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Good Morning and Happy St. Nick! I hope that you got lots of treats in your shoes or your stocking that you put out last night!
Speaking of World Travelers, let me ask you, are you a traveler? An Adventurer? Are you looking for the perfect Christmas gift for yourself(hints for your family) or the World Traveler in your life?
Perhaps you could start with a bit of inspiration from Amazon.
Then a bit of expert advice from none other than National Geographic.
You might want to provide a pair of these to Bose headphones to cancel out all of the noise around your traveler. My husband always wears his but I cannot figure out if it is to tune the other passengers out or me?
And perhaps a few of these Moleskine notebooks or city guides to keep track of your favorite places to see, eat, and enjoy.
Of course you are going to want a nice case for your/their passport and a tag for luggage, why not visit Anthropologie?
And a tote or bag to carry your necessities on your journey. Why not be stylish this winter with a Filson wool tote. I love mine!
A cashmere blanket and pillow from Restoration Hardware are always nice to keep them snugly, especially on transatlantic flights.
You could collect a few charms from favorite places, (that is one thing I always do) to remind your traveler of special adventures all over the world.
Or when they return this currency collage from Uncommon Goods to remind you/them of the confusion of converting money and then laugh at your mistakes, all the while remembering so many special countries.
I personally can vouch for most of the above items as as I either own them or have given them for gifts. What ideas do you world travelers have? I would love to hear of a few in case I am missing some.
By the way, I used the blanket and pillow, which I carried in my fabulous Filson plaid bag, and wrote notes to myself in my Moleskine city guide on my flight to…PARIS! I am here now enjoying the sights and sounds of Christmas! And when I return I am definitely going to be wishing on that box or the stars to return another day!
Living in the Paris Metro, Downton Abbey and other Sunday Musings
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Herbs and Spices
21 of My Favorite Scented Candles
The Last Tango in Halifax
I always travel with a Pashmina and cashmere socks are so cozy on a plane. We're mad keen on the moleskin books, wonderful aren't they?
Oh! And Paris, I just wish could jump on a train and go right now. Have a super holiday.
Welcome home!! How was Paris? I am sure it was wonderful……cannot wait to hear all about it. This is a great post….I have pashminas in several colors and use them year round, they are indespensable in my eyes.
Many wonderful suggestions here…bookmarking this post and I long to be a world traveler once again!
I am so excited for you Elizabeth…Paris in December! I can't wait to hear all about it. 🙂 I think you hit it all with your selection of travel gear. I have used the same Bose headphones for years. I recently moved to the Sennheiser brand, they are a bit lighter. I would add a cashmere wrap from http://www.travelwrapcompany.com …. One of my favourite purchases. iPad and laptop essential too… 🙂 Best wishes Elizabeth, I am sure you will make every minute count! xx
GOOD MORNING PRECIOUS FRIEND! Now this is a fine post with LUSH ideas of travel and such!!! HOW ARE YOU????? HUGGING YOU and sending my fondest wishes for a FUN holiday preparation! Anita
What great ideas for gifts. I love the travel theme. And lucky you, how wonderful to be in Paris at Christmas time! Have a great trip.
Bonjour Chere Elizabeth!!
J'espere que tu t'amuse bien a Paris!!! hee..my French is so rusty.
Oh, Elizabeth, I hope you are having a MAGICAL time!!
It must be so sparkling and festive..and the roasted chestnuts..have some for me:))
I love your wonderful ideas here,and I fondly remember my jet set days. My essential was Paris perfume by YSL. I still have the bottle my parents gave to me for my 13th (!!!) birthday…I only wear it when I'm in Paris!
Enjoy, and I hope we'll get to see some photos upon your return:)
xoxo,
– Irina