10 Christmas Gift Ideas for the Traveler Who’s Not Traveling
Whether you’re a traveler making your own Christmas list, or a you’re shopping for a present for someone else who loves to travel, we’ve got you covered. Here are our ten gift picks for the traveler who’s not currently traveling.
1. Contigo Stainless Steel Travel Mug
It’s not something you’d bring with you on a long trip, but the Contigo stainless steel travel mug is great to throw in your bag to transport your coffee to work or school.
2. Stainless Steel Water Bottle
If you read our blog regularly, you know how much we love our stainless steel, BPA-free water bottles. They’re great to use while traveling or at home. Our favorite is the Klean Kanteen, but check out our Stainless Steel Water Bottle Smackdown to see how others stack up.
3. Simple ecoSNEAKS
As I mentioned in my ecoSNEAKS Satire review, I love these recycled shoes, but they’re not ideal travel shoes. They are fun for every day wear, though, and Simple’s ecoSNEAKS would make a great gift.
4. Lonely Planet’s The Travel Book
I love this book. With its amazing pictures of every country in the world, The Travel Book will make any lifelong travel want to hit the road again.
5. Kitchen Compost Bin
Any green traveler who’s on a temporary break will appreciate an under-the-sink kitchen compost bin. They reduce waste and it means you have to take out the trash less often. (And no, they don’t smell.)
6. Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
Eat, Pray, Love is a fantastic book for anyone who loves to travel and misses the life-changing experiences that come with living in new countries. Read our Eat, Pray, Love book review.
7. Molcajete (Mortar and Pestle)
For the traveler who likes to cook, a molcajete is an excellent gift. The guacamole you can make with a molcajete is amazing.
8. Mountainsmith Recycled Backpack
Do you know a traveler who’s about to take off on a long trip? Get him one of Mountainsmith’s recycled backpacks and he will be forever grateful. Not only are these backpacks recycled, they’re comfortable and attractive.
Check out our reviews of the Lily recycled backpack and Ivy recycled backpack.
9. Gelato Maker
Does anyone really need a gelato maker? Technically, no, but having one is life changing — especially if you’ve experience authentic Italian or Argentinian gelato. This machine will make you want to go back.
10. Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera
Whether you’re on the road or at home, the Nikon D40 is an amazing camera. When you’re not traveling, practice taking photos to hone your skills so you can better capture your travels.
Want More Green Gift Ideas?
For more great gift ideas for the avid traveler, check out:
- Our Green Travel Gear page
- 21 Gift Ideas for Green Travelers: 2008 Holiday Shopping List
- Amazon Green
originally posted at Go Green Travel Green
10 Christmas Gift Ideas for the Traveler Who’s Not Traveling
