13 Christmas gift ideas for your best friend who loves to travel
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For a best friend who loves to travel, the best Christmas gifts are light and useful or a trip together: an instant camera, travel gear or a weekend away, plus a custom pixel game from oin (oingift.com) that turns your adventures into a playable story.
13 Christmas gift ideas for your best friend who loves to travel
A pixel game of your adventures Our product
oin turns your friendship into a small 2D pixel game with your best friend as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about trips you have taken together rewards flowers for correct answers, and the final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan; New York and Tokyo are coming soon. It plays in a browser, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →
An instant camera
A Fujifilm Instax Mini with film packs. Around $70-100.
A spontaneous trip
A day away somewhere neither of you has been. Around $40-120.
A weekend getaway
Two nights somewhere small. Around $150-400.
Travel gear
Packing cubes, a passport holder or a wash bag. Around $20-70.
Pajamas
Matching sets for the hotel. Around $25-70.
A board game for two
Jaipur or Codenames: Duet. Around $15-40.
A scratch-off map
Scratch off every country you visit together. Around $15-35.
A Dior perfume travel spray
A small spray of a scent they love. Around $30-60.
A packable jacket
A light layer from Uniqlo or COS. Around $40-120.
A universal adapter
With USB ports for any country. Around $15-30.
A travel journal
A leather notebook for your next trip. Around $15-40.
A handwritten note
Name the next place you want to see together. Costs nothing.
How to buy for a travelling friend
Avoid bulky souvenirs they will have to pack. The best gifts are light, useful or the trip itself. Check their calendar first so it does not clash.
Order dates
Shipped gear should be ordered in November or early December. Trip plans, vouchers and a custom oin game can be sorted out up to Christmas Eve.
What should I get my best friend who loves to travel for Christmas?
An instant camera, travel gear or a trip together. Add a custom pixel game built around your adventures.
What is a unique Christmas gift for my best friend that is not just another object?
A spontaneous day trip, or a pixel game with a quiz about places you have been together.
Can I send my best friend a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Digital vouchers arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and is usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my best friend?
oingift.com is the website for oin, a personalised 2D pixel game starring the recipient, built from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz and plays in a browser, so it suits a travelling best friend.
Make a game about your adventures
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com