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I am a passionate traveler, photographer and an engineer by profession. I have always loved new travel experiences. However, it reached a whole new level when I took off for a Himalayan trek in May 2015 - it made me realise how totally gratifying travel can be. Since then, I have traveled near and far, as much as I can,  always looking for new and immersive adventures.

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10 Interesting AND Useful Gifts for the Travellers in 2018

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Last updated on May 10, 2018, 4238 2
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10 Interesting AND Useful Gifts for the Travellers in 2018

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It’s always tricky finding a thoughtful gift for our loved ones. Sometimes, even hours of scouring through online and offline stores won’t help in finding the perfect gift. Luckily, travelers tend to be an easy bunch. Find a travel-related accessory that will be useful for their next vacation and they will be happy. Apart from the usual suspects like bags, clothes, and shoes, here are some interesting AND useful travel gift guide ideas to ease your stress on finding the perfect gift for the travelers in your life. All of these can be ordered online from the comfort of your home and more importantly, guaranteed to brighten up their day!

Table of Contents

  • Bluetooth speakers – Travel Gift Guide
  • Power banks – Travel Gift Guide
  • Swiss Knife – Travel Gift Guide
  • Kindle Reader – Travel Gift Guide
  • Language learning – Travel Gift Guide
  • Instant camera – Travel Gift Guide
  • Activity tracker – Travel Gift Guide
  • Digital Photo Frame – Travel Gift Guide
  • Personalized Passport Holder – Travel Gift Guide
  • Hammock – Travel Gift Guide

Bluetooth speakers – Travel Gift Guide

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It could be dancing by the campfire or listening to party music with a group of friends while driving, Bluetooth speakers can jazz up your vacation! Gift a portable bluetooth speaker that serves as a perfect gift for travellers. [amazon_link asins=’B00TFGWAA8|B010OYASRG’ template=’Simple-Buy-it-here-Template’ store=’therovinghear-21|therovinghear-20′ marketplace=’IN|US’ link_id=’e0e31f88-0e4a-11e8-9a63-272ea69ce6c3′]

Power banks – Travel Gift Guide

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In this digital age, where it is so easy to connect on the go, power banks have become an essential part of travel. And if the power bank is waterproof, dirtproof and shockproof, and comes with turbocharging, it’s easy to seal the deal. [amazon_link asins=’B010XA9RD2|B01B73I5ZU’ template=’Simple-Buy-it-here-Template’ store=’therovinghear-21|therovinghear-20′ marketplace=’IN|US’ link_id=’38ebf0e4-0e4c-11e8-bd89-01dcd67d466d’]

Swiss Knife – Travel Gift Guide

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Be it slicing an apple or cutting luggage tags, the Swiss knife has so many utilities rolled into one. It’s going to be essential for the travellers in your life and they are going to thank you profusely for it someday! [amazon_link asins=’B012GTREK6|B00009MKJ3′ template=’Simple-Buy-it-here-Template’ store=’therovinghear-21|therovinghear-20′ marketplace=’IN|US’ link_id=’1ffac9ac-0e4d-11e8-9604-e39db47011ca’]

Kindle Reader – Travel Gift Guide

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For all the book and travel lovers out there, Kindle Reader is the obvious choice. The sleek and light design built for reading makes it a perfect companion while travelling. [amazon_link asins=’B0186FF45G|B00OQVZDJM’ template=’Simple-Buy-it-here-Template’ store=’therovinghear-21|therovinghear-20′ marketplace=’IN|US’ link_id=’87b9794b-0e4d-11e8-b7c2-93a89171caf3′]

Language learning – Travel Gift Guide

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For someone who is keen on language learning, this gift would be really thoughtful. Suppose your friend is planning their next vacation to France and they are keen on learning French, for instance then gift them a French learning course and make their day! [amazon_link asins=’000814172X|0307478432′ template=’Simple-Buy-it-here-Template’ store=’therovinghear-21|therovinghear-20′ marketplace=’IN|US’ link_id=’24efe757-0e4e-11e8-9e60-4758de6d6df4′]

Instant camera – Travel Gift Guide

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Instant cameras are an instant hit among travellers. Getting a high-quality credit card sized photos of your travels right away makes it a cherished travel accessory. Fujifilm instant cameras are compact, easy to carry and come in trendy colours.

Note – Most of the instant cameras are not meant for night pictures and buying additional films are not too economical either. Buy it for your dear ones only when you are aware of the tradeoff. [amazon_link asins=’B06WWL4JD8|B06WW64YM6′ template=’Simple-Buy-it-here-Template’ store=’therovinghear-21|therovinghear-20′ marketplace=’IN|US’ link_id=’ab52d40c-0e4e-11e8-a3e6-a538bf82e2ed’]

Activity tracker – Travel Gift Guide

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Know someone who is always on the go AND is an exercise addict? Enter activity trackers. Activity trackers perform a variety of functions including workouts, steps covered, heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and so on. That makes it an excellent choice for the travel fitness freaks in your life. [amazon_link asins=’B0759RY15X|B076PHSZTW’ template=’Simple-Buy-it-here-Template’ store=’therovinghear-21|therovinghear-20′ marketplace=’IN|US’ link_id=’55efbce9-0e4f-11e8-8809-198fcc175446′]

Digital Photo Frame – Travel Gift Guide

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For someone who generates wonderful pictures and videos of their travel, a multi-purpose digital photo frame is what they need to bring their travel memories back to life. Gift a digital photo frame to your loved ones and spruce up their living room! [amazon_link asins=’B00B4NION2|B015XVAKG4′ template=’Simple-Buy-it-here-Template’ store=’therovinghear-21|therovinghear-20′ marketplace=’IN|US’ link_id=’c06d6485-0e4f-11e8-b7a8-8de5a9e57dc2′]

Personalized Passport Holder – Travel Gift Guide

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Passport holders make a thoughtful gift for the Globetrotters in your life. A personalized one is even better. They are going to love you for it! [amazon_link asins=’B06XW6ZJ48|B07784LDY9′ template=’Simple-Buy-it-here-Template’ store=’therovinghear-21|therovinghear-20′ marketplace=’IN|US’ link_id=’5cc929f5-0e50-11e8-81bb-97e0926eec3a’]

Hammock – Travel Gift Guide

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Who doesn’t want to hang out sipping pina colada by the beach while lying around in a hammock? Or maybe swing by the farm reading a favourite book? Hammocks provide a perfect setup for leisurely travel and hence makes an admirable gift for the travellers in your life. [amazon_link asins=’B071RD43XR|B01LTEQ83I’ template=’Simple-Buy-it-here-Template’ store=’therovinghear-21|therovinghear-20′ marketplace=’IN|US’ link_id=’ab02f46d-0e50-11e8-934b-85be2f4536cd’]

Additional Read: Fantastic Collection of Classic Travel Books.

What are your favourite gifts for travel lovers? Or have you received some interesting gifts for your travels? Let me know in the comments below.

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  1. posted by
    Becky
    Feb 10, 2018 Reply

    Loving this list! Especially the activity tracker and the language learning books are great ideas. Thanks for sharing 😀

    • posted by
      Raksha Rao
      Feb 11, 2018 Reply

      Thank you, Becky. Glad you liked it. And thanks for stopping by 🙂

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