9 gift ideas for travellers.

You want to make a good gift to someone who travels a lot? We recommend 9 things you can buy for this exact person.

    1.Travel Scratch Map

Remember the days when you put a pin on a world map to mark where you’ve been? Now there’s something better. The scratch map has a foil layer that you can scratch off as you go and keep track of where you have been. Create your own wall art by showing off your travels and don’t worry about buying those pins to go with it. This is perfect for the person who is dreaming of travelling around the world.

    2. Magnetic Globe

It is the coolest gift idea for the travel lover to appreciate when at home. Your travel friends can pin all the places they’ve been onto this handy globe

3. Travel pillow

In somewhat the same realm as a comfy blanket, a good neck pillow can work wonders for a frequent traveller. On long train, airplane, or car rides, neck pillows can help your neck stay put and make your naps more comfortable and free from neck cramps. Many of these pillows are machine washable and some come with the added bonus of Memory Foam.

    4. Noise-Cancelling Headphones

When you’re wondering what to get someone who travels a lot, especially for business, you can’t go wrong with a good pair of noise-canceling headphones. Whether you’re venturing to the local coffee shop to get some work done or taking off on an airplane, a new set of headphones always does the trick for a business traveller.

    5. Good Travel Backpack

For those  travellers who do a lot of day trips or overnights, a good travel backpack is essential, therefore being a perfect travel gift idea. They can leave for their  trip  with nothing more than a backpack filled with an extra outfit, a charged-up laptop, and a toothbrush.

   6. Small Camera

Although using a cell phone is always an easy way to capture sites and scenes, it’s always better bringing a small camera along on your trips. Visit your local camera store with an idea of your budget and someone can most certainly help you find the perfect gift. As you do your shopping, keep in mind these three things—portability, image quality, and versatility. The best part about gifting a small camera is that when the traveller returns home, you’ll get to reap the rewards as you virtually travel with them through their photographs.

    7. Passport Holder

If you travel internationally quite a bit, your passport is going to get beat-up. You can also use it to hold credit cards, airline boarding passes, SIM cards, and extra cash. Keep your passport looking like new, so you don’t have any trouble at customs & immigration due to worn-out travel documents!

    8. Portable Travel Camera Tripod

Whether you want to take photos of yourself when travelling solo or capture the magic of the northern lights, a tripod is a necessary tool.

    9. Mideast gift voucher

From airplane tickets to an amazing travel package , Mideast gift vouchers can be an amazing gift for someone who travels a lot or even if they don’t. You purchase the gift and the recipients choose how the want to redeem it.

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There is a rich list of things to do in Athens, especially for culture lovers such as remarkable ancient sites mixed with new mega art, culture venues, and independent galleries which will certainly enrich their experience.

Here below are the reasons that can encourage everyone to take a trip to Athens.

1. If you are a passionate admirer of history, Athens is the proper place to be!

A city with over 5,000 years of history and one of the oldest and most important civilizations that has ever existed, remains a valuable historical destination.

There are plenty of impressive ancient landmarks that you will stumble upon such as the Acropolis, an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city, the marketplace where Socrates and Plato were gathering to debate ideas and civic actions and so many other artifacts of the past.

Moreover, Athens is one of the first cities in the world that was named and in fact, there is a myth about its name as there was a competition between the goddess Athena and the god Poseidon who both wanted the city to have their name. Poseidon gave the city water and Athena the olive tree. In the end, Athena won thus the name given to the city was Athens.

Also, visitors will be able to learn about Greek Mythology, an invaluable heritage of tales with envious gods and courageous heroes, epic adventures, and stories of vengeance and love.  Therefore, if you are interested in mythology, Athens is the place to go!

2. The museums in Athens are amazing!

For centuries, museums have played an integral role in preserving the history of a nation’s society. Exhibits reveal stories about how nations, communities, and cultures came to be and without them, those stories could be forgotten.

Greek Museums offer a fascinating insight into local culture as well as host unique exhibitions that the traveler must visit! For example, the Acropolis Museum is one of the most important museums focusing on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis and includes every artifact found on the rock and on the surrounding slopes from Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece.

Additionally, there are many other museums in Athens, which are worth to be wandered since they demonstrate the scale of achievement in everything that contributed to the birth of Western civilization! So you can not miss any of them!

3. You can go to the beach when in Athens!

Athens is a destination that combines both magnificent historical sites and beautiful beaches as it is surrounded by the sea! Incredibly, one can find a great number of beaches in the Athenian Riviera with easy access even by public transportation. Thus, if you want to escape to the beach while staying in the city, then Athens is the right place!

4. The delicious food!

Traditional Greek food is famous all over the world especially classic dishes like souvlaki (grilled meat skewers), moussaka (with eggplants, minced meat & bechamel), spanakopita (spinach pie), and horiatiki salata ( Greek salad ) are the most preferred of all!  Visitors would be very excited to try these famous Greek food dishes plus local delights like olives, pistachios, and ‘feta’ cheese mainly at the traditional ‘taverns’  ( small restaurants) which are considered an integral part of local culture. However, in Athens, you can enjoy a variety of Greek food across the city, from delicious grilled meats cooked up by street food vendors to exotic sweet treats at popular local restaurants.

5. Athens is among the World’s best nightlife cities!

Athens’ nightlife has evolved into a world-class affair and after you’ve visited one or two places, you can’t help but think the city’s revival is well underway. The latest figures reveal new permits for food, coffee, and drink venues have more than doubled over the last 5 years in Greece.

Moreover, the Athens bar scene is considered one of the most emerging in the world, and local bartenders are worthily positioned among the European most creative ones. Certainly, there’s a new international mindset that implements the local identity into menus, many bartenders now work with native herms and elixirs, and this is something one must drink!

6. Island-hopping, short getaways from Athens!

One of the most amazing experiences that the Greek capital offers is island hopping! Whether you are interested in a one-day island cruise or the ultimate Athens island-hopping adventure Athens is a great starting point for your tour! There are many picturesque islands within a short distance by boat like Agistri, Kythnos, Poros, Aegina, Hydra, Spetses, etc where you can enjoy a small preview of Greece’s beautiful islands!

7. Elegant and comfortable accommodation in Athens!

Athenian hotels are flourishing now that the pandemic is over and all of them, from small to large-sized hotels are a specialty in this city by offering personalized service and a consistently high standard.  One of the most popular Hotels in the city is, the President Hotel which is strategically situated near two Metro stations and other means of public transport and close to the heart of Athens. Apart from the great access to renowned cultural landmarks, commercial streets, historic sites, and entertainment attractions, the Hotel President offers the guests, elegant and comfortable hospitality, modern amenities, and personalized services thus rendering it the perfect springboard to explore Athens’ charm! On its highest rooftop of Greece, lies the stylish Penthouse 21 which is the eclectic meeting point for all guests and offers a breathtaking 360° city view! Don’t miss to book it when in Athens!

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Explore the “Treasury” in Petra

It is one of the seven modern wonders of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Petra, the carved from stone city is undoubtedly Jordan‘s most important and much photographed attraction. You will discover its “Treasure” after crossing “Siq”, the imposing red canyon “. We do recommend taking a photo against the backdrop of “Treasury” on the rugged Gold Spot.

Sail away Patagonia

Also called the end of the world, Patagonia stretches between Chile and Argentina and is a lifetime dream of every authentic traveller worldwide. Discover the wild, imposing beauty of the landscape, feel the awe while admiring the huge icebergs and experience the magic of exploration through an unforgettable cruise to Patagonia.

Safari in Tanzania

The country of fascinating safari invites you to meet the Baobam African trees of life, the wild lions, the impressive giraffes and the cute chimpanzees in Serengeti National Park. Will you follow the horde?

Explore Oman

Oman is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Full of tropical beaches, majestic mountains, wild rocky landscapes, and impressive sand dunes, enchanting canyons, and exotic flavors, the sultanate combines the magic of the East with pure serenity. Did you know that Athens is connected with the capital Muscat by Oman Air?

Visit the volcano of Teide in Tenerife

The third largest volcano in the world, the active Teide is the most important attraction of Tenerife, the attractive Canary Island in Spain, with its national park being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The size of the mountain and its imposing presence made the indigenous Guachas inhabitants give it a mythological dimension. If you are visiting in the winter, you might see it covered in snow!

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