The Best Travel Gift Ideas:

There’s so much travel gear out there, but only a few things truly make a difference. Travel gifts don’t need to be flashy,  they need to work. If you want to give a gift that will actually be used (and loved), start here.

These 5 items actually changed the way I pack, move, and live on the go. They’re practical, smart, and stylish: the perfect gifts for travel lovers (or for yourself).

 

Travel Vacuum Packing Bags

These are a total game-changer. If you’re still fighting with your suitcase every time you pack, or if you are tired of paying baggage surcharges, vacuum packing bags will change your life. They shrink your clothes by up to 80%, keeping everything neat, compact, and organised. Waterproof and odour proof, you can also use them as laundry bags to separate clean and dirty clothes while travelling and making some extra space for local shopping.
Jaspacks Vacuum Packing Bags, Single Bag from £33

 

Belt Bag

Your new best friend at the airport. I use mine to keep all the essentials within reach: passport, phone, charger, snack, toothbrush, even my Kindle. You can wear it as a belt bag or crossbody, and the best part? You can easily hide it under a jacket so it doesn’t count as an extra bag at the gate.
My pick: Lululemon Belt Bag 1L, £38 — comes in multiple colours.

Ultra-Slim Sunglasses Case

Most sunglasses cases are bulky and annoying. This one isn’t. It’s slim, stylish, and still protective — the perfect balance between design and practicality. Slides into any bag without taking up space.
My pick: NAOA, £26 — available in multiple colours.

Crossbody Phone Case

If you’re constantly taking travel photos or navigating a new city, this is a no-brainer. A crossbody phone case keeps your phone secure, accessible, and drop-free. No more digging in your bag or missing the shot.
My pick: Native Union, £26 — available in different colours

Foldable Backpack

Forget the bulky hiking look — this one is clean, structured, and totally office-appropriate. A foldable backpack you can take into a meeting without looking like you just came from a mountain trail. Packs flat in your luggage and pops open when you need it.
My pick: Waterfield Packable Backpack, $129 — beautifully made, available in different colours.