Christmas gifts for travel lovers

Gifts that show where they've been

A scratch map. A poster where you scratch off the countries you've visited. It's a good one for the wall, and it looks better the more they travel. The catch is that it takes up space and only works for one person, so it's best for someone with a spare wall.

A framed map or pin map. A world map with pins is a simple way to mark trips. Pick a size to match the space, and think about whether they'd like a world map or one of a favourite place.

A digital travel map. If they'd rather keep it on their phone, a travel map app does the same job and does the sums. Gan Far lets them tap the countries they've been to, see their total and share of the world, and compare with friends. It's built in Scotland, works in the browser, and doesn't track their location in the background.

Gifts that keep the memories

A travel journal. Good for people who like pen and paper. Look for one with space for tickets and photos, and don't forget a pen they like.

A printed photo book. Pick a trip they loved and turn the photos into a book. It takes some time to put together, but it's the kind of gift people keep for years.

A digital timeline. If they have thousands of photos, a place to keep the trips in order helps. Gan Far has a timeline of trips with dates, companions and photos, and digital passport stamps to collect.

A gift that keeps counting

Most travel gifts are a one-off. A Gan Far gift keeps going all year: every new country they visit changes their map and their total.

You can give 1, 2 or 3 years, from £4.99, with the code emailed to you to pass on. Add a digital voucher for £3 if you'd like something that looks like a gift. It's easy to give, there's nothing to wrap, and it takes minutes. See the Gan Far gift options

Gifts for families

If your family travels together, each child can have their own map, and so can the baby, the dog and the grandparents. On Gan Far, family profiles are private by default and have a child lock, and you choose who can view them. It's a nice thing to look back on as they grow up.

Gifts for friends who like a challenge

If your friends are competitive, a map that compares who's been where makes a good gift. On Gan Far you can see the countries you've both visited, the ones only one of you has been to, and the ones neither of you has. Friends can only view, never edit.

How to choose

If you're not sure, start with where they've been and what they'd like to do next. That usually tells you what they'd enjoy.

• They love the look of things? A scratch map or framed map.
• They love to write and remember? A journal or a photo book.
• They love numbers and lists? A countries visited map or checklist.
• They like to share and compete? A map that compares with friends.
• They have everything? Something that isn't a thing. A digital gift is a good one.

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Questions

What's a good gift for someone who loves to travel?

Something that celebrates their trips or helps plan the next one: a scratch map, a travel journal, a photo book or a digital travel map.

What is a good last-minute gift for a traveller?

A digital gift. A Gan Far gift code or digital voucher arrives by email within minutes.

What is a good Secret Santa gift for a traveller?

Something small that fits a budget. A year of Gan Far is £4.99.