{"id":186829,"date":"2018-11-08T08:24:22","date_gmt":"2018-11-08T07:24:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=186829"},"modified":"2026-06-05T21:02:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T19:02:20","slug":"best-travel-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-travel-gifts\/","title":{"rendered":"21 Best Travel Gifts for Adventurers and Globetrotters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-53455\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/21-vanocnich-darku-facebook-2.png\" alt=\"Best travel gifts for adventurers\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Are your friends passionate travellers and you have no idea what to get them? <b>Or maybe you have a family member who loves exploring the world and you&#8217;d like to surprise them with a themed present?<\/b> <b>We&#8217;ve put together a list of our favourite travel gifts \u2014 things we either love and use ourselves, or would be thrilled to receive.<\/b> Of course, not everything suits everyone. If your mate doesn&#8217;t camp, there&#8217;s no point buying them camping gadgets, and a pink Polaroid probably won&#8217;t thrill most blokes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We&#8217;re well aware of that, which is why we&#8217;ve noted who each gift is best suited for. And to give our own loved ones a hint, we&#8217;ve also mentioned whether we already own each item. <b>You&#8217;ll find travel gifts here ranging from just a few pounds to several hundred.<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We&#8217;ve also included links to where you can buy each item. When shopping for gifts online, always use websites with easy return policies \u2014 that way there&#8217;s no stress if something doesn&#8217;t fit.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-travel-gifts\/#1_Travel_Coffee_Maker_%E2%80%93_Aeropress\" >1) Travel Coffee Maker \u2013 Aeropress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-travel-gifts\/#2_A_Travel_Book_That_Everyone_Will_Envy\" >2) A Travel Book That Everyone Will Envy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-travel-gifts\/#3_Audiobooks_and_E-books_About_Travel\" >3) Audiobooks and E-books About Travel<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-travel-gifts\/#Travel_Audiobooks_and_E-books\" >Travel Audiobooks and E-books:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-travel-gifts\/#An_Audiobook_for_Very_Long_Journeys\" >An Audiobook for Very Long Journeys:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-travel-gifts\/#4_Know_Where_Theyre_Heading_Get_Them_a_Map_or_Guidebook\" >4) Know Where They&#8217;re Heading? Get Them a Map or Guidebook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-travel-gifts\/#5_A_Bookworms_Best_Friend_%E2%80%93_The_Kindle\" >5) A Bookworm&#8217;s Best Friend \u2013 The Kindle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-travel-gifts\/#6_A_Quality_Cabin_Bag\" >6) A Quality Cabin Bag<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-travel-gifts\/#How_to_Choose_the_Right_Size\" >How to Choose the Right Size?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-travel-gifts\/#7_Packing_Cubes\" >7) Packing Cubes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-travel-gifts\/#8_Quality_Outdoor_Clothing\" >8) Quality Outdoor Clothing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-travel-gifts\/#9_Fitness_Trackers\" >9) Fitness Trackers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-travel-gifts\/#10_A_Personal_Gift_for_Your_Travel_Companion\" >10) A Personal Gift for Your Travel Companion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-travel-gifts\/#11_Polaroid_Camera\" >11) Polaroid Camera<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-travel-gifts\/#12_Mini_Photo_Printers\" >12) Mini Photo Printers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-travel-gifts\/#13_More_Than_a_Tripod_Gorillapod\" >13) More Than a Tripod: Gorillapod<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-travel-gifts\/#How_to_Choose_the_Right_Gorillapod\" >How to Choose the Right Gorillapod<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-travel-gifts\/#14_A_Power_Bank_%E2%80%94_The_Gift_You_Cant_Go_Wrong_With\" >14) A Power Bank \u2014 The Gift You Can&#8217;t Go Wrong With<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-travel-gifts\/#Which_Ones_Do_We_Recommend\" >Which Ones Do We Recommend?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-travel-gifts\/#15_Portable_Bluetooth_Speaker_for_the_Beach\" >15) Portable Bluetooth Speaker for the Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-travel-gifts\/#16_Travel_Hammock\" >16) Travel Hammock<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-travel-gifts\/#17_Inflatable_Travel_Pillow\" >17) Inflatable Travel Pillow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-travel-gifts\/#18_Water_Bottle\" >18) Water Bottle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-travel-gifts\/#19_A_Leather_Backpack_That_Can_Handle_Anything\" >19) A Leather Backpack That Can Handle Anything<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-travel-gifts\/#20_Metal_and_Collapsible_Straws\" >20) Metal and Collapsible Straws<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-travel-gifts\/#21_Bum_Bag_%E2%80%94_An_Essential_for_Asia\" >21) Bum Bag \u2014 An Essential for Asia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Travel_Coffee_Maker_%E2%80%93_Aeropress\"><\/span>1) Travel Coffee Maker \u2013 Aeropress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Where to get an Aeropress<\/strong>: <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Aeropress\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/aeropress-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Check it out here<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><b>Who it&#8217;s for: <\/b>Any traveller who loves quality coffee<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do we own one?<\/strong> Not yet, but it&#8217;s already been ordered as a Christmas present \ud83d\ude42<\/li>\n<li>We&#8217;d also recommend picking up a hand grinder and some good travel-friendly coffee to go with it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As we write this, we&#8217;re sitting in our little beach house on Koh Samui, absolutely suffering. We can&#8217;t find filter bags for our coffee maker anywhere. We&#8217;ve gotten so desperate that we actually bought instant coffee. Although Thailand is a budget-friendly destination, a decent coffee at a restaurant costs a surprising amount \u2014 especially if you don&#8217;t want their overly sweet concoctions. <b>An Aeropress would solve all our coffee woes in an instant.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-53241\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aeropress-kava-na-cesty.jpg\" alt=\"Aeropress travel coffee maker\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_A_Travel_Book_That_Everyone_Will_Envy\"><\/span>2) A Travel Book That Everyone Will Envy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Last Christmas, my dad surprised me with a gorgeous book \u2014 <b><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"The Travel Book\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/the-travel-book\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Travel Book<\/a>. I couldn&#8217;t actually sit down and enjoy it properly until several days after Christmas Day, because everyone kept borrowing it.<\/b> Since then, it sat on our coffee table in Prague and I couldn&#8217;t put it down \u2014 nor could any of our guests. <b>It features 850 photographs and covers 230 countries. And the images are truly spectacular.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-53249\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/the-travel-book.png\" alt=\"The Travel Book by Lonely Planet\" width=\"500\" height=\"522\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Where to buy it?<\/b> I&#8217;d recommend ordering from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/the-travel-book\/\">Book Depository<\/a><\/strong> or Amazon. Book Depository offers <b>FREE worldwide shipping<\/b>, which is a nice bonus.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Who it&#8217;s for:<\/b> Anyone who loves stunning photography. However, I&#8217;d recommend gifting it to someone who has a settled home. If your friend is constantly on the move, save this one for later.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Do we own it? <\/b>YES.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>What other books would we recommend?<\/b> If they love city breaks, <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"The Cities Book\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/the-cities-book\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>The Cities Book<\/strong><\/a> is fantastic, as is <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"The Ultimate Travelist: The 500 Best Places on the Planet od Lonely Planet\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/the-ultimate-travelist-the-500-best-places-on-the-planet-od-lonely-planet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Ultimate Travelist: The 500 Best Places on the Planet<\/a><\/strong> by Lonely Planet.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Audiobooks_and_E-books_About_Travel\"><\/span>3) Audiobooks and E-books About Travel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I always tell everyone: please don&#8217;t buy me paper books for reading (unless they&#8217;re photography books). Instead, get me audiobooks or e-books for my Kindle.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-53304\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/audiokniha.jpg\" alt=\"Audiobook for travellers\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travel_Audiobooks_and_E-books\"><\/span>Travel Audiobooks and E-books:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For hilarious travel writing, you can&#8217;t go wrong with authors like Bill Bryson or Paul Theroux. Whether it&#8217;s <b>Bryson&#8217;s &#8220;Neither Here Nor There&#8221;<\/b> about travelling through Europe, or any of his other travel memoirs, we promise you won&#8217;t be bored.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>&#8220;A Walk in the Woods&#8221; by Bill Bryson (book, audiobook, and e-book available)<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>&#8220;Neither Here Nor There: Travels in Europe&#8221; by Bill Bryson (book, audiobook, and e-book available)<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>&#8220;The Great Railway Bazaar&#8221; by Paul Theroux (book, audiobook, and e-book available)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Audiobook_for_Very_Long_Journeys\"><\/span>An Audiobook for Very Long Journeys:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This one isn&#8217;t travel-themed, but it&#8217;s brilliant and will keep them entertained for ages. If your friend owns an iPhone, there&#8217;s a good chance they&#8217;ll love this too. <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Steve Jobs (audiokniha)\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/steve-jobs-audiokniha\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson<\/b><\/a> is probably the best biography I&#8217;ve ever read (well, in this case, listened to).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Who it&#8217;s for:<\/b> Anyone heading on longer trips who you know listens to audiobooks or podcasts \u2014 or owns an e-reader if you&#8217;re buying the e-book.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Do we own them? <\/b>Yes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Know_Where_Theyre_Heading_Get_Them_a_Map_or_Guidebook\"><\/span>4) Know Where They&#8217;re Heading? Get Them a Map or Guidebook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We never plan our days too far in advance, but we love reading up on the history of places, exploring where to go, and most importantly, figuring out what potential issues might crop up along the way. <b>In Asia and Africa especially, it&#8217;s all too easy to fall victim to scams \u2014 guidebooks usually cover all of this. A good guidebook from Lonely Planet or Rough Guides can genuinely make your trip smoother and safer.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-53257\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/lonely-planet-pruvodce.png\" alt=\"Lonely Planet guidebooks\" width=\"1802\" height=\"678\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">That said, some guidebooks are frankly useless \u2014 particularly if they try to cover too broad an area. <i><b>There&#8217;s no point buying a general guide to the western USA, where you won&#8217;t learn much because there&#8217;s simply too much to cover.<\/b><\/i> It&#8217;s better to go for country-specific or region-specific guides. We had amazing Lonely Planet guides for Hawaii and Alaska, for instance.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Where to buy:<\/strong> Amazon and Waterstones have the widest selection of Lonely Planet and Rough Guides.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Who it&#8217;s for:<\/b> Anyone who loves planning and learning fascinating facts about the places they visit<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Guides we still don&#8217;t have:<\/b> Mexico, Latin American countries, Vietnam, Myanmar, Kenya, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_A_Bookworms_Best_Friend_%E2%80%93_The_Kindle\"><\/span>5) A Bookworm&#8217;s Best Friend \u2013 The Kindle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Speaking of books, Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I absolutely swear by our e-readers. Every year I devour dozens of books on my Kindle, and it goes with me everywhere. <strong>Yes, I used to be a die-hard paper book fan too \u2014 but do you know how heavy those things are when you&#8217;re travelling?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Which one to buy:<\/b> I&#8217;d recommend the Kindle Paperwhite \u2014 it has a backlit display, which is brilliant for reading in bed or on night flights<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Where to buy it:<\/b> <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Kindle Paperwhite\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/kindle-paperwhite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amazon is your best bet<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Do we own one?<\/b> Yes, we each have one<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-53258\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/amazon-kindle-paperwhite.jpg\" alt=\"Amazon Kindle Paperwhite\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_A_Quality_Cabin_Bag\"><\/span>6) A Quality Cabin Bag<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you&#8217;re looking for a gift for a family member whose suitcase or backpack has seen better days, we&#8217;ve got some tips. <strong>Don&#8217;t buy a backpack without consulting them first \u2014 ideally, they need to try it on.<\/strong> What every traveller will appreciate, though, is a <strong>quality<\/strong> carry-on suitcase or bag. I&#8217;m putting heavy emphasis on the word <b>quality,<\/b> because nobody wants a cabin bag with dodgy wheels or one that weighs a ton even when empty.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-53265\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/american-tourister-kabinove-zavazadlo.png\" alt=\"American Tourister cabin luggage\" width=\"900\" height=\"350\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>We recommend two brands.<\/b> The more affordable <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"American Tourister kabinov\u00e9 zavazadlo\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/american-tourister-kabinove-zavazadlo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">American Tourister<\/a><\/strong> and the pricier <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Samsonite kabinov\u00e9 zavazadlo\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/samsonite-kabinove-zavazadlo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Samsonite<\/a><\/strong>. Both come with a lifetime warranty on the wheels as standard, which is reassuring. You could also go for a specialist travel bag from <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"P\u0159\u00edru\u010dn\u00ed zavazadla Osprey\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/prirucni-zavazadla-osprey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Osprey<\/a><\/strong> or Ferrino.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-53264\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ferrino-cestovni-taska.png\" alt=\"Ferrino travel bag\" width=\"900\" height=\"350\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Choose_the_Right_Size\"><\/span>How to Choose the Right Size?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Airlines keep shrinking their cabin baggage allowances, so I&#8217;d recommend going for the smallest standard size (<b>55x40x20 cm<\/b>), especially if your friend flies with budget airlines like Ryanair or easyJet. <b>Also pay attention to weight \u2014 the lighter, the better.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Where to buy them? <\/b>American Tourister cabin bags are <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"American Tourister kabinov\u00e9 zavazadlo\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/american-tourister-kabinove-zavazadlo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">available here<\/a><\/strong>. Samsonite cabin bags can be <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Samsonite kabinov\u00e9 zavazadlo\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/samsonite-kabinove-zavazadlo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">found here<\/a><\/strong>. The <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Cestovn\u00ed ta\u0161ka Ferrino Tikal 40\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/cestovni-taska-ferrino-tikal-40\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ferrino Tikal 40 travel bag<\/a><\/strong> is another great option.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Who it&#8217;s for: <\/b>All travellers \u2014 except those who fly ultra-light with hand luggage only (7 kg limit, no cabin bag).<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Do we own one?<\/b> We have several American Tourister suitcases, but we&#8217;ve been struggling with one of our cabin bags recently \u2014 the wheels stick out past the size limits \u2014 so we&#8217;re planning to replace it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Packing_Cubes\"><\/span>7) Packing Cubes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This year I used packing cubes in my backpack for the first time and I&#8217;m absolutely hooked. No more rummaging through everything \u2014 I just pull out the cube with trousers or underwear, depending on what I need. Even Luk\u00e1\u0161, who&#8217;s a master at folding, has been eyeing them up and thinking about getting some.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Where to buy them? <\/b>A <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Set organiz\u00e9r\u016f do kufru\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/set-organizeru-do-kufru\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">quality packing cube set<\/a><\/strong> is available here. If you&#8217;d prefer individual cubes, <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Organiz\u00e9r do kufru\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/organizer-do-kufru\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">check this link<\/a><\/strong>. Amazon also has excellent budget-friendly sets.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Who it&#8217;s for: <\/b>Any traveller \u2014 they work brilliantly in both backpacks and suitcases<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Do we own them? <\/b>Yes, though currently we&#8217;re using a borrowed set from mum. She got them from Tchibo (but they&#8217;re not always in stock).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-53267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/organizery-do-kufru.jpg\" alt=\"Packing cubes for travel\" width=\"450\" height=\"319\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Quality_Outdoor_Clothing\"><\/span>8) Quality Outdoor Clothing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you camp, hike, or cycle, you know full well how much <b>quality clothing can make or break your experience.<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">That said, be careful before you dive into shopping. <b>Ask yourself whether you know for certain what size your friend or family member wears.<\/b> Have a scroll through their social media to get an idea of their style. Generally, it&#8217;s safest to buy items without big logos or busy patterns \u2014 a simple quality base layer or black leggings always works. If you&#8217;re worried about getting the wrong thing, go for base layers or high-quality socks. <b>Yes, socks can genuinely be a brilliant gift.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-53448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/kari-traa.gif\" alt=\"Kari Traa outdoor clothing for travel\" width=\"410\" height=\"540\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Where do we recommend shopping?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Merino wool socks<\/b> from brands like Smartwool or Darn Tough are fantastic \u2014 we cycled in merino socks for six weeks and you can wear a single pair for four days without any smell issues<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">For beautiful, high-quality outdoor clothing, check out specialist retailers and brands on <b><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"4camping\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/4camping-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">outdoor shops<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">My absolute favourite brand is <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Kari Traa\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/kari-traa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Kari Traa<\/b><\/a> \u2014 it&#8217;s a bit pricier, but nothing does your bum quite as much justice as their leggings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Who it&#8217;s for:<\/strong> Anyone who loves camping, hiking, and outdoor sports.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Do we own some?<\/strong> Yes, we wear all the brands we recommend. And we&#8217;re always happy to receive more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Fitness_Trackers\"><\/span>9) Fitness Trackers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This one&#8217;s a classic. <b>A fitness tracker is our best travel companion \u2014 we love checking how many steps we&#8217;ve taken, calories burned, and how well we slept.<\/b> Modern fitness trackers don&#8217;t just count steps; they also monitor your sleep quality.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-53449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/fitbit-charge.jpg\" alt=\"Fitbit Charge fitness tracker for travel\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>What we recommend: <\/strong>Personally, we&#8217;ve been <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Fitbit Alza\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/fitbit-alza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">loyal Fitbit fans<\/a><\/strong> for years. We currently own the Fitbit Charge 2, which works seamlessly with both iPhone and Android. I also think it&#8217;s one of the most stylish fitness trackers out there, with some gorgeous colour options \u2014 great travel gifts for women especially.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Who it&#8217;s for:<\/b> Any traveller who hikes and enjoys staying active on the road.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Do we own one? <\/b>Yes, we both have a Fitbit Charge 2.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_A_Personal_Gift_for_Your_Travel_Companion\"><\/span>10) A Personal Gift for Your Travel Companion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Want a beautiful and deeply personal gift for the friends, partner, or family you travel with? <b>It&#8217;ll take a fair bit of effort, but the result is absolutely worth it. Photo book services like Photobox or Shutterfly let you create some of the most tasteful albums around.<\/b> Using their easy online tools, you can create a keepsake that&#8217;ll last a lifetime. Take your time, pick your best photos, and add funny captions or memories from your trips together.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-53275\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/vyvolej-to-fotoalbum.jpg\" alt=\"Custom travel photo album\" width=\"1110\" height=\"1110\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Where to get one: <\/b>Services like Photobox, Shutterfly, or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/vyvolej-to\/\">Vistaprint Photo Books<\/a><\/strong> are all great options.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I can wholeheartedly recommend custom photo books \u2014 we even used them for our wedding. Everything always arrives beautifully packaged, too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Polaroid_Camera\"><\/span>11) Polaroid Camera<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is another gift that Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I have been enjoying for years. <b>The Instax is the perfect companion for trips with friends, parties, and even weddings.<\/b> We still pull it out whenever someone visits, and it&#8217;s always a great laugh.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-53277\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/fujifilm-instax-mini.jpg\" alt=\"Fujifilm Instax Mini instant camera\" width=\"400\" height=\"411\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Where to buy: <\/b>The Instax comes in 9 colour variants \u2014 <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Fujifilm Instax\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/fujifilm-instax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">check them out here<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Who it&#8217;s for:<\/strong> If your friends love hipster caf\u00e9s, enjoy photography, and make scrapbooks \u2014 they&#8217;ll adore this too<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Do we own one? <\/b>Yes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Mini_Photo_Printers\"><\/span>12) Mini Photo Printers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">They&#8217;re all over social media this year, but we&#8217;ve actually owned one for several years already. Mini printers produce photos in that lovely Polaroid and Instax style, and they&#8217;re brilliant for creating albums. It&#8217;s a fun little gadget.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-53279\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/canon-zoemini.jpg\" alt=\"Canon Zoemini mini photo printer\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Where to buy: <\/b>The most popular option is the <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Canon Zoemini\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/canon-zoemini\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canon Zoemini<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">If Canon isn&#8217;t your thing, there&#8217;s also the <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"HP Sprocket Photo Printer\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/hp-sprocket-photo-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HP Sprocket Photo Printer<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Who it&#8217;s for:<\/b> Friends who love photography, scrapbooking, and that vintage aesthetic<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Do we own one? <\/b>Yes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_More_Than_a_Tripod_Gorillapod\"><\/span>13) More Than a Tripod: Gorillapod<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>My greatest travel love is the <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"gorillapod\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/gorillapod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gorillapod<\/a>.<\/b> It&#8217;s a flexible tripod you can attach to practically anything \u2014 a massive chunk of ice (yes, I&#8217;ve actually done that), a tree branch, a metal railing. Literally anywhere.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-53282\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/gorillapod-e1541603333700.jpg\" alt=\"Gorillapod flexible tripod\" width=\"600\" height=\"385\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Choose_the_Right_Gorillapod\"><\/span><b>How to Choose the Right Gorillapod<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Pay attention to the weight capacity when choosing. If your friend shoots with a DSLR, go for the 3 kg or 5 kg capacity.<\/p>\n<p>For mirrorless cameras, a 3 kg capacity is sufficient, and for compact cameras, 1 kg will do. It also works brilliantly with smartphones \u2014 you&#8217;ll just need to add a phone adapter.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Where to buy: <\/strong>Check the full range of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/gorillapod\/\">Gorillapods here<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Who it&#8217;s for:<\/b> Solo travellers and couples alike \u2014 anyone who likes taking photos<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Do we own one? <\/b>Yes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_A_Power_Bank_%E2%80%94_The_Gift_You_Cant_Go_Wrong_With\"><\/span>14) A Power Bank \u2014 The Gift You Can&#8217;t Go Wrong With<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Every traveller uses a power bank. That makes it a safe bet as a gift for absolutely anyone who travels. But do be careful when choosing \u2014 we once bought a cheap one and binned it after a single trip (specifically, a Yankee brand started making a worrying buzzing noise while charging after just a month of use \u2014 trust us, you don&#8217;t want your external charger frying your phone).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53287\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53287\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-53287 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ravpower-powerbanka.jpg\" alt=\"Ravpower power bank charging a MacBook\" width=\"600\" height=\"378\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53287\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A good power bank can even charge a MacBook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Ones_Do_We_Recommend\"><\/span>Which Ones Do We Recommend?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Premium option: <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Ravpower RP-PB095 20000mAh\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/ravpower-rp-pb095-20000mah-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Ravpower RP-PB095<\/strong><\/a><strong> 20,000mAh<\/strong> \u2014 The best power bank we&#8217;ve ever owned. Ours is a proper veteran at this point and still going strong. We&#8217;ve thrown away plenty of others over the years, but this one seems to survive absolutely everything.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Budget option: <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Xiaomi Mi PowerBank 2C\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/xiaomi-mi-powerbank-2c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Xiaomi Mi PowerBank 2C<\/a> 20,000mAh<\/strong> \u2014 We haven&#8217;t used this one personally, but it&#8217;s one of the most recommended power banks by fellow travellers we know.<\/li>\n<li><b>Do we own one? <\/b>Yes, but we could definitely use a new one :))<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Portable_Bluetooth_Speaker_for_the_Beach\"><\/span>15) Portable Bluetooth Speaker for the Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We never thought we needed one, but <b>ever since we received a portable speaker as a gift, we use it every single day.<\/b> We take it outdoors for meditation, bring it to the beach, and blast music in the kitchen while cooking. We were genuinely surprised by how good the sound quality is from such a tiny speaker.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-53290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/jbl-reproduktor.jpg\" alt=\"JBL portable Bluetooth speaker\" width=\"400\" height=\"579\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are hundreds of options out there, but we&#8217;ve picked two that are truly worth it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"JBL Clip 3 p\u0159enosn\u00fd reproduktor\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/jbl-clip-3-prenosny-reproduktor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JBL Clip 3<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 the pink version makes a lovely gift for her<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Sony SRS-XB10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/sony-srs-xb10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sony SRS-XB10<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 available in red or black<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Who it&#8217;s for: <\/b>Any traveller who loves music, enjoys beach holidays, or lives the digital nomad lifestyle<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Do we own one? <\/b>Yes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Travel_Hammock\"><\/span>16) Travel Hammock<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The brave ones sleep in them; the less adventurous use them for lounging. You can also use a travel hammock as a picnic blanket or a sunshade.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-53293\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/la-siesta-colibri.jpg\" alt=\"La Siesta Colibri travel hammock\" width=\"650\" height=\"431\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Which hammock to buy: <\/b>The <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"La Siesta Colibri Single\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/la-siesta-colibri-single\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">La Siesta Colibri Single<\/a><\/strong> or the <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Hamaka houpac\u00ed s\u00edt\u011b\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/hamaka-houpaci-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hamaka travel hammocks<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Who it&#8217;s for:<\/strong> Anyone who loves camping, or if you know a dedicated hammock enthusiast\u2026<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Do we own one? <\/b>Not yet, but we&#8217;d love one (well, I would \u2014 Luk\u00e1\u0161 isn&#8217;t quite as obsessed with hammocks)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Inflatable_Travel_Pillow\"><\/span>17) Inflatable Travel Pillow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Yes, I absolutely love mine. I finally treated myself to an inflatable travel pillow and my journeys by plane, coach, and train have never been more comfortable. <b>My only regret is that I didn&#8217;t buy one sooner \u2014 or that nobody bought me one as a gift.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-53297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/nafukovaci-polstarek.jpg\" alt=\"Inflatable travel pillow Sea to Summit\" width=\"640\" height=\"267\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Where to buy: <\/b>I personally use the Sea to Summit <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Aeros Premium Traveller\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/aeros-premium-traveller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aeros Premium Traveller<\/a><\/strong>, but you can find more affordable options on Amazon too.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Who it&#8217;s for<\/b>: Anyone who frequently travels by plane (economy class!), coach, or train.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Do we own one? <\/b>Yes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Water_Bottle\"><\/span>18) Water Bottle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Wait \u2014 seriously? Everyone already has one! Well, that&#8217;s what we thought too, but our supposedly indestructible Contigo bottle finally gave up the ghost after years of use and started leaking. <b>Not all bottles are created equal. For travel, you need a quality bottle that&#8217;s lightweight and absolutely won&#8217;t let you down. A really good water bottle will be genuinely appreciated as a gift.<\/b> It certainly would be by us.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-53451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/contigo-ashland-750.jpg\" alt=\"Contigo Ashland water bottle\" width=\"400\" height=\"291\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Which one to get?<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We&#8217;ve recently been most impressed by the Hydrapak Stash, particularly because it folds down to fit in your pocket when empty. But the real game-changer is that you can fill it even under those annoyingly small bathroom taps (you know the eternal struggle of trying to wedge a bottle under a tiny sink, right?).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Although our Contigo eventually wore out after many years (and honestly, the biggest issue was probably that we&#8217;d been using it for protein shakes), we still believe it&#8217;s one of the most reliable brands on the market.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Where to buy: <\/b>This time around, we&#8217;d go for the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hanibal.cz\/contigo-ashland-750-id17212\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contigo Ashland 750<\/a><\/strong>. You can also find it on Amazon.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Or the Hydrapak Stash 750ml \u2014 these tend to sell out quickly, so check Amazon or specialist outdoor retailers for availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Who it&#8217;s for: <\/strong>Literally everyone<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Do we own one? <\/strong>Yes, but we need another one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_A_Leather_Backpack_That_Can_Handle_Anything\"><\/span>19) A Leather Backpack That Can Handle Anything<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I thought long and hard about going for leather. It&#8217;s always been a complicated relationship for me, because I genuinely value every animal&#8217;s life \u2014 we don&#8217;t even kill spiders or beetles at home. <b>But after years of travelling, I&#8217;ve come to reassess my view on leather. The problem with faux leather is that it takes around 150 years to decompose.<\/b> What I love about Bagind is that their backpacks are made from goat leather in India. In developing countries, goats are incredibly important \u2014 people care for them, value them for their milk, and when the time comes, it&#8217;s a significant event when the goat is eaten. I&#8217;ve been asked many times, in Uganda and Albania alike, whether I have a goat at home. In many parts of the world, goats are simply central to daily life.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">What&#8217;s also great about a leather backpack is that it goes with everything \u2014 dresses, sportswear, you name it \u2014 which wasn&#8217;t really the case with my old Herschel. And it looks absolutely stunning in photos.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-53298\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bagind.png\" alt=\"Bagind leather backpacks\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Where to buy<\/b>: <a href=\"http:\/\/bagind.cz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>bagind.cz<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Who it&#8217;s for<\/b>: Any traveller \u2014 just make sure they&#8217;re comfortable with leather first<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Do we own one? <\/b>Yes, we both have a Bagind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Metal_and_Collapsible_Straws\"><\/span><strong>20) Metal and Collapsible Straws<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We&#8217;ve been on the hunt for a proper reusable straw for months. The amount of plastic waste generated by single-use straws worldwide is truly staggering.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-53301\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/nerezova-brcka.jpg\" alt=\"Stainless steel reusable straws\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Which ones to choose and where to buy:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Stainless steel straws: <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Made Sustained Sada nerezov\u00fdch br\u010dek\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/made-sustained-sada-nerezovych-brcek\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Made Sustained Stainless Steel Straw Set<\/a> with cleaning brush (5 pcs)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bamboo option: <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Mobake Sada br\u010dek\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/mobake-sada-brcek\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mobake Set<\/a> of bamboo straws (10 pcs)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">But the best option for travellers, in my opinion, is a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;field-keywords=collapisible+straw&amp;rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Acollapisible+straw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">collapsible straw<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 compact enough to keep on your keyring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Bum_Bag_%E2%80%94_An_Essential_for_Asia\"><\/span>21) Bum Bag \u2014 An Essential for Asia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Before we travelled to Asia, we never thought we&#8217;d need one. Now we can&#8217;t imagine travelling without one.<\/b> After reading about how easily pickpockets operate in busy cities \u2014 some thieves can even scan your card details wirelessly without touching your wallet \u2014 we never leave the door without a bum bag or money belt.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-53302 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/herschel-supply-moneybag-e1541608011378.jpg\" alt=\"Herschel Supply bum bag\" width=\"320\" height=\"233\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Where to buy:<\/strong> Even better than a standard bum bag is a money belt that you can tuck under your shirt. We got ours from an outdoor shop, but it wasn&#8217;t great (the clasp was annoying), so we&#8217;d recommend looking for a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshlabels.cz\/produkty\/herschel-supply-money-belt-he2380\/?velikost=onesize&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA8f_eBRDcARIsAEKwRGfwW6N2wUGmHBMMkmD9wrvR4PwQy8fcBi2QtYrhZg6U6vTrzP9hehgaAp1WEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">better one from Herschel<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">For women, I&#8217;d recommend a proper bum bag \u2014 especially if you often wear dresses. I&#8217;d pick either this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshlabels.cz\/produkty\/herschel-supply-fourteen-he2359\/?kategorie=ledvinky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pink one<\/a><\/strong> or this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshlabels.cz\/produkty\/herschel-supply-fourteen-he2358\/?kategorie=ledvinky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bright yellow one<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">For men, I&#8217;d go with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshlabels.cz\/produkty\/pinqponq-changeant-brik-pq130\/?kategorie=ledvinky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">classic black<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Who it&#8217;s for:<\/b> Anyone who travels to big cities \u2014 and an absolute must for trips to Asia<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Do we own one?<\/b> Yes, we have money belts, but we&#8217;re not entirely happy with them. 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