What happens when you think about spending the holidays elsewhere? Do you wish you could escape to someplace warm…or different? Or do you feel guilty, because you “should” stay home, drink cheap eggnog, and find a new spot for...
Globetrotter Gifts: Ideas for International Travelers

Groan…gifts for international travelers? Really, what could they possibly need? I thought the same thing, but then I realized there were lots of ideas for the nomads on my gift list. Here are just five gifts for international travelers....
Best Gifts for Road Trips: Route 66, Anyone?

Just thinking about giving gifts for road trips makes me smile. Images from movies–involving convertibles, head scarves, and no traffic jams–come to mind. I figure the perfect gift will only make the experience even shinier. These days, gifts for...
Gifts for Solo Travelers: Safety and Simplicity

You may be wondering about gifts for solo travelers on your list. After all, these people don’t have someone to help schlep, hold, or guard extra items. They travel light out of necessity. And if they’re like me, they’re...
Budget Travel Gifts: Spend Less, Thrill More

Budget travel gifts? Certainly! Budget travel is a thing. So is budget spending for holiday gifts. We want to surprise and delight others, but let’s face it, there is only so much money…and we’d like to emerge from the...
Favorite Travel Magazines to Give…or Get for Yourself!

“What are your favorite travel magazines?” When you write a travel blog, people are curious to know what you read for enjoyment and inspiration. Sometimes they ask for gift recommendations for the travelers in their lives…or what they should...