Once you start traveling, there’s no going back and you always have that itch to plan your next adventure! So, regardless of if the traveler in your life has a trip coming up or not, these recommendations have been hand-picked for the gal with wanderlust. Whether she’s traveling the globe or is the queen of weekend road trips, the best gifts for the traveler you can buy, other than a plane ticket, are the options you’ll found below!
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1.) A Tote to Color
This cotton tote bag from Trouvaille [sp] is a fun and sensible gift for the world travel (or wannabe world traveler) in your life. Not only is this bag the perfect size to hold everything needed to take on-the-go, but it also comes with a green fabric pen to color in all of the countries you’ve been to!
2.) The Perfect Clutch
The top priority for the traveler is ease and convenience. This simple linen clutch from Handmade by Her [sp] is just the best because it can go from carry-on to backpack in a breeze. Aside from using it to organize, it’s the perfect piece to carry when you only need to take the essentials. It’s a neutral oatmeal color that goes with everything and is made out of sturdy, durable fabric so that it will continue to hold up from one adventure to the next.
3.) Travel Planner
You know that we love a good daily/weekly planner here at The Gem! But did you also know that there are planners and journals out there specifically for trips like this travel planner from Erin Condren? What a great way to document all of the memories and details from any great adventure!
4.) Blanket Scarf
One item that you surely won’t find me on a plane without is a scarf. Whether it’s bunched up as a makeshift pillow, laying over you like a blanket, or snuggling up with it for warmth, blanket scarfs like this gorgeous one are cozy, essential, and stylish for traveling.
5.) Filtered Water Bottle
This pretty pink filtered water bottle is an under $50 gift pick that’s perfect for staying hydrated and healthy on every hiking, backpacking, and travel adventure.
6.) Portable Hair Dryer
Let’s face it, hotel hair dryers are the absolute worst and add SO much time to the process of getting ready. This lightweight, folding hair dryer has amazing reviews on Amazon. I might just need to grab it as a Christmas gift for myself!
7.) A Powerful Suitcase
My mom bought my plane ticket to Ghana, which I’m pretty sure counts as my birthday and Christmas present for the next 7 years, BUT if I were making a wish list for this year, you better believe Away luggage would be at the top. With ejectable batteries that can charge your phone up to 5 times and a resilient composition, Away luggage ensures your traveler gets the most out of each trip!
8.) Quip Toothbrush
I use my Quip toothbrush every single day of my life and not just for trips, but I do find it extra convenient that is has a travel cover that doubles as a stand. My teeth feel so clean after I brush with Quip and I’m just completely obsessed with it!
9.) Steamer
Call me crazy, but I think it’s actually fun to steam clothing. Wrinkly clothing is something no one ever thinks about ahead of time and yet it’s a problem that EVERY traveler faces, so if you love giving practical gifts that people will actually use, this under $50 steamer is your best choice. They’ll be calling you up on their next vacation thanking you for it!
10.) Luggage Scale
No more crossing your fingers to hope you get a nice check-in attendant that will let your more than slightly overweight bag fly. Have you ever had to frantically redistribute your belongings just to make the scale happy? IT’S NOT FUN. Any person who plans to get on a plane in 2019 would love this luggage scale!
11.) Power Bank
Out of everyone in my family, my sister is the only one that ever remembers to bring a power bank on vacation to recharge her electronics. The rest of us spend a significant amount of time each trip trying to convince her to let us borrow it. Grab your traveler this power bank so that you don’t have to deal with that.
12.) A Cool Pin
One of my favorite internet friends is the mastermind behind Feminist Goods Go, makers of feminist clothing and goods for you and your girl gang. Her Catch Flights Not Feelings Enamel Pin is the perfect stocking stuffer or budget-friendly gift for anyone who identifies with the word wanderlust.
13.) Travel Yoga Mat
I truly believe in staying fit, active, and zen on the road, which makes this super light travel yoga mat a must-have for traveling!
14.) Serious Headphones
Whether you need to drown out the snorer next to you on the plane or you can’t stand the music being played on the family road trip, these top-notch headphones are wireless, noise canceling, comfortable and will give up to 15 hours of play time!
15.) Luggage Tag + Passport Holder
Once these gorgeous rose gold travel essentials are in the hands of your traveling giftee, they won’t be able to wait another second to book their next trip.
