20 Genuine Gifts to Inspire Travelers Stuck at Home

The holidays are approaching, and chances are you know someone with an incurable case of wanderlust. Maybe it’s a friend who is always planning their next getaway, a family member who collects passport stamps, or perhaps it’s you.

For travelers, the excitement of discovering new places doesn’t disappear when they’re at home in between travel. In fact, the anticipation of the next adventure can be almost as enjoyable as the trip itself.

Over the years, I’ve found a handful of gifts, books, gadgets, and experiences that help satisfy that travel-loving spirit between journeys. Whether you’re shopping for a seasoned globetrotter or someone who simply loves dreaming about their next destination, this gift guide is filled with ideas to inspire their next adventure.

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Entertainment Gifts for Travelers In Between Trips Including Books, Movies, and Puzzles.

1) Travel-Inspired Jigsaw Puzzles.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of dreamy Santorini, bright lights and big-city Vegas, or the snow-tipped Rocky Mountains with these stunning 750-piece puzzles.

2) Books that inspire travel. (OK, really, this is a list of the best books that I read this year).

• Eat, Pray, Love
• Wild
• A House by Fez: Building a Life in the Ancient Heart of Morocco
• Memoirs of a Geisha
• Across the River and Into the Trees
• Angels and Demons and The DaVinci Code
• American Dirt
• All the Light We Cannot See
• Educated
• The Great Alone
• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
• The Song of the Jade Lily
• The Tea Girl from Hummingbird Lane

3) And a backyard hammock to relax and read all of these new books.

4) Or a subscription so they can listen to books on Audible. Learn more here.

5) Rent them a travel-themed movie on Amazon Prime Video. Here’s a top ten list to choose from.

6) And don’t forget the outdoor movie projector for movie night, I hear it’s the perfect staycation idea when you can’t travel.

7) Or if you are in for the night, wrap up in this plush Barefoot Dreams blanket for movie night.

8) Travel Journal

Even without travel plans anytime soon, a travel journal helps when dreaming of your next adventure. If you need help getting started, check out these travel journal prompts.

9) Learn a new language.

Thrive in a new language with Rosetta Stone or Duolingo so you are ready to completely immerse yourself with the locals on your next trek across the globe.

10) Travel-themed coloring book. Have you tried this?

Home Decor Gifts for Travelers In Between Adventures.

11) Interactive Push Pin Travel Maps or Scratch Off Map of the World.

Reminisce about where you have been and dream of where you will go with interactive maps of the world.

12) Or a retro canvas print map of the world for your home décor.

13) Travel Themed Coffee Table Books.

100 Drives, 5000 Ideas, Unforgettable Journeys, and Destinations of a Lifetime. The titles speak for themselves. Read, look at pictures, and dream.

15) Camping Gear for the Quarantine Campout.

Speaking of staycation ideas, how about a campout in the backyard? You’ll need to equip them with the basic camping gear required, including a tent, sleeping bag, camping chairs, pillow, grill, and camping utensils.

Gifts for the Next Vacation.

16) Roomy, comfortable, and sturdy Herschel Backpack.

17) A camera upgrade?

Does your wanderlust friend need a camera upgrade, a camera bag, or the nifty 50?

18) Or a few new camera gadgets? Of course, she does.

19) Zero Waste Travel Kit.

Reduce your carbon footprint by reducing waste—every little bit helps to make this world a better place.

20) Piggybank.

Start your travel fund now for after the pandemic is over and we are free to roam.

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Wow, now I am ready to go shopping.

These gifts are the best for you or your loved one. Keep dreaming, be safe, and have a fantastic holiday season with your loved ones, family, and friends.