Whatever time of the year it is, gift-giving can be quite stressful, especially if you’re having to buy for multiple people. But it doesn’t have to be like that. There are a lot of options when it comes to unique gifts to give people who love to travel. I personally love coming across travel accessories and travel gear that are unique and take on a new twist from their predecessors.
Whether you’re on the hunt for road trip gifts, gifts for adventure lovers, or simply gifts for travel enthusiasts in general, I’ve come up with an incredible list of unique brands and accessories that are some of the best gifts to give people who love to travel. Keep reading to make your next gift-giving experience a simpler one.
Best gifts to give people who love to travel
Pakt One by Pakt
If you’re like me, then you probably have too many travel bags to count. But do you have one that “packs like a suitcase, carries like a duffel, and travels like a pro”? I’m going to go out on a whim here and say no. That’s why the Pakt One is one of the best gifts for people who love to travel.
The zip allows you to open the duffel and lay it down like you would an ordinary suitcase, and it has multiple compartments to allow for easy organization. There are even front pockets that enable you to grab your passport and toiletries with ease as you make your way through security at the airport. Most duffel bags aren’t equipped to safely transport a laptop, but the Pakt One has a padded laptop compartment that you can access either from the inside or from a zip on the top.
Its premium, durable materials make it the perfect travel companion for road trips or long-haul flights, and best of all you don’t need to let it out of your sight because it’s carry-on approved. Pakt sends all of their products in plastic-free packaging, using earth-friendly materials, so no more unnecessary Styrofoam or plastic bags either.
Shipping: Pakt ships to a large number of countries outside of the US.
Snack Box by TokyoTreat
TokyoTreat is a snack box subscription that delivers the tastes of Japan right to your door. Each month subscribers will receive a themed snack box that’s centred around some of the most popular treats in the country. The boxes will include at least 20 exclusive snacks that are only available in Japan for a limited time. One-time snack boxes are available too, but the longer you subscribe for the better discount you’ll get, so it’s definitely worth committing for a longer period of time if you like Japanese snacks.
What’s great about TokyoTreat is that they often do limited edition boxes throughout the year. For example, their unique Halloween snack box is full of tasty treats that are common around this time. Japan loves to celebrate Halloween, and as an adult we sometimes don’t fully get into the spirit of this holiday anymore. This snack box gives you a chance to let out your inner child and try some snacks you may not have come across during your travels.
Be sure to visit their website to see what unique snack boxes they currently have available. These Japanese snack boxes make perfect gifts to give people who love to travel, regardless of their age.
Shipping: TokyoTreat offers worldwide shipping.
Quality Tungsten Men’s Band by Tayloright LLC
For the man who’s always collecting passport stamps and racking up airline miles, finding the perfect present can be tricky. Sure, another travel adapter or guidebook might be useful, but they won’t hold the same sentimental value as a gift that truly speaks to his adventurous spirit. That’s why a high-quality men’s band is the ideal choice for the globetrotting gent in your life.
Travel throws unique challenges at jewelry. From bustling cityscapes to rugged outdoor adventures, a man’s band needs to be tough enough to handle it all. Imagine him scaling glaciers in Iceland with a band that won’t scratch, or navigating bustling markets in Morocco without worrying about losing a precious heirloom.
For married men who are rarely in one place for too long, a worry-free wedding band is essential. Tayloright LLC’s range of mens wedding bands are specifically designed for the active lifestyle, crafted from robust materials like tungsten carbide that can withstand the rigours of travel. They’re built to last to ensure it stays with him wherever he roams, without fear of damage or tarnishing.
Shipping: Tayloright LLC offers worldwide shipping.
Calina Women’s Watch & Zocalo Men’s Watch by Holzkern
Does your watch make you want to go outdoors and spend more time in nature? Holzkern wants to inspire its customers to do just that with their beautifully crafted wood and stone watches – two materials that have been used by every civilization throughout history. Whether you’re at home or travelling the world, their watches are a constant reminder to take time for yourself and enjoy the natural world around you.
The Calina Women’s Watch is made of leadwood and marble, and gets its name from the dusty haze that sets over southern Spain. The unique colour combination of the Calina represents a mixture of the mid-day Spanish sun and the grey misty clouds that form the hazy atmosphere.
Their Zocalo Men’s Watch is made from the wood of the Koa tree, and is named after one of the largest city squares in the world – Plaza de la Constitucion in Mexico City. This area was the centre of the Aztec Empire, so the watch serves as a reminder to its wearer to always stay in motion and live in harmony with other human beings. It’s a beautiful luxury travel gift for him. All of Holzkern’s watches have interesting stories that inspired their creation, so you’ll have no problems finding the perfect match for that person who loves to travel in your life.
Shipping: Holzkern offers worldwide shipping – so no countries are excluded!
Travel Art Prints by Fox Burrow Designs
They say the best way to preserve a memory is through pictures. But sometimes, a print-off of a travel photo you’ve taken just isn’t going to cut it when you want to give someone an important travel related gift. A fantastic alternative to simply printing your own photos is to order a one-of-a-kind piece of travel artwork. Fox Burrow Designs is the best place to go for travel art prints, and with such a wide variety of cities and landmarks across the globe to choose from, you really can’t go wrong.
Fox Burrow Designs also has prints dedicated to popular movies, TV shows, and books that are all beautifully designed. They also use completely sustainable packaging, right down to their stickers. A travel art print is probably one of the best gifts to give people who love to travel, and you’ll be giving them a gift that holds a special place in their hearts.
Shipping: Fox Burrow Designs is based in the US and ships worldwide.
Chilli Oil by Banhoek Chilli Oil Company
Missing the taste of South Africa? Or maybe, like me, you haven’t had a chance to visit this beautiful part of the world yet. With Banhoek Chilli Oil you can bring the tasty heat of South Africa right to your plate, without having to step outside your door. This handcrafted, premium, all natural chilli oil comes from the Cape in South Africa, and is both halal and vegan certified. They use a high-quality, non-GMO rapeseed oil and gently infuse it with hand crushed Bird’s Eye chilis to produce the perfect balance of heat and flavour.
I personally use a small amount to drizzle on my pizza, or to add a bit of an extra kick to a stir fry. There are a lot of recipes available on their website to choose from as well. Banhoek Chilli Oil is a “Great Taste 2019 Award Winner”, and when purchasing directly from their website they give you the option of receiving their bottles wrapped in a beautifully presented wrapping.
Shipping: Banhoek Chilli Oil is available in the UK.
Vienna Toiletry Bag by Rareform
If you’re looking to add a bit of colour to your travel accessories, or think someone else needs some colour in their life, then you need to check out Rareform and their Vienna Toiletry Bag. Toiletry bags are essential for every traveller, and this one comes with no exceptions. The bag’s hanging feature and zip-around enclosure means that all of your essential toiletries are easily accessible and perfectly organized.
The Vienna Toiletry Bag comes in a variety of different colours as well, and each design is one-of-a-kind made from repurposed billboard vinyl, hand-cut in California. Now you can give the perfect recycled gift to whoever you know that loves to travel (and help the planet at the same time).
Shipping: Rareform ships worldwide and shipping fees are calculated at checkout.
WeeBox
Whether you’ve been to Scotland and fallen in love with the country, or are dreaming of visiting it one day, you can now get a little piece of Scotland sent directly to your home. WeeBox sends out gorgeous monthly subscription boxes with a minimum of 5 exclusive gifts inside that you can’t buy outside of Scotland, many of which come from small, local Scottish businesses. The theme changes each month, which means every time you open up your subscription box you’ll be happily surprised.
It’s one of the best gifts to give people who love to travel, especially if they’re unable to hop on a plane. You can also add a personalized card inside the box with a special message, which they provide as a complimentary service. My first ever WeeBox was based on a famous artist from Glasgow, and included one of my favourite things about Scotland – shortbread. You never know what you’re going to get inside your monthly WeeBox.
Shipping: WeeBox ships worldwide.
Push Pin Map by Pin Adventure Map
I think every person who loves to travel has bought at least one scratch map to keep track of the countries they’ve visited. But now it’s time for an upgrade – the push pin map. I came across Pin Adventure Map a while ago, and fell in love with their beautifully designed World Push Pin Travel Map on Canvas. They have a lot of different styles and colours to choose from, and you have the option of a world, European, or USA map to stick some pins in.
The designers work closely with a cartographer, using GIS technologies, so that the content is up to date and of the highest quality. It’s a great travel gift for kids too, so you can start planning your upcoming trip, educate them about new places, and get them excited to travel. Pin Adventure Map are also part of 1% For the Planet, meaning that they donate 1% of their yearly income to organizations helping the planet.
I’ve recently written a blog post for Pin Adventure Map as well, covering some of the top travel destinations in Europe.
Shipping: Pin Adventure Map offers worldwide shipping.
Globetrotter Gift Hamper by Chasing Threads
Have you ever thought of stitching where you’ve been on a map before? Even if you aren’t the best at stitching (like me), or have never even given it a go, Chasing Threads makes it incredibly easy with small markings on the map showing you exactly where to put the needle and thread. I’ve had my Stitch Passport Cover for a couple of years now and it’s still in perfect condition despite all of my travelling.
Chasing Threads have launched a Globetrotter Gift Hamper which contains a bundle of beautiful stitch travel accessories such as their popular passport cover, luggage tag, notebook, tote bag, and their very stylish golden skull embroidery scissors. If this isn’t the best collection of gifts to give people who love to travel then I don’t know what is. Even if you aren’t travelling at the moment, it’s the perfect way to keep busy on a little project and it makes the perfect travel gift basket.
Shipping: Chasing Threads ships internationally, delivery times will vary based on location.
Panglao 55L Backpack by SunDrift
Backpacking is a very popular way of travelling around the world, so it’s important that you have the very best backpack, and one that will hold months worth of clothing and accessories. Cue Sundrift and their Panglao 55L Backpack. This Irish company makes incredibly comfortable sustainable backpacks, with adjustable straps and a breathable back frame, making it much easier for it to fit the female body (but men love them too).
This backpack is 40% lighter than other 55L backpacks, with a built-in rain cover, safety whistle, and lots of hidden pockets. Best of all, it opens like a suitcase, making it that much easier for you to pack and unpack, and is made from regenerated ocean waste materials. It feels like you’re carrying half of the weight you really are, and the breathable back frame is a lifesaver. It really is one of the best gifts for backpackers you can find.
Shipping: Sundrift offers free shipping on orders over €100, and ships to various countries.
Beach Towel by Tropesa
Everyone loves a trip to the beach, but not everyone loves bringing all of the sand back home with them. That’s where Tropesa comes in to solve all of your problems. This French company produces beautifully designed beach towels that are sand-free, quick-drying, and very absorbent. So whether you’re heading to the beach or to the poolside, their towels have got you covered.
Each of their towels contains 20 recycled plastic bottles, and although it’s a large sized towel, it folds away to become very compact and easy to travel with. It’s the perfect gift to give someone who loves to travel and spend time near the water, or for backpackers who need a fast drying towel while they’re on the go. Tropesa’s unique designs make their towels a one-of-a-kind gift that’s sure to put a smile on anyone’s face.
Shipping: Tropesa offers worldwide shipping, with express shipping available within Europe.
Map Poster by Mapiful
Chances are you’ve come across Mapiful at least once while browsing social media. This popular Swedish company allows you to design your own printed poster map, whether that be of your hometown or somewhere that you fell in love with while travelling. With Mapiful, you’re no longer stuck with only finding city maps of popular destinations such as Paris and New York – now you’re in control!
There are plenty of styles to choose from, and they are adding new ones all the time. Mapiful gives you all of the tools to design your own map, by allowing you to choose how zoomed in you want it, which labels are along the bottom, the location, the appearance, and the size. You can also create zodiac and star maps, as well as text art prints. If you’re looking for a gift for someone who loves to travel, why not start with one of these priceless and personalized travel maps?
Shipping: Mapiful ships worldwide.
VIVIR Tequila Blanco by VIVIR Tequila
If you know somebody who loves mixing a margarita now and again, you’re going to want to get them this luxurious bottle of Tequila Blanco by VIVIR Tequila. This award-winning tequila is made from Weber Blue Agave grown in Jalisco, Mexico and through traditional production creates an easy to drink, floral spirit.
It took 2 friends 4 years to perfect their tequila, and it was the first independent premium British Tequila brand with an entire range. Their goal was to change people’s perception that tequila had to be taken followed by salt and lime – and their hard work has been rewarded. The distillery they partner with in Mexico has a strong focus on sustainability as well, allowing part of the Agave plants to flower which helps to benefit the insects and wildlife.
Shipping: VIVIR Tequila ships worldwide, subject to each country’s alcohol import rules.
There are some fantastic travel gift ideas out there to choose from, and hopefully this list will help you the next time you need to buy someone a present. Whether you’re on the hunt for travel gifts for couples, personalized travel gifts, or you’re convinced you need to find the best gifts to give people who love to travel, finding unique brands is a great place to start. And when you’re done buying gifts for everyone else, why not treat yourself too?
Wherever you are in the world, whether you’re travelling or stuck at home, don’t forget to check out my latest blog posts for travel inspiration. You can also read my sustainable gift guide for more gift-giving ideas. Remember to follow me on Instagram as well and keep up to date with my latest adventures!
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