The Ultimate List of Travel Gifts for Your Wanderlust Bestie

Monos Carry-On

Maybe a little more pricey, but the neutral and subtle tones of this suitcase really make it a great choice for that hard-to-buy traveller on your list. You really can’t go wrong.

I love how compact it is! I’ve always been a “will this carry-on actually fit in the overhead compartment” size girl, but this one really is perfect for your shorter weekend trips. On our recent trip to Marfa, my 2-year-old claimed this one as her own, and managed to pack it full (yes there were two halloween costumes that made the cut).

MiniBoost Charger

I am not kidding you when I say this is my new travel must-have. There is something so reassuring about having a backup charger.

Gone are the days when i’m stressfully ordering an Uber and memorizing the license plate with 2% battery. There are of course many options of these on the market, but Gravette is my go-to. Their packaging is also so elevated for that gifting moment. It’s like unboxing An apple product. It’s a great gift – if I’m on your list, I can’t have enough of these. 

Trouvaille Color In Mug

I love this one. It’s also so versatile with any age. Adults love it, kids love it, and it’s something they can see every day that will remind them of you. 

Crème Brûlée Scented Soy Candle

They say nothing brings you back to a place than the smell of something. Well, Fernweh Editions candles will bring your friend back to their study abroad trip to Paris, for better or worse. I love the Crème Brûlée one, but they also have a full France edition set complete with a champagne scented one and dark chocolate (yum!).

Vagabond Travel Stickers

You know those people who have stickers from like 27 different countries on their bottle as a subtle nod to how well cultured they are. Well this, this is for them! I love these because they are also great stocking stuffers.

POPFLEX Cloud Hoodie

Literally the only hoodie you need. It’s the coziest addition for any trip, and I can also unzip it and use it as a blanket for me or my little one. Also while we’re here can we just talk about how different plane temperatures are? One flight can have you sweating, the next can have you wishing you brought your winter puffer.

Bling Sting First Aid Kit

I adore Bling Sting. It’s like a gift, but also this may save your friends life one day. And this, this is literally the most glam first aid kit ever, and I always have one in my purse and I want another one for my car. Its compact yet comes with 72 items from bandages, and alcohol pads to safety pins (I always need these and never have them!). Other honorable mentions were their Bling Sting Pepper Spray and Glammer. 

Like this is literally a line from their packaging:

‘We believe in being a girl. We believe in sparkles, crying at the movies… eating a good majority of that pint of ice cream (ok, the whole thing).” I mean it’s like they are speaking to me.

Chasing Paper Prints

When I first stumbled across Chasing Paper, I loved how simple their designs were but they still spoke to me, you know? It’s also great for gift giving because no matter the receiver’s art preference they are likely to find a place in their home for these beauties.

I fell even more in love with this small business when I realized that they made them just for me after I ordered. I opted for no frame since that was going to tack on more time. And I 10/10 recommend them for the person on your list that has chronic wanderlust.

Mumi Packing Cubes

I’ve always aspired to be that traveler that uses packing cubes. You know that moment of shame when your bag is 10 lbs over the limit and you have to open it in front of everyone in line?

With these Mumi travel cubes you will hear a loud gasp of admiration from the crowd as you show your organized suitcase… and take out the 10 books you’re bringing on your trip that you won’t read a single one of. Your friend will thank you, trust me.