Travel Gift Guide

Christmas is just around the corner. Maybe you have no idea what to give to your travel-loving friend? Here is my travel gift guide for travel lovers. The list covers the hottest and must-haves and new products for travellers. 

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Polaroid Snap Instant Digital Camera 

This is the hottest of the hottest you can give to your travel-loving friend this Christmas. Nothing is cooler than having an instant Polaroid camera this small in 2017!

Polaroid ZIP Mobile Printer w/ZINK Zero Ink Printing Technology 

Is amazing for Instagrammers that want a hard copy of your travel photos! Photos from this is a perfect gift to give your Couchsurfing hosts as well!

Rabing Mini Foldable RC Drone FPV VR 

Almost everyone is having a drone nowadays. This super cheap selfie drone is perfect for travellers and as a first drone. Rabind drone is the best and cheapest selfie drone on Amazon. It is small and can fit in your pocket. It links to wifi and it is easy to use.  A perfect gift for your travelling friend and wants to get pictures to the next level. It is very affordable and definitely worth the price.

The Smart Luggage Tracker. It embeds RFID/NFC/Bluetooth technology

 Allows you to make your luggage identifiable to all airlines with our unique partnerships with Lost & Found services. It is linked directly to your baggage receipt and connected to a smartphone app.

Moroccanoil Treatment, Travel Size

I love these products. It is perfect for split ends it provides long-term conditioning and best of all it is sulphate free, paraben free, protein free, glycerin free.

Prospector Co Compressed Towel Tablets (pack of 6) by Prospector Co

Is perfect for travelling. They are made of cotton fibre compressed pills and decompress with water and expand to a dish towel size rag for convenient personal care when you don’t have the conveniences of home.

Skyroam Mobile Hotspot: Global WiFi

Is a MUST for travellers. The Skyroam is a personal WiFi hotspot to get fast, secure mobile data around the world at top destinations in Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa and Australia. You can connect up to 5 devices and you pay as you go. You don't have to use a SIM, you simply just press start and you are free to surf the internet. You can buy packages as little as $8 for 24-hour global day passes with unlimited data.

Lonely Planet's Ultimate Travel: Our List of the 500 Best Places to See 

If you want to give your friend some ideas of where to travel next year this is the ultimate guide! The lists of the 500 best places to see are ranked by  Lonely Planet's most respected travel experts.

Chin Supporting Travel Pillow 

Is a lifesaver on long-haul flights. The blow-up travel pillows are hard to rest your neck on unless you have a window seat. Switch to chin support and you will never go back.

Scratch Map Travel Size Personalised World Map

A scratch map is something every traveller should have! How awesome is it to scratch off your visits and hang it on the wall! This is your travel CV and something you can be proud of!

Microfiber Travel Towel

 This is a must have for backpackers staying at hostels or travellers in general. It is highly absorbent and dries incredibly fast compared to normal towels. This microfiber travel towel is very soft and comfortable to use.

Rainlax Travel Umbrella Unbreakable Lightweight and windproof 

This stylish yellow umbrella is a must-have for globetrotters. Nothing sucks more ruining your umbrella because of the wind. With this one, you don't have to buy a new one every time.

GoPro HERO6 Black

The Go Pro 6 is one of the best gopros out there.  The photos automatically upload to the QuikStory app.

You can film and take photos as deep as 30 meters underwater and this one you can go down 10 meters without housing! The Go Pro 6 has an updated UI, the 2-inch display makes it easy to frame shots, change settings and playback footage.

Rusoji Premium Packing Cube System 

Is so important for an organized trip! Have you ever gone backpacking and something leaked in your backpack and everything got wet? I have, and it sucks. This was before I heard about the cube system.

COSOON Beach Mat Sand Free Rug Picnic Blanket  

This beach mat is perfect for the beach lover. It is not a towel, but a blanket and it will leave the sand away from the mat.

Luiswell  Soft Silicon Flight Travel Ear Plugs

These travel plugs are made specifically for in-flight pressure. It will help against the pain and the noise of the plane. A must-have for people that travel by plane and struggle with the ear pain.

Slotra Water Resistant Laptop Backpack Anti-theft 

This is the perfect laptop backpack for travellers, it is water resistant and anti-theft with anti stabbing effect and multiple pockets inside for phone and money.

Master Lock 4401EURDLH Connected Padlock

 This padlock is connected to Bluetooth and you don't have to worry about lost keys or forgotten combinations. It is connected to your smartphone and you can easily add users for the padlock.

goTenna - text & GPS on your phone  

Gotenna is an essential travel item and will make you feel a lot safer. It gives you the opportunity to use GPS and text when it matters the most. It is like a walkie-talkie where you can even send private 1-to-1 & group chats or broadcast to all users nearby. It includes a free goTenna app includes free, detailed offline maps for any region in the world.

Scrubba Portable Laundry System Wash Bag

The Scrubba wash bag is a must-have for long-term travellers and backpackers staying in hostels, camping or backpackers in general. This washing bag makes it easier to wash your clothes and there is no washing machine or sink available.

Pacsafe Travelsafe 5L GII Portable Safe 

This tiny portable purse makes it possible to lock your expensive valuables to items such as to a bigger bag or the bed at the hostel. It is essential if you are staying at the beach and you want to go for a swim without worrying about your valuables. 

Newtion Tsa Approved Luggage Lock for Suitcase Travel Bag Backpack 4 Digit 

If you are travelling in or out the US TSA is the lock you should use to avoid the security officers breaking up the lock. This high-security lock makes your valuables safe and prevents others putting things you don't own in your bags such as drugs. Don't take the chance travelling in and out border control with a lock like this.

BlueCosto Luggage Strap Suitcase Belts Travel Accessories, 2-Pack, Green

Checked in luggage can be hard to find at the luggage belt. Many people have the same suitcases and it is not too hard to take the wrong bag or suitcase. Prevent that with this strap that makes you spot your bag right away.

 

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Vibeke Johannessen

My name is Vibeke. A travel blogger and a photographer from Norway. I am posting about my journey around the world as well as my experiences living in Ecuador.

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