We’ve searched far and wide for the best travel-inspired gifts—such as Australian eucalyptus incense and comfy, packable slippers—all for $25 or less.
The Poketo circle comb comes in blue (pictured) and pink.
Photo courtesy of Poketo; design by Emily Blevins
Circle Comb
Made from plant-based cellulose, this circular comb has wide teeth for maximum detangling and is small enough to slip into a dopp kit’s pocket.
Buy it: $18, thestockistshop.com
This colorful toothbrush has antibacterial properties.
Photo courtesy of Ace Hotel; design by Emily Blevins
Binchotan Charcoal Toothbrush
The bristles of this streamlined toothbrush are made from a fiber blended with powdered binchotan charcoal, revered in Japan for its deodorizing and bacteria-preventing properties.
Buy it: $8, shop.acehotel.com
Keep those electronic cables organized.
Photo courtesy of Stow London; design by Emily Blevins
Leather Cable Tidy
Hand-crafted from Spanish leather, Stow’s adjustable cable tie keeps cords—both big and small—organized and fastens with gold-tinged studs.
Buy it: $22, stowlondon.co.uk
Entertain in style with Indian napkins from Sunday Monday.
Photo courtesy of Sunday Monday; design by Emily Blevins
Dots Napkins
Artists in Ahmedabad, India, use natural dyes to block-print napkins made from khadi, a handwoven and hand-spun cotton.
Buy it: $24, shopsundaymonday.com
Muji Travel Slippers
Perfect for padding around hotel rooms and Airbnbs, Muji’s jersey cotton slippers can be sandwiched together for easy packing.
Buy it: $9, muji.us
Incense brings the scent of Australia home.
Photo courtesy of Addition Studio; design by Emily Blevins
Eucalyptus and Acacia Incense Pack
Addition Studio’s incense sticks instantly bring the aromas of the Australian outback—a mix of herbal eucalyptus and sweet acacia—into any space.
Buy it: $24, store.wallpaper.com
No more soap woes.
Photo courtesy of Matador; design by Emily Blevins
FlatPak Soap Bar Case
When it comes to packing bar soap, Ziploc bags are messy and traditional soap cases bulky. Enter Matador’s ingenious fabric case, which prevents leaks but allows the soap to dry.
Buy it: $13, matadorup.com
A Moroccan Mouja bowl can be decorative or practical.
Photo courtesy of Lrnce; design by Emily Blevins
Mouja Bowl
A hand-shaped, hand-painted Moroccan dish perfect for storing jewelry, keys, or any other of life’s little knickknacks.
Buy it: $17, lrnce.com
Step off a plane refreshed (or, at least, looking refreshed).
Photo courtesy of KNC Beauty; design by Emily Blevins
Star Eye Mask
Tuck a few of these undereye masks into luggage for a quick, postflight treatment. Each packet contains two strips infused with aloe, rose flower oil, rosemary, and retinol.
Buy it: $5, capbeauty.com
Lavender oil can help you fall asleep in any time zone.
Photo courtesy of Helias; design by Emily Blevins
Lavender Oil
A natural sleep aid, lavender essential oil can help fight the effects of jet lag. Just squeeze a few drops from this .5-ounce bottle into a bath after a long day of travel.
Buy it: $20, heliasoils.com
Round luggage tags come in a handy size and multiple hues.
Photo courtesy of Poketo; design by Emily Blevins
Small Round Luggage Tag
Help a suitcase stand out in a crowd with one of these round leather luggage tags, which come in several shades and fasten with a single snap.
Buy it: $14, poketo.com
Octahedron crayons make for great road trip companions.
Photo courtesy of Kid Made Modern; design by Emily Blevins
Octahedron Crayons
Portable and non-toxic, these two-toned geometric crayons are a playful way to entertain the young (and young at heart) on the road.
Buy it: $13, amazon.com
Travel light with an Iris card case.
Photo courtesy of Anthropologie; design by Emily Blevins
Iris Card Case
This pared-down leather wallet holds everything you’ll need for a day of exploring (i.e., credit card, train pass, and some cash).
Buy it: $24, anthropologie.com
Record your travels in a notebook the size of your passport.
Photo courtesy of Octaevo; design by Emily Blevins
Travel Passport Notes
Each one of the three, passport-size notebooks from Barcelona-based Octaevo is screen-printed with the geographic coordinates of a different Mediterranean city.
Buy it: $21, octaevo.com
Picture yourself in L.A. with this architecture postcard pack.
Photo courtesy of Poketo; design by Emily Blevins
L.A. Architecture Postcard Pack
Gift the architecture buff in your life a set of postcards illustrating L.A. ’s greatest structures, including the Eames House, the Stahl House, and the Getty Center.
Buy it: $10, poketo.com
Spot your keys easily with a vibrant pom pom keychain.
Photo courtesy of The Little Market; design by Emily Blevins
Pom Pom Keychain by Macvilho
Keychains are usually an afterthought, but they won’t be with a vivid pouf, made with hand-dyed yarn by a collective of female artisans in Mexico.
Buy it: $10, thelittlemarket.com
Soft felt giraffes are easy to pack for journeys long or short.
Photo courtesy of Mayan Hands; design by Emily Blevins
Felted Wool Giraffe
Soft and small, this whimsical giraffe is created by Mayan weavers and comes in a range of bright, cheerful colors.
Buy it: $12, mayanhands.org
Let there be light.
Photo courtesy of Tetra; design by Emily Blevins
Slide Lighter
These compact, rechargeable lighters use a heated coil (rather than fuel) to create a light and come in three iridescent shades.
Buy it: $20, shop-tetra.com
Store cash, passports, or room keys easily using a Herschel’s money belt.
Photo courtesy of Herschel; design by Emily Blevins
Money Belt
Finally, a money belt that doesn’t scream tourist. Lined with a soft fabric, Herschel’s version is streamlined enough to keep hidden, but attractive enough to double as fanny pack.
Buy it: $20, herschel.com
W&P Design adds Italian spritz to its lengthy carryon cocktail repertoire.
Photo courtesy of W & P Design; design by Emily Blevins
The Italian Spritz
Build an Italian spritz wherever you go using Carryon Cocktail’s latest kit, which includes the ingredients and tools to make two drinks. Just add prosecco (or any sparkling wine).
Buy it: $24, wandpdesign.com
Escape your everyday toothpaste.
Photo courtesy of Selahatin; design by Emily Blevins
Escapist Toothpaste
A whitening toothpaste that tastes as good as it looks, this 2.5-ounce tube from Stockholm-based Selahatin is flavored with cinnamon, orange, and peppermint.
Buy it: $20, store.wallpaper.com
Stojo Biggie’s collapsible design makes it easy to stow.
Photo courtesy of Stojo; design by Emily Blevins
Stojo Biggie
Trade the disposable cups and bulky thermoses for this leak-proof, collapsible cup. The Stojo holds up to 16 ounces of liquid (hot or cold) and when empty, flattens into a two-inch disk.
Buy it: $20, stojo.co
Nomad cleaning bar can serve as soap or shampoo.
Photo courtesy of Yoke; design by Emily Blevins
Organic Nomad Cleansing Bar
A dream for minimalist travelers, Yoke’s small cleansing bar doubles as both body soap and shampoo and has a light lavender-and-rosemary scent.
Buy it: $14, needsupply.com
Medications are a snap to keep straight using Port and Polish’s pill box.
Photo courtesy of Port and Polish Co; design by Emily Blevins
Pill Case
Divided into seven compartments with individual lids, Port and Polish’s updated pill box is the size of an iPhone and less than an inch deep.
Buy it: $20, portandpolishco.com
Sweet tooth, anyone?
Photo courtesy of Milla Chocolates; design by Emily Blevins
Praliné Bar with Turkish Coffee
Turkish delights, including hazelnuts and coffee, are the highlights of this award-winning chocolate bar, made from a mix of single-origin dark and milk chocolates.
Buy it: $14, millachocolates.com
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