The Ultimate Gift Guide for Travelers and Adventurers 2020

Vlando Travel Jewelry Box

Instead of digging earrings out of your make-up bag or bringing a ziplock – keep everything neat and organized. This little box comes in lots of colors and looks luxe but is under $10! Vlando also has lots of options for sizes and customization. This is something that might seem unnecessary, until you’re rifling through your makeup bag for earring backs.

Kindle eReader

You know how people say “What’s the one thing you’d bring to a deserted island?” For me it’s a Kindle Paperwhite (they now have a new waterproof version too). It’s how I remember what I’ve read, learn words, save great quotes, and always have a good book on hand without weighing down my bag. I thought I was a “book in hand” kinda girl – but Kindle is just too too good.

Elder or Child Sponsorship

This is the ultimate gift for a family. When you sponsor a child, elder, or family  it’s a great reminder of the true meaning of the holidays. My kids have learned so much from our sponsored boy and his family in Guatemala. We email him and he writes us back. Emilson is my son’s age and feels like part of the family now after 4+ years. You can pick from lots of countries and profiles to find the perfect match for your family.

This may not be a “wow” present in the moment, but this gift will reveal its beauty over the months. Unbound.org is the best way to do this with over 98% of sponsorship money going directly to the families. Read my post on gifting your kids culture here.

Ticket Stub Diary

This is for the concert or sports buff. It’s a great way to collect memories and can serve as an alternative keepsake to avoid expensive gift shops. The experience is the gift 😉 I made one of these for my son and husband for all of their games with a $1 binder and clear page inserts. You can make this personalized so easily or have your kids craft one for mom or dad! You can also order one on Amazon here.

The Gift of Planning

The idea of planning a trip can be overwhelming. To keep travel fun and stress-free gift aconsultation with a travel expert. Small companies like Peep Travels who specializes in destinations like the up-and-coming Slovenia (pictured on right) and Italy are a great way to let the experts hook you up with great itineraries so you don’t have to spend 20+ hours researching and reading. Most of these smaller companies will tailor your trip to exactly what you want.

Let the experienced guides do the work. Their savings will likely make up for their nominal fees and your travel experience will be richer and more authentic. Google someone in your area or seek out a travel agent. Not sure how to gift this? Buy the Lonely Planet book from that country and put a fun note in it. What’s better than the gift of a curated, authentic, stress-free trip?! nothing.

Luggage Tags

This isn’t something you’d necessarily buy for yourself but it is fun to get and would make you smile and sing Lionel so why not? Great stocking stuffer and practical as contact info is located on the back of the luggage tag linked here.

Last year’s list linked here has cool subscriptions and more practical packing tips so check it out. Happy holidays friends. Remember, experiences over things 🙂