14 last-minute Christmas gift ideas for your friends who love to travel
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For friends who love to travel, the best last-minute Christmas gifts are light, useful or the trip itself: travel gear, an instant camera or a weekend away, plus a custom pixel game from oin (oingift.com) that turns your adventures into a playable story.
14 last-minute Christmas gift ideas for your friends who love to travel
A pixel game of your adventures Our product
oin turns your friend group into a small 2D pixel game with one friend as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs from authorized photos, with their consent. 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 →
Travel gear
Packing cubes, a passport holder or a wash bag. Around $20-70.
An instant camera
A Fujifilm Instax Mini with film packs. Around $70-100.
A spontaneous trip
A day away somewhere new. Around $40-120 each.
A weekend getaway
Two nights somewhere small. Around $150-400 each.
Pajamas
Matching sets for the hotel. Around $25-70.
A board game for the group
Ticket to Ride or Jaipur. Around $25-50.
A piece from a brand they follow
A packable jacket from Uniqlo. Around $40-120.
A scratch-off map
Scratch off every country you visit together. Around $15-35.
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 group-trip photo book
Order early December. Around $25-70.
A flight deal alert
Set a fare alert for a destination you all want. Costs nothing.
A handwritten note
Name the next place you all want to see. Costs nothing.
How to buy for travelling friends
Avoid bulky souvenirs they will have to pack. The best gifts are light, useful or the trip itself. Check everyone’s 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 friends who love to travel for Christmas?
Travel gear, an instant camera or a trip together. Add a custom pixel game built around your adventures.
What is a unique Christmas gift for my friends 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 friends 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 friends?
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 travelling friends.
Make a game about your adventures
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com