17 Wonderfully Useful Gifts for the Traveler in Your Life

You lived vicariously through her European backpacking adventure, drooled over her pics from Bali and are currently finagling your way into her New Year’s Eve trip to Tulum. So when it comes to gifting, skip the sweaters and get her what she really wants: Anything to make her next adventure more fun, easy and photogenic.

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Compact Instant Camera

iPhone snaps and digital cameras may be non-negotiables, but there’s something about instant photography that just feels special. 

Leica ($299)

European City Guides

These chic reads are filled to the brim with under-the-radar shops, restaurants and excursions that won’t be flooded with tourists.

Luxe City Guides ($89)

Deep Sleep Pillow Spray

Here’s to hoping for a tranquil eight hours, no matter where they rest their head.

This Works ($46)

Resealable Wine Bag

For smuggling back as many Spanish wine bottles as possible.

JetBags ($12)

Scratch Map

A super cute way to keep track of all of her adventures. 

Luckies of London ($37)

Wireless Headphones

For quality plane, train and automobile streaming.

Urbanears ($100)

Hiking Boots

Who ever said you had to choose between trendy and functional?

Stuart Weitzman ($535)

Jewelry Box

For the pal who likes to stay fully accessorized on the road.

Flight 001 ($48)

Chic Carry-On

With a built-in USB charging port and overhead bin-approved size, this bag is everything you need.

Away ($225)

5-in-1 Universal Adapter

You can never be too prepared.

Flight 001 ($26)

Cashmere Scarf

A luxurious gift she’ll probably never buy for herself.

White + Warren ($169)

Coffee and Espresso Maker

Instant coffee, who dis? 

Aeropress ($30)

All-Natural Makeup Wipes

Individually wrapped so there’s no chance of drying out.

RMS ($16)

Weekday Undergarments

This one’s for him. Behold, a one-and-done packing job.

The Weekday ($99)

Charging Cable

It’s ten-feet long, so there’s no fear of leaving your charging phone unattended.

Native Union ($40)

Shower Cap

An upgrade on the plastic hotel version.

Shhhowercap ($43)

Camping Kit

A genius do-it-all tool that comes with nearly everything, from a fire starter to water purification tablets.

VSSL ($89)

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