15 Best Gift Ideas For Travelers And Adventurers During Coronavirus Pandemic
It's been more than six months since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, and one thing is crystal clear: not being able to travel across the country or around the world stinks, but is necessary to save the lives of others. With that in mind, now is the time for many of us to reflect on the travels and adventures we have experienced up to this point, and find other ways to fuel our wanderlust.
If you have travelers or adventurers in your life who are itching for another globetrotting trip once the pandemic is over, you can start showing your affection to them by sending them uplifting messages and calls, or by giving them a great gift. From books to functional items, these are sure to turn their frowns upside down while staying cooped up at their homes for the time being. With that said, here are 15 best gift ideas for travelers and adventurers during the coronavirus pandemic:
A sequel to National Geographic's 50 States, 5,000 Ideas, 100 Parks, 5,000 Ideas is for those planning to visit any national park across America and Canada in the future (once the pandemic is over). This robust guide provides an overview of each park, as well as detailed travel advice, facts, and insights on wildlife. Its top 10 lists highlight best-of destinations, trips, monuments, panoramic views and more.
For those aspiring to travel into space or just write a good adventure book, this versatile chrome-plated zero-gravity pen from Fisher is just what they will need. Being the same pen used on the Apollo 7 space mission in 1968, it can write at any angle, even at zero gravity, and can withstand temperatures down to -30 degrees Fahrenheit and up to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
Filled with beautiful photography characterizing many National Geographic books, 100 Hikes of a Lifetime is the "ultimate hiker's bucket list." The book features advice from expert hikers such as an accomplished athlete, speaker and writer Andrew Skurka, as well as sections covering short day hikes, multi-day excursions and multi-week treks across all continents and climates.
Quarantine or no quarantine, it is a good idea to stay in good shape every single day for your future travels, and one way of doing so is through yoga, which requires yoga mats such as those from YOGO. Made from durable sustainably harvested tree rubber, these mats have sticky non-slip surfaces on either side that keep them in place to prevent injuries.
Homemedics UV-Clean Phone Sanitizer is a handy device for those who want their phones (and other valuables) clean and sanitized every day. Featuring an industry-leading 1-minute sanitizing cycle, it can kill up to 99.99% of bacteria and viruses present on phones, and has 70 uses on a single charge.
This scrapbook from BBwill is for travelers who want to compile all memorable travel and adventure experiences in one presentable work. Featuring a hard cardboard cover with a wrap tie closure and 20 pages made of thick, non-fading craft paper, it can hold over 100 physical photos of past travels. It can be bought by itself or as part of a gift set.
The Trekking the National Parks board game is for adventurers who want to share their young ones their love of every single National Park across the country. This MENSA and Parents Choice Award-winning board game sees players compete for points by claiming Park Cards and collecting trail stones. The Park Cards themselves each feature an interesting fact and a beautiful photo that will inspire players to explore these protected natural wonders.
Travel Home: Design with a Global Spirit is a good reference guide for those who want a travel-inspired interior. Available in Kindle and hardcover formats, it tours the homes of leaders in global interior design who are deeply fond of traveling, exploring interiors with influences from places such as Paris, Cuba, Tokyo and Marrakesh. The book also has vivid photos supplemented with insightful essays, interviews and hardworking tips for making a global home.
This travel notebook from Robrasim is for travelers who would love to write, plan or ink their travel thoughts. Featuring durable leather covers on either side, it contains 100gsm archival-quality pages made from acid-free paper that is both light- and air-resistant. and comes with 1 PVC pouch/cardholder that can hold business cards, notes, receipts and other paper valuables.
This set of maps from Wanderlust Maps is for adventurers who want to keep track of the places they went to, both across America and around the world. It includes one world map and one U.S. map, both of which having gold foils on each country and state that can be scratched off once these are already visited.
Dinner in French by New York Times food writer Melissa Clark is a great gift for those who both love eating food from their favorite country (in this case, France) and have the time cooking it. The cookbook features updates on classic French techniques and dishes, as well as recipes such as Lamb Shank Cassoulet, Ratatouille Sheet-Pan Chicken and Campari Olive Oil Cake.
Pocket printers such as the Polaroid Mink Pocket Printer are great for travelers in your life who are planning to make scrapbooks or personalized photo walls of their past trips. It utilizes Zero Ink or Zink technology which combines paper and ink into one, negating the need for pricey toners or printing supplies, and also has built-in Bluetooth connectivity so it can be paired with any compatible smart device to easily share photos faster.
For those who want to blast their favorite tunes inside or outside the house, portable Bluetooth speakers such as the Bose Soundlink Micro do the job. This waterproof wireless speaker has a built-in microphone that can be used to take clear conference or personal calls with a wireless range of approximately 30 feet, and can even link with a phone's personal assistant.
The World Atlas of Street Food is for adventurers who are planning on future trips around the globe mainly for fresh, varied and tasty alternatives to the usual fast-food fare. This "sumptuously illustrated" book is "organized geographically," covering all regions from Asia to the Americas, and describes what locals eat in best and established food markets in several major cities in each region. It also suggests trademark recipes to try and features selected recipes that can be cooked at home.
The Lonely Planet travel guide series is the best of its kind, and the Where To Go When trip planner proves it. The book presents 30 recommended destinations that are their best during each month, whether because of their climate, value or events going on, helping your travelers/adventurers at home plan out a lifetime of perfect trips. It is available in Kindle and hardcover formats on Amazon.
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