By now, you would’ve gotten used to the cheery Christmas tunes that are blasted everywhere and the novelty might’ve worn off – we won’t be surprised if you’ve grown more cynical of all things Christmas. But don’t let the sour grapes get you down – especially since it’s the season to be travelling! Everyone you know will be making a quick getaway, whether it’s to a far-far-away land or a short hop, skip, and a jump away.
We’ve prepared a gift guide to help you with your gift-giving to all the busy travellers out there. They might be practical, a bit silly, or outright wacky, but whatever it is, every traveller is certain to love them. P.S. we totally understand if you want to save some of these for yourself and your upcoming travel adventures.
1. Deluxe Scratch Off World Map, $51.90, available at HardToFind.com.au.
This Scratch Off World Map is a must-have to keep track of all the countries your globetrotter friend has visited. It’s covered in gold foil that’s easy to scratch off and is compact enough to bring along for all travels.
2. GoPro Hero 6 Black, $699, available at shopee.sg.
Everyone’s favourite action camera is back with an all-new device that’s even better equipped to capture your crazy overseas adventures. Called the GoPro Hero 6, this diminutive device comes with improved electronic image stabilization and image quality, plus is waterproof up to 10-metres – perfect for that bungy jump we say.
3. MUJI Hard Carry Bag (87L), $359.10, available at muji.com.sg.
It’s hard not to love MUJI. They always give you what you need – nothing less, nothing more, while satisfying you at the same time. And that same simple concept is present in the company’s Hard Carry Bag series – travel luggage bags that are sleek and spacious, with minimum frills attached, with the exception of a stopper and adjustable carry-bar.
4. Tresse Buna Woven Leather Purses, $120, available at tresse.co.
For that traveller friend who loves weaving in and out of busy thoroughfares to find the best hidden cafes — speak to their coffee-fuelled heart with this nifty woven leather pouch that can stow all their spare change. Fun fact: it’s lovingly designed by a local-based brand too.
5. Trtl Travel Pillow, $54.95, available at Trtltravel.com.
Here’s an ergonomic solution to your next long haul flight: the Trtl Travel Pillow. Yes, it might give you the neck of a turtle’s, but this super soft fleece pillow will support both your neck and head, so there’s no need to lean against the window and wake with an ache anymore. The best part? The lightweight support folds neat and compact for convenient travelling.
6. Gaston Luga CLÄSSY in Pink & Black, $269, available at gastonluga.com.***
The most important travel accesory is your bag – it needs to be able to weather all kinds of conditions and be big enough to carry all your daily essentials. Made with strong durable canvas, Gaston Luga bags have tons of hidden pockets for storing all your traveling knick-knacks, as well as a super accesible pocket for your passport. No more hiding your backpack when trying to take a tourist-y shot because your bag is no longer the embarassing part of your outfit.
7. A6 Memobottle, USD26, available at MemoBottle.com.
The compact slim-line design of the memobottle means that it fits stylishly into handbags, backpacks, laptop bags, and even pockets. Meant to represent a sheet of paper (in this case, A6), it fits in nicely with the dimensions of a paperback book – all travellers will find this bottle a practical way to stay hydrated.
8. JBL Pulse 3, $339, available at authorised retailers and Lazada.sg.
If a morphing milky way of bright, lava lamp colours is your definition of cool, then make a beeline for the JBL Pulse 3. Completely waterproof, and with up to 12-hours of music playback, this powerful speaker is the ultimate gadget for pool parties.
9. Kate Spade New York Car Violina Bag, $570, available at Kate Spade stores.
This quirky brand usually sets its sights on the most exotic locations, whether it’s the colourful streets of Morrocco or the creative melting pot that is Paris in the 20s. This time, they’re hitting close to home, with a little vintage New York car so your friend can ride off towards her next adventure.
10. Away Travel Essential Set, USD45, available at awaytravel.com.
This cult travel brand revolutionised the industry when they gave us reliable carry-on luggage for a steal, and now they’ve just rolled out some stylish flight essentials too — all TSA-approved of course, including a face cleanser, moisturiser, toothbrush set, and This Work’s pillow spray. Now you’re free to go… away!
11. BERING Smart Traveller Watch, $309, available at BERING stores including NEX and Raffles City, or online at cocomi.com.
Any jetsetter knows to immediately reset their watch the moment the plane lands — but any smart jetsetter knows they don’t even have to bother. Just let the watch do the work for you! BERING’s first-ever smartwatch combines Danish minimalism with some great functions, including being able to automatically sync to any time zone and a jet-lag prevention mode.
12. Waterproof Kindle Oasis, $249.99, available at amazon.com.
A Kindle is already one of the few gadgets in the tech world that’s king of battery life. You can go for weeks without needing a charge. So take that, add waterproof capabilities, coupled with a bigger screen, a thinner body, and a new and improved display, and you’ll get the Waterproof Kindle Oasis – the latest and greatest e-book reader in the market.
13. GirlyGoGarter in Black, US$39, available at girlygogarter.com.
Garters might seem like an old-fashioned item that is only used to keep stockings from falling down. Stockings or not – this garter will become your good friend, espeically when visiting dodgy areas. The GirlyGoGarter comes with pockets to hold cash, credit cards, IDs, passport – and even fit your phone! No one would ever suspect that you’ve got them hidden up your skirt. You can even wear it under a pair of baggy pants or jeans to keep your emergency cash and important cards that you don’t need to access in a hurry. Why didn’t we think of this earlier?
Notice the “WIN” labels? We’re giving away all these items in our massive holiday gift guide GIVEAWAY — head over to our Facebook page and Instagram page daily to take part in our contests.
More of NYLON’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guides, coming soon — stay tuned! Click here to see our full list of gift guides.
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