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Top 10 Quirky Gifts for the Travel Junkie

You have exactly 9 weeks left before Christmas Day, are you done shopping for gifts?

It's that time of the year once again when you have to start looking for that perfect gift for your travel junkie friend. If you're having a hard time, don't fret! I've compiled a list of quirky items that will surely put a smile to anyone who loves traveling. :)


Currency Money Bank

Are you tired of losing and wasting spare change from your previous trip abroad? The Currency Money Bank has 6 separate compartments for all your different currency! It helps you stay organized and means you can retrieve your chosen money quickly and be out of that door in no time! Customize your Currency Money Bank by allocating a segment per currency using the sticker sheets provided.


Language Bangle

I recently discovered this store in Sydney called Alife Design. They're a Korean company selling stuff useful for traveling. The most useful I've seen so far is this bangle. It doesn't get any more direct than this. Forget language barriers, this bangle is for you!


Corkboard Map

Build a version of the world the way you see it. The Corkboard Map is a self adhesive map of the world fashioned from cork which serves two important functions. Firstly it looks fabulous and compliments any wall you stick it to; the world is pretty cool after all. Secondly, you can use the push pins to attach photos, postcards, tickets and mementos of you travels.


Scratch Map ® Deluxe

When you prefer your map framed like I do, get the scratch map. The deluxe version is the more stylish Sister to the Original Scratch Map ®. The Scratch Map ® Deluxe comes with copper foil printed on beautiful matt finish black paper that features fascinating infographics along the bottom, revealing a wealth of facts and information about the land and oceans, presented in an engaging and colorful manner.


Dream Cities Colouring Book

Speaking of art, the coloring book bandwagon is still on. Join the hype and get one for your travel junkie friend. Forget the stress caused by traffic or delayed flights. Unleash your creativity, lose yourself and find that moment of zen in a wonderful colored universe. And oh, don't forget to throw in color pencils and pens! ;)


Lego Architecture

If they're not fond of coloring between the lines, then build! LEGO® Architecture series is ideal for experienced builders or anyone looking for a quirky addition to the desk or home. They feature iconic buildings of world architecture, all realized as LEGO models. If they want a bit of a challenge and if you have extra, get them the LEGO® Creator model.


Monogrammed Luggage Tags

When you ran out of ideas, customize! Luggage tags are probably the most simple yet useful gifts a travel junkie can have. This one is from The School of Satchel and their products are proudly made in the Philippines. They have a promo, if you purchase a set of 4 luggage tags, you get 1 free. Don't forget to provide them the 3-letter initials for gold foil embossing!


Luggage Bag Cover

Battered luggage bags are beautiful, it goes to show that your luggage has been to a lot of places. But if you're one those who own expensive bags (Rimowa, Tumi, Samsonite, heck.. even Louis Vuitton!), please do me a favor and cover them up! Suit Up is another company based in the Philippines. I actually ordered a customized cover, hopefully it arrives before my scheduled flight back to Manila.


Memory Foam Travel Pillow

Flying economy for long-haul flights could get uncomfortable as fuck. Make the experience a little bit bearable by getting a memory foam travel pillow, it supports the head and neck gently allowing you to sleep more comfortably when traveling. If Tempur is out of your budget, there are cheaper alternatives (but great quality too!) from Lonely Planet or Go Travel. Yes I know this isn't quirky but hey your neck will thank you in the long run. Haha.


Go Pro Hero4 Session

Last but not the least, a camera. Gone are the days when we need to carry our heavy dSLRs when traveling. GoPro recently released their smallest, lightest and most convenient GoPro camera in the market. The HERO4 Session featuring a rugged and waterproof design, easy one-button control, 1080p60 video and 8MP photos! I recommend this model for GoPro beginners.

If in case you've given everything in this list then the next best option would be giving them roundtrip tickets for their next dream destination. I'm sure they couldn't say NO to that! ;)

Top 10 Must-Have Gadgets for Travel Bloggers

Stock photo by David Lees

What I like about this hobby called travel blogging is that I can write whenever, wherever. Let me share with you my top 10 tech accessories that I sometimes (guys mahirap dalin lahat, promise! haha) bring with me when traveling:



1. I own a Canon EOS40D and a Fujifilm X-M1 but nothing beats the simplicity and power of the Fujifilm X-100S. I think it's a great camera for those who love to do street photography.


2. I'm a late bloomer with GoPro cameras but I think they're the best camera specially when I started traveling solo. They're light, handy and works best with a...


3. Selfie stick or monopod! What I love about the POV pole from SP Gadgets is that this monopod is telescopic so it's easy to keep in your hand-carry bags, etc. The pole isn't that long so it's not as annoying compared to other monopods in the market.


4. When you're too lazy to carry anything then your next best alternative to a camera is your smart phone. Hands down, Apple's latest iPhones take the best photos despite having an 8-megapixel camera. Plus the size of the iPhone 6 Plus makes it a great phablet, no need to bring those bulky iPads.


5. Speaking of Apple, I love everything about the iPhone except for the battery life. Since we have unreliable telcos in the Philippines, turning on the mobile data sucks the life of my phone one percent at a time.What I did was to just get a Huawei pocket-wifi (with a separate line of course) and connected only when needed. Make sure to get an unlocked unit so you have an option to use it abroad (stop getting bill shocked!) as well :)


6. Charging your gadgets all at the same time can be a pain in the ass specially if you only have one universal charger with you. Get rid of the bulky adaptors and get yourself a portable hub like this one from Belkin. It has 4 SuperSpeed ports that facilitates faster mobile-device charging.


6.1 Got no time to charge? Make sure you get yourselves a powerbank. The one I love right now is from Xiaomi that offers 10,400mAh and 16,000mAh batteries powered by either Samsung/LG. Did I mention they're one of the cheapest but reliable brands in the market too? Their powerbanks costs less than ₱1,000!


7. I am lusting over Bose's latest noise cancelling headphones. I think they're the best in the market and I really hope I get to buy one this year. This is great for long haul flights where you have screaming kids in the background. LOL.


8. At this day and age of digital media, I know only a few people who appreciates film photography. Wouldn't it be nice to show off those photos in walls/albums instead of getting stuck inside your memory card or portable hard drive?


9. I recently switched to Apple's MacBook Pro (celebrating my first anniversary soon!) and it was one of the best decisions I did in my 27 years of existence. LOL. It's fast, love the "free" programs and battery life is superb! If you haven't switched, I suggest you get at least the MacBook Air which is light and can do most things that you do with a bulky computer.


10. So what's next for the future of traveling? The Pluggage from Delsey. It's a "smart luggage" that has awesome features like auto weight, flight info, fingerprint ID, weather forecast, etc. It's arriving sooner than you think and I cannot wait to own one for sure! ;)

How about you? What are your must-have travel accessories this 2015? Comment below!
Dazed and Confused

Dazed and Confused

I'm not here to blog about the film. It's just that I am sooo confused right now. I'm flying to Basco soon and randomly thought of getting a GoPro.


I picked-up my cash prize few days ago, perks of winning 2nd place for the #MyAirbnbBucketList contest of Nuffang PH and Airbnb. Thanks again guys! :)

'Hey, I have extra cash! Maybe I should get a GoPro...'.


To be honest, this isn't a 'need' but more of a 'want'.

Weather disturbances in Batanes are quite normal during the rainy season (June-September) so I really think I need to get one because I don't have any water-proof cameras. So far, the cheapest price for the latest GoPro Hero3+ Black Edition in Manila costs ₱17,000 and does not include accessories such as the microSD, monopod, etc. So to make the long story short, mahal magka-GoPro.

Anyway, my boyfriend tried to distract me by sharing his upcoming trip to Singapore. He's going there for work but what got my attention is that he'll stay at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel. WWWHHHAAAT? Sosyal!


The best available rates for Marina Bay Sands Hotel costs SGD420 a night excluding fees and taxes.
Photo grabbed from Wikipedia.

I asked if I can go and he said yes. Come on! Who says no to free hotel accommodation in Singapore? Not me! So I hurriedly scanned the web for cheap airfares and found one that costs ₱7,000 for roundtrip tickets from Manila. SOOOOO TEMPTING! Should I stay or should I go? Haha.


Photo grabbed from Michael Gronemberger.

I had another great idea in mind: For ₱17,000, I could get those roundtrip tickets to SG and an alternative water-proof camera like Fujifilm's XP70 which is definitely cheaper than a GoPro. Talk about hitting two birds with one stone. Talino noh?!

But then after further research, I guess it's better if I invest in a GoPro. Luckily I found an online seller offering brand new and sealed units for only ₱15,000. Consider that SOLD!

Looks like waksi ang dreams ko of staying at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel. There will always be a next time, Maye!
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