Gifts That Go the Distance

No, this isn’t another soulless gift guide. These are pieces that are actually used, loved, and gifted without hesitation (to others—and occasionally back to oneself). Consider this a tightly edited shortlist for those who take holiday gifting seriously—because it is a competitive sport.

 

Every item has earned its place: travelled with, worn through long days, squeezed into carry-ons, or returned home to with genuine relief. No filler, no fluff—just things that make moving through the world feel better, calmer, and a little more joyful.

 

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AESOP — GIFT SETS

Hand balm is non-negotiable when you’re constantly washing your hands on the move. Aesop delivers quiet luxury in all the right moments—airport bathrooms, hotel sinks, and that first shower home after a long travel journey. Shower Room Serenades ($65) makes post-travel showers feel restorative. Too Many Cooks Balm ($96) is made for carry-ons and handbags, adding an easy, considered touch wherever you are.

Gift for: Frequent flyers and committed moisturizers.

 

AWAY — THE CARRY-ON (ALUMINUM EDITION – $625)

Are you even a globetrotter without a metal suitcase? Aluminum shell, 360° wheels, compression system, hidden laundry bag—fits everything for a quick trip. Boarding never looked so expensive.

Gift for: weekend travelers and aspiring airport influencers.

 

FLATLIST — FORD EYEWEAR ($240)

A woman called me a glasses queen on Instagram this year and I’ve taken it seriously. The Ford Frames are my travel staples for coffee runs, airport queues, long walks, hangovers, and hiding tired eyes —dramatic, powerful, perfect for indoor evenings after dark.

Gift for: wanderers who do it in style.

 

LOMOGRAPHY – THE JOY OF ANALOG

Travel memories deserve more than a camera roll. With Lomography, you capture moments imperfectly and beautifully—Fisheye No.2 ($59) for warped, playful chaos, and Lomo’Instant Square Glass ($140) for sharp, dreamy prints you can actually hold. Every shot feels alive, messy, and entirely yours.

Gift for: memory hoarders, nostalgic travelers, and anyone who can’t resist saying, “wait, let me get a picture.”

 

NOTHING — EAR (3) $179

Nothing nails minimalist tech with a fashion edge—ideal for travel days when looks and comfort both matter. Nothing Ear (3) are small, powerful, and permanently bag-worthy—perfect for commuting, short trips, or airport chaos.

Gift for: frequent travelers, commuters, cool siblings, design-led minimalists.

 

 

ÖLEND — SLIPPERS, PUFFY SLEEP MASK & CAPRI BAG

Slow-living, travel-ready heaven. Soft padded slippers, a luxe puffy eye mask, and a matching Capri Bag—because why not? The Puffy Sleep Mask ($50) travels on every flight with me. The Capri Bag ($110) is lightweight, practical, and effortlessly cute—your everyday travel sidekick. The slippers ($53)? I change into them the second I hit the hotel room.

Gift for: chic comfort seekers.

 

PITH — PAPER GOODS FOR THE VISUAL DREAMER

Travel triggers the urge to document everything. PITH gets that. The Cara Cara Sketchbook ($24) is open-bound, beautifully made, and designed to move—perfect for cafés, trains, and hotel rooms. The Paper Pack ($5-$16) lives permanently in my bag—loose sheets for notes, doodles, numbers (wink wink), directions, and sudden life epiphanies. No more tearing pages out of notebooks.

Gift for: journaling travelers, sentimental-but-cool gifters.

 

REOME — BIOGENIC MELTING CREAM ($165)

Lives in my bag and is a post-flight, pre-dinner, emergency-glow essential. Melts into skin, hydrates deeply, and plays nice with sensitive skin. Clinically backed, vegan, cruelty-free.

Gift for: frequent flyers, skincare obsessives, anyone who wants to land looking luminous.

 

TBCo — COTTON STRIPE PYJAMA SET ($189)

Overnight trips, Christmas mornings away, or just looking put together in unfamiliar spaces—these PJs handle it all. Crisp cotton poplin, blue-green stripes, pockets (yes, pockets), and a matching scrunchie. Embroider initials if you’re feeling fancy. This year, it’s me, these PJs, and a Bucks Fizz in hand. Grown.

Gift for: sisters, flatmates, and anyone who travels hard but lounges harder.

 

VYRAO — SUN RAE ($190)

Sunshine, bottled. With notes of turmeric leaf, lemon, bergamot, and ginger, this scent feels warm, grounding, and quietly uplifting. It’s ideal for travel days, evenings away, or solo city wanderings. Beautiful on any bedside table, with Herkimer diamond crystals in every 50ml bottle.

Gift for: scent lovers, ritual people, travelers who like a signature smell.