Looking for a gift for someone who loves to travel? Here are 45 of the best travel gifts for any travel addict, regardless of your budget.

As a full-time Travel blogger with over 10 years of experience on the road and 130+ countries under my belt, I’m an expert when it comes to the best travel gear, travel-themed collectibles and the latest travel tech and gadgets.

I’ve compiled this list of Best Travel Gifts for 2019 specifically to include the latest in technology, innovation and design. Forget about the lame moneybelt or notebook — these products are practical and foolproof, and things that travelers would actually use. I’ve tested almost every item on this list and have included only products that I personally use and recommend. 

All the items listed here can be found on Amazon, so you can buy them all from the comfort of home. They’re divided into different categories, so you can easily find gifts for men, women, kids and so on. My personal favorite is the home decor section — all the items there can be found in our house!

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Best Travel Gifts for 2019

Best Travel Gifts under $25

1. Scratch Off World Map Poster

This is the one home decor item that every traveler wants! I have one myself and it’s great fun to come home from a trip and scratch off a new country each time. My friends got me this when we moved to Amsterdam and I definitely think it’s the best travel gift anyone can get. The scratch off map is a perfect framable size, at 24×17 inches. I hang it on a cork board with push pins, where I also pin souvenirs or memoirs (like bus tickets) from each trip. It’s such a great way to keep travel memories alive!

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2. Adventure Fund Suitcase Bank

This vintage suitcase bank makes a great travel gift for those who are saving for their next big trip! I have one of these on my desk, always reminding me to save more. The piggy bank is made of wood but has a clear glass front so you can see your progress. It’s quite small, so it doesn’t take long to fill it up. I also love the whole vintage suitcase design.

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3. World Map Canvas Tote Bag

I fell in love with this canvas tote bag in a travel bookstore and decided to buy it online (much cheaper!).  It’s very versatile and can be used as a shopping bag, grocery bag, or normal daypack. I use it most often when I’m at home, out and about in the city. The bag is made of high quality canvas and is rather strong.

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4. ProCase Travel Gadget Organizer

This versatile electronics travel organizer bag is awesome for all kinds of organizing purposes. I use it to carry my hard drive, memory cards, earphone, chargers, power bank, cables, cords, and pen. There are also special holes designed to enable charging without removing things from the bag. Great value for money!

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5. World Map Luggage Protector

The spandex cover helps to protect your luggage, just like a backpack cover would. It’s stretchable and double-stitched and it fits easily in seconds. The protector is also washable and durable. You can choose from four sizes. It also helps to ensure your suitcase stays shut the whole trip. Anti-theft, anti-scratch and waterproof! Plus, who can resist a world map print?

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6. Collapsible Water Bottle

The awesome que collapsible water bottle is designed for travel and the outdoors. I use it on most of my trips these days and really love how small and convenient it is to carry around. It’s made of food-grade silicone, making it safe for both cold and hot beverages. It collapses into half its size and is leakproof and shockproof. I even put it in my dishwasher to clean it. Highly recommend for outdoor lovers!

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Best Travel Gifts for Women

7. Osprey Women’s Backpack

I’ve tested hundreds of packs throughout my years of being a travel blogger. Without a doubt, Osprey has the best backpacks in the market. The Osprey Tempest 30 is the best hiking daypack you’ll find. It’s got a smart design, with easy-to-access compartments, trekking pole attachments, hydration sleeves and hip belt pockets. This is perfect for the hiker in your life. I wouldn’t recommend buying a backpack that’s bigger than this for someone else, as you’ll need to make sure it fits the person.

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8. Vaude Albert Shoulder Pack

This is my absolute favorite gear these days as I carry this everywhere I go, even when I’m not traveling. It’s comfortable to carry, and is small and lightweight. But still big enough for a Kindle, camera, wallet, passport and accessories. I wouldn’t recommend using it as a camera bag as there are no cushioning for SLR cameras. It’s particularly good for cyclists.

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The ONA Camera bag is both stylish and functional. I’ve never had one but quite a few of my friends who have used it rave about it. It’s particularly suitable for female travelers who travel with an SLR and still want to look good. It also has other compartments for things like your iPad, wallet and keys. I can imagine that this would be perfect for all kinds of trips, from city breaks to African safari and long-term travel.

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10. Infinity Scarf with Hidden Zipper Pocket

For ladies who love scarves, this infinity scarf is the latest invention that works miracles! I bought this travel gift for one of my best friends and she absolutely loved it. The hidden zipper pocket can fit a smartphone, passport, money, cash, coin purse, keys, or wallet. And you still look good with it. Because the scarf is pretty lightweight, it’s good for all kinds of weather. There are plenty of patterns and colors to choose from. I actually bought an expensive one but this particular infinity scarf is much cheaper and looks just the same.

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11. World Map Necklace

This is on my wish list — in case you’re thinking of buying me a present someday, *wink wink*. This world map necklace makes a beautiful gift to any girl who loves travel. It’s available in silver, gold and copper. The chain is 16 inches long plus an extendable 2 inches.

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Best Travel Gifts for Men

12. Aussie Leather Hat

Want a leather Aussie hat just like mine for the traveler in your life? I got mine in a physical shop in Melbourne, Australia, but this is the closest thing I can find online. This Henschel Aussie hat is made of full grain leather and has the same details as mine. I’ve worn it for years, and have carried it with me everywhere: from the Red Centre of Australia to climbing a volcano in Guatemala and chasing wildlife in the Galapagos. Trust me, no traveler can resist a good ol’ leather hat.

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13. Ultra Dry Premium Waterproof Dry Bag 

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14. Sportneer Portable Camping Hammock

This portable camping hammock makes the best travel gift for a camping and outdoor junkie. It’s lightweight, easy to carry around in a backpack and set up in the forest for a comfy night’s sleep. It’s strong and designed to hold up to 400 lbs. You can string it up in the woods or on the beach to relax and enjoy the view. This particular hammock fits up to two and includes tree straps, ear plugs and eye masks.

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15. Solar Panel Charger

Solar panel chargers are another new invention that’s now popular among active and outdoor travelers. The solar panel charger lets the sun charge all your devices while you’re camping, hiking or just enjoying the great outdoors. Just hook it and mount it on the top of your backpack. The iBose solar battery charger includes four solar panels and a huge 10.000mAh battery that will recharge anything from your iPhone or Android to GPS tracker. It also has a built-in emergency flashlight which will help illuminate your path in the dark for emergency situations.

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16. Eagle Creek Packing Cubes

Forget those vacuum ziplock bags! Ever since I got this Eagle Creek Pack-It Specter Cube Set, I NEVER travel anywhere without them. Whether I’m on a month-long epic adventure in the Himalayas, or weekend trip to a nearby city, I always travel with these organizing cubes. They help me keep my stuff in the backpack/suitcase organized. I usually just travel with one big cube (for all my clothes) and a small one for my underwear and swimming costume. Besides keeping things organized and easy to access, they maximize the amount of things I can carry within a limited space.

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Best Travel Gifts for Kids

17. Kids World Map Wall Decal

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18. Plush Animal Travel Neck Pillow

Which kid wouldn’t love a plush animal neck pillow? Cloudz is our favorite brand for kids’ travel stuff. We’ve bought this as well as a travel blanket and other small items for Kaleya from this brand. Kaleya travels with this plush animal neck pillow on almost every trip and it helps her get comfortable and sleep on the plane. It’s soft, lightweight and easy to carry — we just pop it into her Trunki or hang it outside our backpack.

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19. Travel Activity Kit

For kids aged 4-10, this is the best travel gift you can get them! The travel activity kit acts like a laptop style desk, with lots of writing and craft accessories that will keep them entertained for hours. We try our best not to give Kaleya the tablet when we’re flying or driving, so this works as a really good alternative. Inside the carrying case are 8 washable markers, crayons, pencils, a creative pad with doodle and construction papers, glue, eraser and a pair of scissors. It’s a godsend for anyone with kids really!

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20. Passport Sticker Books

My daughter is obsessed with passports. Everytime we travel, she wants to play with her passport and look at her stamps (perhaps she got that from me!). She knows our passport is our ticket to the world. That’s why when I saw this online, I was super excited cos I know she would absolutely love it and I was right! This collection of 12 passport sticker books is great fun for little travelers who like stickers and scrapbooks. 

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21. Trunki Luggage

We bought the Trunki luggage for our daughter when she was only one and she still uses it now at 3.5 years old. Kids can ride on it (holding on the horns), making it convenient to carry them around. It’s also very functional cos almost everything we bring for Kaleya fits in there, whether we’re on a 2-week African Safari trip or a short weekend trip in Europe. The Trunki can hold weight up to 75lbs so it definitely lasts for quite a few years.

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22. Beginner’s World Atlas

I’m a big fan of books from National Geographic Kids and Lonely Planet Kids. They’re very educational, fun and playful. I bought this book last year for Kaleya and it was a great introduction to the world for her. It’s jam packed with bright, bold images, large maps, and lively information about the world’s land, people, and animals. The Beginner’s World Atlas is suitable for kids ages 5–8. 

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23. Safari-Themed Sticker Book

Kaleya has a few of this Lonely Planet Kids’ series of sticker activity books and she absolutely loves them. We bought this particular safari-themed sticker book right before our South Africa trip to get Kaleya excited about it. She also brought it on the trip and we used it everywhere, even on the safari keep. This is definitely an excellent companion to have if you’re going on an African safari with kids. You don’t have to pick a safari themed one — there are also ocean, jungle and savanna themes. Lonely Planet Kids has a lot of interesting titles, including the Adventures Across the Globe sticker book that covers interesting places around the world.

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Best Gifts for Travel Tech Lovers

24. New Kindle Oasis e-Reader

I used to prefer print books — I loved feeling the papers between my fingers when I read — until I was gifted a Kindle a few years ago. I was an instant convert. The Kindle is so light and you can store hundreds of books in there — many of them for free. This new Kindle Oasis e-reader is even better: it is waterproof, and has a large, high resolution display so it feels like you’re reading real paper without the glare. You can also listen to the world’s largest library of audiobooks on the Oasis. A single charge lasts weeks, not hours. Gone are the days of lugging big heavy books on my trips! 

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25. Apple Airpods: Wireless Earphones

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27. Mini LED Projector

Can you imagine traveling with a mini projector? How cool is that! This mini portable projector is super lightweight (only 0.28kg) and easy to carry everywhere you go. It can be connected to your iPhone or Android smartphone, hard drive, Chromecast, tablet and laptop via USB. It’s easily charged by a power bank and fits into your pocket. It’s great for enjoying films or playing games on your phone while traveling.

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28. Prynt Pocket: Instant Printer for iPhone

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29. Phone Camera Lens Kit

These phone camera lens aren’t anything new — but they’ve come a long way since I started using them years ago. Now they’re cheaper, better quality and come with a sturdy, protective casing. This set of 9-in-1 kit comes with 9 camera lens: a 2x zoom telephoto lens, a 198° fisheye lens, a 15X macro lens, a 20X marco lens, a 0.63X wide angle lens, a 0.36X Super Wide lens, a Circular polarized lens (CPL lens), a starburst lens and a Kaleidoscope lens. The lenses are easy to use and carry, just screw the phone lens kit onto the clip and clip to your phone. The removable and solid clip-on design attaches to almost all smartphones including iPhone, Samsung, HTC, Sony, Xiaomi, Huawei, LG Android smart phones.

30. Tile Mate Bluetooth Tracker

This is the world’s best-selling Bluetooth tracker. It’s basically a key finder, a phone finder, anything finder. Tile Mate easily loops onto keychains or attaches to anything you don’t want to lose so you can find it fast. You can easily hook it to your suitcase if you wanna find it fast if it ever gets lost. The easy-to-use, free Tile app remembers the last time and place it saw your Tile, so if you left it somewhere, you’ll always know where to look. Can’t find your phone? Simply double press the button on your Tile Mate to make your phone ring -even on silent!

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31. Anker Powercore+ Portable Charger

I still don’t understand how ANY one can travel without a portable charger. It’s so convenient, easy to carry around and almost essential in today’s electronic world. A portable charger lets you charge anywhere you go — I use mine even when I’m not traveling. It’s not always easy to find an electric outlet to charge your phone so having a portable charger has been so useful for me. The best portable charger in the market now is the Anker Powercore+. It is the world’s highest capacity portable charger and charges devices much faster than the other chargers.

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Best Travel Gifts for Photographers

32. DJI Mavic Pro

33. Air Selfie: Pocket Flying Camera

If a drone is out of your budget, check out the Air Selfie pocket flying camera that’s really affordable and portable. The Air Selfie is the thinnest, lightest flying camera. At 2.8 ounces, it redefines portability. It features a 12 Megapixel HD camera with anti-vibration shock absorbers and a 16 Gigabyte micro SD card to ensure high quality social-media optimized images. It can be controlled by an app and can fly up to 65 feet in the air. Available for iOS and Android, the free app is user friendly and requires minimum instruction-study time.

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34. GoPro Hero 7

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35. GoPro Accessories Kit

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36. Bontend Flexible Tripod

This 3-in-1 flexible tripod is highly versatile: you can use it to record with your iPhone, GoPro, SLR camera or smartphone wherever you go now. For those who take videos with your iPhone, you know how your phone shakes too much. And for the photographers, you know how important a tripod is to capture that perfect night shot. This tripod is definitely the best travel gift for those who take lots of videos and like to capture every moment.

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Best Travel Gifts for Home Decor

37. World Map Throw Blanket

I LOVE our soft fleece world-map throw blanket, especially in winter! It’s so soft and comfy (made of 100% polyester) and it’s big (50×60 inches) and perfect for cold nights. The blanket is printed with premium inks, so the water color pattern in still fully in tact even though we’ve used it for a year now. It  can also be machine washed and tumble dried. We usually use it as a sofa throw and a lap blanket. Great travel gift for travel addicts!!!

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38.  Handmade Travel Prints

These handmade rose gold travel prints are some of my favorite items in my home. They are beautifully designed, handmade with love and absolutely inspiring. I love the rose gold color which is really unique. The prints are printed with high quality ink and on premium paper. The frames are not included, but you can easily find matching frames on Amazon.

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39. Travel Art Desk Stand

The Eccolo Travel Quote Stand is the best travel gift for a colleague or someone you know from work. It includes 12 gold stamped cards with inspiring travel quotes. The cards are thick and high quality, each card has beautifully designed full-color graphics and is gold-foil stamped. The stand is shipped in nicely designed gift box with window display and gold embossing. Eccolo is a family owned business based in Brooklyn, New York. 

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40. Travel-Themed Throw Pillow Cases

This set of four decorative pillow cases is another excellent addition to a traveler’s home. We use them for the throw pillows on our sofa and they never fail to get compliments from people who come to visit. I personally love the color combination and the boho-chic design. These cases are fitted for 18″x18″ pillows and have hidden zips. 

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41. Magnetic World Globe

42. Travel-Themed Shower Curtain

I know, who gives shower curtains as presents? Someone with a sense of humor! This travel-themed shower curtains makes a cute addition in anyone’s home. It’s also a great reminder to save up for the next big adventure. Sure to put a smile on someone’s face!

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Best Travel Gifts for Book Lovers

43. Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2019

This annual bestseller ranks the hottest, must-visit countries, regions, cities and best-value destinations for 2019. It includes the best new sights for families, new openings, experiences and best new places to stay. This book is a compilation of research and personal experiences from Lonely Planet’s staff, authors and online community.

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44. Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 of the World’s Greatest Trips

This lavish volume reveals National Geographic’s top picks for the world’s most fabulous journeys, along with practical tips for your own travels. Compiled from the favorite trips of National Geographic’s travel writers, this inspirational book spans the globe to highlight the best of the world’s most famous and lesser known sojourns. It presents an incredible diversity of possibilities, from ocean cruises around Antarctica to horse treks in the Andes. Every continent and every possible form of transport is covered.

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45. The Adventure Traveler’s Handbook

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