Good gift items for world travelers

aggiedog

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I have two world traveling people I need small to medium gifts for Christmas. After perusing many "best travel items" lists on the internet, it's apparent the list writers either don't travel or travel with a ton of extra stuff. So I come to you, who I know are experienced travelers. My daughter is 20 and travels internationally (after a Singapore study abroad and now has friends all over the place.) A good friend, age 72, travels several times a year out of the country. Both pack relatively light and are low maintenance on makeup and clothes. Any ideas on good items I can get them for Christmas? Even something small like a particular toothbrush cover you like.
 
Whoops my link doesn't work for some reason. Here's the actual description you can put into the Amazon search:
HAOZI Universal Travel Adapter, All-in-one International Power Adapter with 2.4A Dual USB, European Adapter Travel Power Adapter Wall Charger for UK, EU, AU, Asia Covers 150+Countries
 


I highly recommend this Rick Steves Travel Alarm clock:

It's really simple to use (you don't have to re-invent the wheel just to remember how to change the time), the buttons are all there on the front, batteries last a really long time in it, it's really slim and compact. I've bought fancier travel clocks, and I keep coming back to this one.

https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/travel-alarm-clock

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I travel quite a bit and a few things I love are my charger organizing pouch (it has different pockets and separators to keep my chargers tidy), a folding reusable bag that I take when I go to markets, a collapsible water bottle, and a nifty undergarment bag with separate pockets for clean and dirty items.
 
Thanks again everyone! I've been eyeing a clothesline for awhile. Lots of great ideas here.
 
Couple other ideas...

Believe it or not Inflatable Hangers! I use these more often that I thought I ever would.

And these: Convert-a-hanger . Sometimes handy!

+1 on the cloths line and don't forget a rubber stopper thing for the sink. Also: Laundreez is a travel washer, there are some other variations. Useful for the "travel light" enthusiast!
 
Some fantastic ideas here! Love the blanket that has "head here." I'm a germphobe so this is perfect for me. My problem is I tend to get too hot on planes, though. I travel a ton, and the #1 thing I love is my travel valet tray. I have an old version of something like this from one of the travel stores: https://www.amazon.com/Surf-Summit-...3685686&sprefix=travel+tray+je,aps,205&sr=8-9 I use it to keep everything (jewelry, phone, etc.) in one place so I don't forget anything.

The other thing I love is my Smythson travel wallet/organizer. I'd been looking for a travel wallet for a while, and this one is expensive but holds the family passports, different currencies, cards, coins, and any special papers. Love it. It's expensive, but I found one on Real Real for *way* cheaper (I want to say $75-100). Mine is the older version of this--it has a few more tabs: https://www.smythson.com/us/navy-pa...html?refSrc=1024414&nosto=nosto-page-product2
 
A pashmina is a fantastic travel accessory. It can be used as a scarf, a wrap, rolled up as travel pillow (or in my case lower back support on long plane rides) or in a pinch a blanket. They can be rolled to fit in a back pack. https://www.amazon.com/Womens-Thick...s&qid=1573743101&sprefix=Pash,aps,160&sr=8-32
A Longchamp Le Pilage back pack is something my daughters and I do not leave home without. It folds up into a flat pouch, so easy to throw in your checked bag or carry on to use once at your destination. https://us.longchamp.com/products/le-pliage/backpack/l1699089001
Tote bag organizer is also a great gift if either uses a tote as a carry on. I love mine and it prevents having to dig around a big bag. https://www.amazon.com/Travel-Inser...id=1573743232&sprefix=tote+or,aps,176&sr=8-16
 
My most recent travel item is this https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07FBCZ...olid=2REXPJGDZUSX2&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Quner Foot Rest - Portable Travel Footrest for Airplane Ergonomic Adjustable Height Foot Hammock Cushion to Relieve Knee Pain Flight Under Desk for Car Home Office Foldable Footstool (Pink)

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I used it this summer on a 10 hour transatlantic flight and it was great.

I also use compression socks for flights, you can buy them in a drugstore or pharmacy.

Packing cubes get another vote.
 

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