Gift for someone going Travelling

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Hi,

trying to think of a gift for my cousin who is going travelling. Mainly will be based in Oz. She has the usual stuff : mp3 player & digital camera. Anyone have any ideas what I could get her? Everyone seems to be giving her money but I would like to get something that she wouldnt buy herself but would need.

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not being smart but cold hard cash is your best bet. the less you have to carry around / loose while travelling the better. your few bob could mean a nice little unexpected extra along the way.
 
rough guide / lonely planet
first aid kit
decent sunglasses
xtra large tub of factor 50

and dont forget....... film for the digital camera! :)
 
One thing that I found very useful while travelling (although it's not massively expensive) is one of those microfibre travel towels that you can get in outdoor pursuits shops.
When I was going travelling I knew that I would be spending quite a bit of time in Sydney so friends bought me a voucher online for a nice meal out there. It was great as I never had the money to go anywhere nice.
If she has a definite plan to be somewhere for a while I'm sure you could get her a voucher for an 'experience' there, ex, Sydney Harbour bridge walk, a Bungee Jump, scuba trip on the barrier reef etc.
Otherwise cash is a good idea.
 
or else, don't give her too much now... but six months down the line send her a big box of tayto and lyons tea etc!
 
gnashers said:
One thing that I found very useful while travelling (although it's not massively expensive) is one of those microfibre travel towels that you can get in outdoor pursuits shops.
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I'd disagree on this one. We found these impossible to dry and really smelly when being stuffed quickly in backpacks while going from place to place.
 
Things i have found handy on my wanderings are,
Those zip lock bags that have a one way vent that allows you to compress pack/stick your dirty laundry away and not pong up the rest of the ruck sack.
Waterproof case for digital camera , not an expensive one that goes to fathoms deep more like one for 5 mtrs deep , great for snorkeling, if your cousin is into scuba most dive shops will have the case for deep dive photos.
Not everyones fav but a good pair of sturdy "Teva" sandles , great for treking on forgiving ground, though not great in dem der hills!!
A silk sleeping bag liner is a must as some places have a relaxed attitude towards washing linen between guests.
Speakers for the MP3 player.
One of those travel clothes lines , the ones that don't need pegs with 2 suction thingys at end.
A few tacky keyrings , stickers , badges etc with random Irish slogans , flags etc great for giving to people in guest houses/hostels that have done you a really good turn.
Last but by no means least regular weather updates from home cos no matter where your cuz is , no matter how homesick they may or may not feel, when they hear that its p*s*ing it down in good old Hibernia they will smile:D

Hope I've given you some food for thought

Movax
 
Noise cancelling headphones. She may have her Ipod etc loaded for a long flight but there is nothing worse then the drone of aircraft and babies screaming. I picked up a pair in the USA for $40 (not Bose) and they are invaluable.

Eoin
 
Good travel insurance. We are inclined to stint on such things when we are younger! I use www.getcover.com for an annual policy (covers travel in Ireland too!) for myself and my family and get a reduced policy premium discount by making a declaration confirming our health insurance is covered by the VHI.

Also, a good battery charger (go to Argos) and plug adaptor for the camera and MP3 player!
 
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