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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 Things To Do in Sydney.. FOR FREE!

Sydney Harbour Bridge

I'm about to celebrate my third month here in Sydney and would like to congratulate myself because I am officially done with the digital marketing short course I took up with General Assembly which started back in June. Now you know why I haven't been blogging that much. :)


Moving on, since I've got more time in my hands I've decided to update my blog and share my top 10 list of things to do in Sydney.. for free! Yes, you read that right my friends. This list I'm sharing with you now is for first timers in the land down under. Despite living in one of the most expensive cities in the world there are still things you can actually do or get for free!

1. For number 1, obvious choice would be to visit Circular Quay which is the hub of Sydney Harbour. From here you'll get awesome views of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. If you have extra, why not have lunch or dinner in one of the restaurants nearby? Personally, I haven't tried dining it but if money wasn't an option I'd definitely go for it. Who wouldn't want to dine with that view? :)

2. Join the free walking tours! I’m Free tours is an independent locally owned and operated small company made up of young Sydneysiders. I haven't had the chance to join the walk in Sydney but I heard from my backpacker friends that it was fun and informative. :) This photo was taken from the free tours that Paolo and I joined when we went to Melbourne. If you liked the tour so much why not spare a dollar or two for tip? It's still cheaper compared to signing up on a tour with a travel agency.

3. For the artsy ones, you might wanna take the free guided tour in the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA). I haven't tried this too but I promise to make time for it this September. For tour schedule click here.

4. Take a stroll on Bondi Beach. Located approximately 9 kms away from Sydney CBD, Bondi is one of Sydney's busiest beach. It is surrounded by bars, cafes, small shops and hotels/accommodations to suit a range of budgets. This photo was taken during winter season that's why the beach looked deserted. But if you do plan to swim there are nearby toilets and bathrooms that you can totally use for free. And if you don't like swimming in salt water then there's the nearby Icebergs swimming pool with an entrance fee of $6.50AUD.

5. While you're at it, why not do the Bondi to Bronte coastal walk? It is a short, spectacular coastal trail along epic sandstone cliffs. From Bronte, it stretches south to the snorkelling havens of Clovelly and Gordons Bay; Coogee filled with families and backpackers and Maroubra with its huge waves.

 
6. From Bondi, you may take bus no. 333 on your way back to Sydney CBD. Hop off at Hyde Park, which is the oldest and most well-known park in Australia. It is home to different monuments just like the Anzac Memorial and Archibald Fountain. Across that park you'll see St. Mary's Cathedral, it is one of Sydney's most treasured historic buildings and one of the finest examples of English-style gothic Catholic churches in the world.

 
7. Hungry? Go ahead and drop by Chinatown! No, they're not giving away free food here (unless you are that desperate, you may wait for the good guys parked around Central station giving away free food to the homeless) but it's one of the areas in Sydney where food isn't as expensive compared to other tourist spots. Tip: Go to foodcourts, rice meals go on sale, around 25-50% off their original price from 4:00PM onwards which is considered their happy hour. For water, locals don't mind drinking tap but I don't want to risk getting an upset stomach so I just get a 1-liter bottle of water from Woolworth's that cost $0.70AUD.

Have you noticed that meals served in Sydney are bigger than usual? LOL. At Least you get your money's worth. 

8. After a hearty meal, time to burn the calories by walking. The CBD has a radius of approximately 5 kms so it's very much possible to just walk around and enjoy the view. From Chinatown you may head over to Darling Harbour where you'll find a few dozen shops, restaurants and other attractions like the Australian Maritime Museum just to name a few.

9. If you're feeling a little tired from walking then why not visit The Star? Photo grabbed from Hotel Management site. The Star is few minutes walk from Darling Harbour and houses the second largest casino in Australia. If you're quite lucky in gambling then this is the place to be. Whenever I'm here, I get fascinated by the high rollers winning and losing some money. I just come here for the drinks like getting a bottled water, coffee or tea.. all for free. No need to be a member or something. Haha.

10. Last but not the least, you don’t have to wait for big occasions like New Year’s Eve to see fireworks in Sydney. If you happen to be in the city on a weekend, go to Darling Harbour for the 10 minute free fireworks display which usually starts at 8:30PM. It's not as grand compared to the Sydney Harbour fireworks but who are we to complain? At least we get to end a day of doing free things in Sydney with a bang! ;)
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