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30 Travel-Inspiring Gifts For Anyone With Wanderlust
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An Instax Mini 9 so they can capture all their memories on film, whenever that big trip happens.
Promising review: "This camera is one of the best purchases I've ever made. I travel a lot, and this camera is such a fun piece to take with me to document everything. The exposure settings really help out and are a step-up from older versions of this because it can save you re-dos due to bad lighting." —Meagan Eishen
Get it from Urban Outfitters, Amazon, or Walmart for $59+ (available in four colors).
A bib necklace for making a statement: "One day I'll travel the world, but for now I'll settle for some awesome jewelry."
Promising review: "I bought this as a gift for my adventurous sister living abroad; out of all her Christmas gifts, it was her favorite, and she's gotten many compliments on it while wearing it out." —annie
Get it from ModCloth for $29.
A print to encourage a spontaneous month-long cross-country road trip.
Get it from NDTank on Society6 for $16.79+.
A pair of earrings to remind them that the mountains are calling and they must go. It'll definitely ~peak~ their interest!
These earrings are made of surgical steel.
Get them from ModCloth for $9.
A UFO mug that's totally out of this world. It's perfect for someone who just needs to get away... from Earth!
Get it from Human for $15.99+ (available in two sizes).
A coffee table book any hiker would appreciate. It features legendary walking routes with maps, practical tips, and awe-inspiring landscape photos.
Get it from Amazon for $37.63, Barnes & Noble for $45.14, or Indiebound for $60.
A set of wooden mountains to hold up a few of their favorite photos — probably all taken on actual mountains.
Get a three-pack from shophumble on Etsy for $25.
A delicate compass necklace with a famous quote by J. R. R. Tolkien that'll please any LOTR fan.
This necklace is sterling silver-plated!
Get it from BoxLunch for $16.90.
A throw pillow to inspire not only wanderlust but also decor-lust (we should make this a thing).
Get it from Wayfair for $44.99+, Jet for $37.99, or Walmart for $33+ (available in four sizes).
A map dial watch, because it's easy to lose track of time while daydreaming about a vacation abroad.
Promising review: "Bought the brown one, and I am very pleased! Works great, wears comfortably, and doesn't look like it cost less than ten bucks!" —m0dernmessiah
Get it from Amazon for $7.98 (available in three colors).
A fun and life-affirming book to give to an adventurous soul.
This book provides all kinds of information, from where to bird watch in Kenya to how to direct a movie!
Promising review: "After reading a great review in Esquire Magazine, I looked at this book — definitely lives up to that review. I gave it as a graduation gift, and it was loved!" —Sea
Get it from Amazon for $23.79, Barnes & Noble for $24.96, or a local bookseller through IndieBound here.
A gold necklace for someone who won't be content until they've visited all the continents.
Promising review: "I worked in my university's exchange office for five years, and I love traveling. This is the perfect accent piece for when I am stuck at home and dreaming of my next adventure!" —bookmouse99
Get it from ModCloth for $19.
A cozy sweatshirt that accurately describes an explorer's life goals.
Get it from Human for $35 (available in eight styles and four colors).
A set of travel-themed sticker patches for decorating a phone case, a planner, or even a denim jacket!
Once these stickers go on, they're permanently attached!
Get them from Anthropologie for $14.
A tote bag to 1) describe what they're feeling at any given moment 2) educate people, in case they don't know what wanderlust means.
Get it from papercutwords on Redbubble for $20+ (available in three sizes).
A spice kit for exploring the core flavors of five different cuisines without leaving the house.
These spices are meant to be enjoyed with olive oil and bread, but they can also be used in any dish!
Promising review: "I ordered a kit for home use and have had multiple gatherings where I made homemade flatbreads. Everyone always raves about this kit and how perfect it is. I ordered seven for Christmas this year in order to spread the news of this great product." —Doc
Get it from Uncommon Goods for $38.
An embroidered suitcase patch, because sometimes you just gotta drop everything, grab your luggage, and go!
Get it from ForTheLoveOfPatch on Etsy for $4.99.
And a wooden sign to remind them that life is better with a little wanderlust.
Get it from Wayfair for $25.99 or Woodums on Etsy for $29.99+ (available in four sizes).
Oh, the places they'll go!
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