Unusual Gifts for Travelers That'll Show Them the World

Updated by Jordan White

Gifting can be a daunting task, especially when there are so many options available. From clothes to gift cards to gadgets, the options are really endless. How do you choose? To guide you, focus on the recipient's interests. For example, if you’re shopping for a globe trotter, look at gifts for travelers (i.e., things that will make traveling easier and more fun).

Are you shopping for someone who takes frequent road trips? Goes camping every weekend? Or maybe someone who’s always flying for work? Regardless, there are plenty of products available.

Best Gifts For Travelers

Celebrate States!

Celebrate States!

From $44.00 per box
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Celebrate States will allow you to support small businesses from all over the country while staying in the comforts of home. A great gift for travel lovers and adventurous souls, each month features a different state, sending small-batch treats and artisan goods from local businesses, along with interactive information and fun facts. Explore and expand your horizons with every box.

Shipping: We will ship your first box between two and five business days of your order. Subsequent boxes ship between the 11th and 22nd of each month.

Customer Review

“As a Geography Teacher, I have been getting this box for over a year and have been nothing but happy! They always have great stuff sourced from each specific state that delights me and/or makes me say “wow! I didn’t know that came from there!”. They also always include great print info about the state like travel brochures, maps, visitor’s guides etc that adds extra information and value. Very worthwhile purchase!! Highly recommended!” – Layne S.

Explore Local Box Monthly

Explore Local Box Monthly

From $45.00 per box
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Take a tasty trip to a new town without leaving the house, thanks to the Explore Local box. Each month, this subscription service spotlights a different U.S. city. They’ll receive a curated selection of artisanal snacks and locally-made treats from that region, along with a beautiful watercolor map and fun facts. It’s a neat way to discover small businesses and local artisans, and it’s the perfect spring subscription box for people who love to travel. With the Explore Local Box, they can sample a little taste of a whole new place.

Shipping: Your first box ships within 3 days of purchase. All subsequent boxes ship the first week of the month. Order by the 14th to receive this month's box.

Customer Review

"GREAT GIFT, GREAT BOX. They support small businesses all around the country and choose the very best locally made items for each month. 10/10 reommend!" - Gene E.

Travel Subscription Box- Quarterly/Annually

Travel Subscription Box- Quarterly/Annually

From $52.49 per box
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Shipping: Your first box will ship on the 1st of the next month. Order by the 30th of every month to get the current box. For current subscribers, the fall box will ship on September 1st. Your winter box will ship on December 1st. Your spring box will ship on March 1st. Your summer box will ship on June 1st.

Backpack The World - Cultural Geography Kits for Kids 9 to 15!

Backpack The World - Cultural Geography Kits for Kids 9 to 15!

From $27.20 per box
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Shipping: Your first month will ship 3-5 days after your purchase. Each month following, your kit will ship on the 30 day anniversary of your initial order.

Outdoor Essentials

Outdoor Essentials

From $47.25 per box
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Shipping: Your first order ships in 5-7 days. Subsequent ones ship quarterly on the 4th of the month. (We now ship using eco-friendly padded mailers made of 50% post-consumer material!) Subscriptions renew on the 12th or must be canceled by the 1st (unless pre-paid or a gift). Please message if you have questions. Please remember to Leave No Trace!

The Escape and Explore Box

The Escape and Explore Box

From $38.33 per box
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Shipping: We ship around the 28th of the month.

The Happy Glamper

The Happy Glamper

From $49.00 per box
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If they love outdoor adventures –– but, say, not sleeping in a tent –– the Happy Glamper is one of the best travel subscription boxes for them. Featuring outdoor gear and goodies like picnic blankets, warm socks, drink mixes for sitting around the fire pit, books, and more, this box is perfect for getting cozy and some fresh air, too.

Shipping: Our boxes ship around the 20th of March, June, September and December! In between those times, new orders ship out via USPS or UPS on Fridays. Please message us with any specific shipping questions.

Customer Review

“I simply ADORE the Happy Glamper crates! Seeing the tiffany blue packages waiting on the step when I get home always makes my day! I also really appreciate the fact that they introduce me to wonderful and unique products I wouldn’t encounter otherwise!” – Layne S.

Wanderkarma Travel the World Box

Wanderkarma Travel the World Box

From $40.00 per box
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If they’re interested in supporting global, female artisans from Cuba, Rwanda, or Colombia, Wanderkarma is the subscription box for them. They’ll receive 3-5 pieces of fair-trade artisan jewelry or home decor, plus a digital guide to show them where their items were made.

Shipping: Your first box will ship within 5-7 business days from order.

Customer Review

"I love that this is sustainable tourism in a gift box! Hopefully my mother-in-law loves receiving these boxes as much as I loved giving them! :)The seller is extremely easy to communicate with and helped us personalize a delivery schedule that worked in our budget and timeline." - Christa T.

Treats International Snack Box

Treats International Snack Box

From $21.25 per box
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Shipping: Your first box ships 3 days after purchase. All subsequent boxes ship between the 12th -18th each month. Please order Standard Boxes before 12/17 and Premium Boxes before 12/15 To ship in time for Christmas.

Fun Gifts For Travel Lovers

For instance, the Wild Woman Box is perfect for the lady in your life who loves being in the mountains. Whether she’s an avid hiker or camper, each box is filled with delicious snacks and useful gear they can use to navigate the outdoor terrain.

Speaking of snacks, the Just The Snacks! Box would also make a great gift. Each is filled with over 35 delicious snacks; from healthy options, salty snacks, and even delicious sweets in these boxes.

Maybe you’re shopping for a travel enthusiast who’s also a coffee lover. The MyBean Monthly subscription box would make the perfect gift! With each box, they can immerse themselves in coffee from renowned regions worldwide. Heck, with this gift, they don’t even have to leave their homes to feel like they’re traveling. But if they do, they can always pack these beans in their suitcase to enjoy wherever they go.

Maybe you’re shopping for someone that travels for work and could use some help relaxing. The CBD Box is curated with the best tinctures, edibles, and other CBD products that can help calm their nerves. This is also an excellent gift for anxious fliers! And these are just a few of the many products available through the Cratejoy marketplace.

Find even more options hand-selected for the traveler in your life in our travel category .