If there’s one thing I love it’s a great bargain.  Which is probably why I go into Target for detergent and come out with a cart full of home decor, clothing, greeting cards, and multiple sunglasses… $300 later.

Is that just me?

But some of my favorite deals are on travel accessories and wanderlust inspiration.  To that end, here are 20 gifts for travelers under $20 that are guaranteed to knock their socks off!

Gadgets and Goodies

“Travel Fund” Piggy Bank

This adorable 4″ x 4″ wooden piggy bank is the ideal container for loose change and savings to put towards your next adventure.  Because as they say, travel is the one thing you spend money on that makes you richer.  True story.

Passport Holder with RFID Blocking Wallet

Protect your personal information with this distinctive RFID blocking passport cover.  Made of premium PU leather, it has slots for up to 4 credit cards as well as cash or a plane ticket.  Reflect your personal style by choosing from a fabulous range of colors and designs!

GPS Enabled Smart Steel Luggage Tag

Never lose your luggage again!  This Smart GPS tag comes with a lifetime subscription featuring email notifications and multi-level access controls.  The steel design has a protective coating for a weather-proof, shock-proof, durable finish with no need for batteries or maintenance.  Great for computer cases and other valuables too!

JavaSok

To keep your drinks hot or cold on the go, JavaSok is a sensible (and stylish) solution!  With cold beverages, it prevents puddles so you can avoid a mess on your tray table.  And for hot drinks, it’s insulated to prevent you from burning your hand (unlike its wasteful cardboard counterparts).  JavaSok is eco-friendly, easily packable, and comes in a variety of different colors and patterns to fit your unique style.  Drinking coffee never looked so good!

SOI Mini Handheld Light

Never blindly rummage through your bags again!  This handy little light turns on automatically when your hand moves towards it or it’s lightly touched.  Then, the light remains on for 8 seconds before turning itself off.  It’s a brilliant solution for fast, convenient illumination.

Universal Electronics Travel Carrying Case

Keep organized with the most light-weight, tough, and versatile travel organizer on the market.  The practical design provides great flexibility for organizing your accessories with 6 elastic loops, 3 mesh pockets, and 2 open pockets.  It can also be used as a grooming kit or cosmetic bag, and easily hangs from any hook.  Available in multiple colors.

Steamfast Mini Steam Iron

Stop walking around like a disheveled mess on your travels. This compact 420-watt mini steam iron removes wrinkles from almost any fabric!  It’s non-stick soleplate heads up in 15 seconds, has 1-touch control, and even dual voltage for international travel convenience.

Wanderlust Pop Socket

If you don’t use a Popsocket, you don’t know what you’ve been missing!  This handy little adaptation to your phone or tablet will keep you from dropping your electronics, acts as a stand, and will up your selfie game like nobody’s business.  You’ll wonder how you ever survived without one!

Flamingo Beach Towel Clip

Say good-bye to your beach towel constantly slipping off your lounge chair.  These beach towel clips hold them in place, and come in a variety of shapes for a personalized flair.  Choose from flamingos, turtles, margaritas, flip flops, and more!

Packing Essentials

Packing Checklist

Always seem to forget something when you travel?  Well, not anymore!  The Pack This Pad will ensure you never leave home without all the essentials.  And come on, who doesn’t love a good list?

Digital Luggage Scale

The Official 2016 Golden Globe® Awards Celebrity Gift Bag accessory weighs in both pounds and kilos with capacity up to 100lbs / 50kgs.  Utilizing a strap instead of a hook for ease of use, and a backlit display for fast, precise, and clear results.  Take the guesswork out of weight limits with this handy tool!

Eagle Creek Clean Dirty Cube

Eagle Creek’s Clean Dirty Cube is a necessity for any traveler.  Half is fabric and mesh for your clean clothes, and the other half is lined with a waterproof material that’s perfect for separating dirty clothes or wet swimsuits.  It’s a must!

Travelon Compression Bags

Travelon compression bags are little miracle workers!   These two medium PVC bags will triple the amount of clothing you can fit in your suitcase without the need for a vacuum.  Simply place your belongings in the bag, seal, and roll.  And voila!  I never leave home without them.

Books and Journals

Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel: Our List of the 500 Best Places to See

My favorite book for travel inspiration!  This beautiful collection of 500 jaw-dropping sights and attractions around the world will have you eagerly planning your next adventure.  Packed with insightful write-ups and compelling photography, it’s the perfect coffee table book to inspire your sense of wanderlust!

1,000 Places to See Before You Die: Revised Second Edition

The world’s bestselling travel book is back in a more informative, more experiential, more budget-friendly full-color edition.  A #1 New York Times bestseller, 1,000 Places reinvented the idea of the travel book as both a wish list and a practical guide.

Ultimate Travel Coloring Book (Lonely Planet)

Nothing is more relaxing than coloring (and bonus, it’s been known to improve mindfulness as well!)  So why not color 100 of the greatest places in the world?  There are even descriptions of each place in the back of the book, so you can learn as you exercise your creativity.  Go ahead, venture outside the lines!

You Are Here: A Mindful Travel Journal

The ‘You Are Here’ travel journal guides you through exercises intended to enhance your travel experience, while creating lasting memories.  Uniquely record details from your latest adventure, vacation-of-a-lifetime, gap year, cruise, study abroad, etc with this mindfulness chronicle.

Jewelry and Keepsakes

Personalized Latitude Longitude Bracelet

Give a truly personal gift with this beautiful stainless steel bracelet featuring your unique latitude and longitude coordinates.   Remind someone special of a time or place that’s meaningful to them.

Compass Pendant Necklace

Keep your wanderlust close to your heart with this sterling silver compass necklace.  It comes in a box with a variety of different quotes to help you say exactly how you feel.

Travel Jewelry Organizer

This finely constructed jewelry case is slim, making it perfect for travel!  With a deluxe PVC synthetic leather exterior and soft beige velvet lining, it will keep your valuables organized and protected on your journey.

And there you have it!  20 gifts for travelers under $20 that are sure to thrill anyone with a sense of wanderlust.  And for more gift ideas, check out the Ultimate Traveler Gift Guide and The Travel Shop!

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