great to take to classes at the local gym or to use in hotel gyms where the floor area can often be small.

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Fun Travel Gifts

48. Scratch map

If you travel a lot like me, people are always asking where you’ve been. A scratch map is an easy and fun way of showing off the destinations that you’ve visited.

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Wanderlust maps include a picker and a gift tag. Its great fun scratching off the gold and the maps include stickers to add special memories. You get two maps with Wanderlust, one of the world and an individual one of the USA.

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49. Magnetic Globe

Cool travel gifts don’t come much better than this globe.

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The globe floats and rotates in mid-air and the gadget can be illuminated when you switch with the LED light feature. It looks great on a desk and would brighten up any workspace.

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50. Cork Globe

You can use the magnetic pins to mark all the places in the world that you’ve traveled to or like myself mark all the countries in the world you’d like to visit.

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The globe is ten inches in diameter and comes with 40 multi-coloured pins. It makes a fun leaving present for someone going travelling and looks great on a desk.

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Travel Gift Bag Ideas

51. Foldaway travel bag

A bag to use for shopping or the beach is always useful and can help reduce the need for plastic carry bags.

These foldaway bags are excellent and take very little room in the suitcase. There are so many options for foldaway bags that they make great gifts for someone going on vacation.

52. Beach Bag

If you’re looking for gifts for someone going to Hawaii or beach destinations, a beach bag will be a much loved and used present.

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The bottom section of this bag is a detachable insulated cooler bag which is fantastic for keeping drinks and snacks fresh whilst on a day trip.

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