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Whether you’re a traveler or know someone who loves to travel, here are some simple, thoughtful, and affordable gifts that won’t leave you overdrawn. 

1. Noise Canceling Headphones

Hands down, one of the most handy travel gifts is noise-canceling headphones. Crying baby on the airplane? That’s no problem; these headphones will drown out the whining and amp up the music. Too much chatter on a busy train in London? Background noise doesn’t exist with the right set of headphones. 

When shopping for your ideal device, look for foldable, lightweight, and high-quality sound features. 

I suggest the Soundcore Anker life Q20 hybrid active noise canceling headphones.

2. Solar-powered power bank

Have you ever reached a destination with only 10% of your cellphone battery and discovered that your phone charger doesn’t fit any outlets? Every traveler has had that moment of panic when they need to charge their phone but don’t have the means to do so. 

On one trip, I ended up sharing an outlet with an ATM, to charge my phone. Don’t end up in a similar situation; consider purchasing a solar-powered charger. 

Great for charging phones, tablets, and other devices, such as wireless headphones, this device requires only some daylight to get up and running. It makes an excellent gift for yourself or your eco-conscious travel friend. 

Look for lightweight chargers with high charging capacity and the ability to charge various devices, such as USB C or Apple devices. I suggest the LATIMERIA Solar Charger Power Bank.

3. Bug bite zapper

Now, this isn’t the most glamorous gift, but if someone put this in my stocking, I’d be eternally grateful. When I’ve traveled to tropical places, I’ve slathered myself in every cream, spray, and oil possible to repel bugs, but I constantly get bitten.

While I may not be able to prevent bugs from biting me, I can control how long their annoying and itchy bites stay with me. A portable bug bite zapper uses sound or vibrations to reduce swelling and neutralize the itch. 

No more messy creams; this handy device will fix your bug bite problems. 

While many people have positively reviewed these products, everyone’s reactions differ. Whether gifting this to a friend who’s a mosquito magnet or keeping it for yourself, remember to use it cautiously and stop using the product if any irritation occurs.

I recommend trying out the Original electronic bug bite treatment for mosquito bites.

4. Neck Pillow

If you’re shopping for a friend who’s a traveler, chances are they already have a neck pillow. However, theirs is probably a run-of-the-mill and not super comfortable. If this is the case, you can be that good friend who buys them a quality yet affordable neck pillow that is comfortable and durable. 

When shopping for the neck pillow that will wow and ahh, make sure you find one that can easily be attached to luggage or packed in a suitcase or carry-on. Pay attention to the material that is made of. Aim for soft yet firm material such as memory foam. Lastly, notice the shape and whether it supports the neck from the back and sides.

If you’d like to narrow down your options, check out this list of suggestions from Conde Nast. 

5. AirTags

What’s something that every traveler crosses their fingers and hopes doesn’t happen. The dreaded losing of the luggage. It’s such a gut-wrenching feeling knowing that your poor suitcase is lost somewhere on a random airport runway, taken by mistakes, and locked up in some storage closet.

To help you solve the mystery of what happened to your missing luggage, you can use Airtags. These nifty devices can be attached to your luggage and use Bluetooth technology to locate your bag through an application on your phone. 

Airtags are a handy device that every traveler will appreciate. If you’re an Apple user, the tech company has its signature Apple Airtags, but you can also find other brands on Amazon. 

6. Travel Journal

Not every memory can be captured on camera. When I think back to my travel experiences, some of the most memorable moments were the conversations I had with new people, the surprising flavors I tasted, and those nights I spent dancing in the streets and fully living in the moment. 

Even though a picture or video can capture the colors and lights of a space, words can capture the emotions of a given moment in time. That’s why a travel journal is a perfect gift for the adventurer who believes that not every moment needs to be posted online. 

There are a wide variety of travel journals to choose from. Some have blank pages to sketch the scenery, while others have prompts to help you record your favorite moments or plan your itinerary. This travel journal by Duncan & Stone Paper Co. can make a great gift.

7. Experiences

While tangible gifts are lovely, many travelers explore the world for the experiences they can have, not the things they can collect. Therefore, a great gift can be an experience such as tickets to a local wine tasting, food tours, museum entry passes, and local tours.

Gifting an experience is a unique and memorable gift. Make sure you choose an experience that matches the personality of your giftee. Check out Gifting Owl to find experiences in your area and price range. 

Hopefully, this list will help you complete your Christmas shopping. You can also revisit this list throughout the year when you’re looking for a quality and affordable gift for other occasions

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