It’s no secret that the holiday season is creeping up on us, and there’s a white elephant in the room. No, I’m not talking about the game. While ‘Under Pressure’ may be a song by Queen, it’s also how we all might be feeling on the quest to find our loved ones the perfect gifts.
Travelers tend to value experiences more than objects. So what unforgettable gift can possibly upgrade any adventure? Here is a list of gifts that are sure to make any wanderlust a happy traveler.
Uber Gift Card
Chances are a travelers car isn’t coming along for the ride. Spread the holiday cheer this holiday season by helping your friend gain a 5 star passenger rating by gifting them an Uber gift card. Best part of this gift is that it can be used almost anywhere in the world since Uber operates in over 60 countries and 400 cities worldwide.
Uber gift cards can be found in any major grocery store or you can save yourself a trip and purchase it online by clicking here.
Airbnb Gift Card
Another great gift card that would leave any traveler in high spirits is Airbnb. Housing can take up most of a travelers budget, so why not help someone plan their next getaway by taking care of a nights stay at their Airbnb of choice by clicking here.
Portable Charger
Friends don’t let friends fall victim of a dead battery. The worst part of every trip is having to stop exploring to plug in a phone and wait for what seems like a lifetime for it to be recharged. Help a wanderlust skip the hassle of missing out on an album of new selfies by making sure their phone battery is never empty. Juice up their battery by gifting them the gift that never stops giving life… battery life that is.
The best part of most portable chargers is that not only are they affordable, but they can be used numerous times before having to be recharged themselves.
There are so many different chargers on the market, but you can find my favorite by clicking here.
Kindle
Saving space and packing light while having a distraction for those long flights is every travelers dream. Help your loved ones catch up on a book or two without the hassle of lugging around a big book by getting them a kindle. They’re sleek enough to fit in a carry on and sturdy enough to not have any pages bent. What else could someone ask for besides a subscription to go along with it?
A 6 inch Kindle can be purchased here.
Oversized Scarf
Scarves are very versatile because not only do they promote warmth, but they can be the missing link to any stylish outfit. They’re light enough to not add weight to packed luggage and cozy enough to break all levels of comfort for any airplane outfit.
Out of all the clothing stores that sell oversized scarves, I always find myself browsing through Zara and Urban Outfitter’s (UO) stylish an chic inventory.
Check out Zara’s scarves by clicking here.
Or go to UO’s website by clicking here.
Large Travel Bag
With most airlines only allowing one personal bag online free of charge, travelers might as well make the best of it by having a large travel bag as their personal item. Not only will it fashionably bring all carry-on items on board, but it will double as a purse. Help your fellow traveler bring their entire wardrobe onboard by getting them an extra large travel tote.
Find one on Targets website by clicking here.
Customized Passport Holder
What better way than to personalize a holiday gift by customizing a passport holder to show stamps of every place you’ve traveled together? Didn’t take many trips together? Then personalize the holder with stamps from countries on your bucket list and use that as future travel goals. In fact, I’m currently customizing one for my best friend from the Travel Bible website, so if she’s reading this then heyyy girl!
Check it out here.
Turkish Towel
With the Turkish towel being as versatile as it is, there’s no wonder that there’s a big fuss around them. They can be used as a towel for both beach and bath, or even as a scarf or summer throw. These towels are created in Turkey, which is known to produce the highest quality of cotton products. So, not only do they hold up over time with high absorbency, they are lightweight enough to fit in any carry-on.
Check them out here.
Turtle neck pillow
Finding that perfect sleeping position on any flight is not an easy task for any traveler. In fact, it’s one of our biggest struggles. A turtle neck pillow was created to allow the traveler to sleep in any comfortable position, minus their bed. It wraps around the neck to help avoid those awkward positions that cause sore necks on long-haul flights.
Give the gift of sleep with purchasing a turtle neck pillow here.
Noise Canceling Earbuds
Take it from my experience, there’s nothing worse than an airplane full of loud conversations when you’re trying to sleep. Noise canceling earbuds will not only shield conversations from allowing you to sleep, but will also mute crying babies, loud dings from attendant call buttons and the background buzzing that comes along with every plane ride. This gift might be one of the most expensive on this list, but every penny is worth it. So, if your loved one is on Santa’s good list, then this is the perfect gift for them.
Purchase Bose noise canceling earbuds for Apple devices here.
Or for Samsung devices here.
Now that I’ve hopefully taken a load off of your shoulders, happy shopping and happy holidays!
Chasing Sole 