Best Gifts For Travelers Under $20

Are you looking for an awesome gift for the traveler in your life? Or maybe you’re just looking to buy something for yourself.

Whatever the case may be, there are tons of amazing travel gifts out there that are both super practical and make traveling a whole lot easier.

I lived in Italy for a season and frequently traveled to other countries. Before I left for my trip, my coworkers bought me a travel diary (gift #2 in this list) that I wrote entries in every time I went to a new city. It was so special and I appreciated it so much.

Here are the best travel gifts under $20!

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1. Passport Wallet

Many people overlook this travel item as they often think it’s just unnecessary bulk in their bag.

If your passport has any damage on it, especially water damage, you are looking at many obstacles to face once you get to the airport.

• 13 colors to choose from
• travel protection, keeping your identity safe and protected
• different pockets for ID, credit cards, and passport

Get the passport wallet here.

2. Travel Journal

A travel journal is a perfect gift for anyone who travels.

I highly encourage writing in a journal every chance you get when you travel because once you look back on your travels, everything seems to be kind of a blur.

You can check out the travel journal I use here.

3. Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel Book

I recently purchased Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel Book, and I will tell you firsthand how AMAZING this book is.

It’s filled with inspirational photos on every single page of the most beautiful places in the entire world.

This book is also awesome because it gives you just enough information on the destination and why you should go there.

• 500 sights and attractions you must see in the world
• hundreds of photos to look through
• find out why you need to visit these places

Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel Book

 

4. Cosmetic Makeup Bag Travel Kit

Girl or guy, this travel kit is incredible. Cosmetics, shampoo, and other essentials make my travel SO messy.

Liquids or powders end up spilling everywhere.

This bag is fantastic because everything stays in one clean, organized space.

• waterproof, high-quality fabric,
• separators so you can stay organized
• Three colors available

Get the travel kit here. 

 

5. Travel Necklace

This is the perfect necklace for anyone who loves traveling.

Get the travel necklace here. 

 

6. How To Travel The World For Under $50 A Day

Traveling the world doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg.

It can be affordable, exciting, and adventurous without spending hundreds of dollars a day. ANYONE can benefit from reading this book.

Find out how to:

• get free flights
• get into attractions for free
• alternative accommodations
• websites to find the best deals

Get the book here and find out how to travel cheap.

7. Durable Packable Lightweight Backpack

I know some of you are thinking why you’ll need a backpack during your travels, and let me be the first to tell you YOU WILL.

If you’re traveling destination happens to be somewhere you’ll be hiking a lot, possibly South America or Europe, or anywhere for that matter, this backpack WILL come in handy.

• a compact backpack that folds up into a tiny space
• Nine different colors to choose from
• multi compartments to stay organized and lots of room

Nine different colors to choose from here. 

 

8. Travel Listography

Over a million copies sold, this Travel Listography book is the perfect gift for the traveler and writer.

This book comes with over 70 thought-provoking topics that will get you writing in creative ways about your traveling.

You can get it here.

 

9. Travel Hair Straightener AND Curler

If you often travel and try to pack as light as possible, this will come in handy.

My straightener has got to be one of the bulkiest items in my backpack.

This iron is both a straightener and a curler, which is awesome for doing different styles. It comes in rose gold, which is my favorite color, too!

You can get the dual iron here.

10. Travel Mirror

If you stay in hostels often like me, you know what it feels like to share a mirror with several others.

This travel mirror will come in handy every day when everyone’s getting ready at once.

• mini and foldable design
• 8 LED lights
• Three sided mirror

You can get the mirror here. 

 

As you can see, there are tons of affordable gifts for a traveler. Although these gifts are inexpensive, I find them to be the most useful and practical, which is what most travelers desire!

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