Our tried-and-tested list of Christmas gifts for travellers be they hikers, shutterbugs, adrenaline junkies or culture vultures
This year has been a life-changing one for us. Three-and-a-half years after we moved to the country, we took the decision to move back to London. We missed our friends and family too much and, after two years under the pandemic, knew it was important to be close to them.
And, so, in February, we sold our house and moved 240 miles across the country. We are settled in our new home in East London and happier than we’ve ever been, despite the change in our finances (hi, London prices). Things feel settled, but, of course, being inveterate travellers, we are never settled for long.
This year, we went to Antarctica, Argentina, the Maldives, seven countries in Europe as well as Svalbard in the Arctic together while Peter also managed to fit in Latvia, Lithuania, Georgia, Armenia and Switzerland. We’re heading to Ras Al Khaimah next week followed by a month in Central America to close out the year.
We hope that, like us, you find some reasons to be cheerful this Christmas. To help you celebrate the end of this year, as always, here’s our tried-and-tested list of the best Christmas gifts for travellers.
Christmas gifts for travellers
1. Aspinal of London passport cover
An elegant friend once told me that you can get away with buying cheap clothes if you team them with quality accessories: shoes, bag, belt, wallet. With that in mind, this Aspinal of London passport cover is a worthy investment.
Hand-crafted from full-grain leather and lined in contrasting suede, it’s durable enough to accompany travellers on years of adventures. A slip pocket stores boarding passes and other paraphernalia while the personalisation service adds a thoughtful touch. There is a range of colours and materials, but you can’t go wrong with this classic red and blue.
2. Vintage globe
Peter bought a Franklin Globe for his father a few years ago and we bought one for ourselves as soon as we moved into our new home.
The globe serves as a decorative accessory and as a reference point, but it’s also a great conversation starter. Guests will often comment on a surprising realisation, whether it’s the fact that the Pacific takes up nearly half the globe,…
Click Here to Read the Full Original Article at Atlas & Boots…