Best traveller's stocking gifts ideas

What is more pleasant than receiving gifts for your future travel? ...Giving some!
We all know we can't afford to pay a full tropical vacation to all of our family members (except if you are rich), but we can make their future plans easier. If you are just a bit like myself, everyone in your family and friends are travellers. That is the reason why I like giving practical, but small things for the adventurers in my life. Also, for those of you who are still students or, somehow, spent all of their money on travels, here are a few cheap things for your loved ones' stocking.

1.Travel diary

One thing I like to do before I go on a vacation is organise my schedule. My travel diary is actually filled with itinerary and tickets for monuments all over the world, so it acts as a planner and a souvenir. I also like to write down my blog ideas in it, making sure I don't forget my sudden stroke of genius.

2.Portable Charger

I actually received this gift last year and have been using it non-stop ever since. It is a life and frustrations saver. With this portable charger, your loved ones will never go exploring without a fully charged phone.

3.Cocktail Kit

When I go on a vacation, I like to treat myself to a little drink, especially on the plane, before having an elbows fight with my seat neighbour. More seriously, if your traveller is feeling a bit fancier than the traditional coca cola, he only needs to ask for vodka, add the ingredients and voilà!

4.Passport holder

I don't know about you, but when I first started travelling, I was so nervous about everything, my palms got sweaty. And so did my passport. I always seemed to search for it at the security, holding up the line. So I decided to invest in a passport holder, that way it is easy to find and protects it from my sweaty hands.

5.Luggage tag

We never have enough luggage tags. With this small gift, you can prevent a nightmarish day of lost luggage.

6.Running Ipod armband

If your special someone likes running or just want to keep his shape during travel; try buying an armband for his Ipod or phone. It is practical and protects your device while travelling.

7.Cord clip

When you travel, you have no time to organise your ear buds, laptop power supply and phone charger cords. So when you need to actually take something out of your bag, everything falls off because the strings have magically attached to objects in a split second (happens to me all the time). So let's just say that this embarrassing moment won't happen to your loved one if you give them cord clip.

8.Money

Yes, money. We all need money to travel, that is a known fact. It can be a few dollars or the country money for the future travel.

I hope you found some ideas for your holiday stocking gifts. All the links to the products features in this article are listed down below. Good luck with your shopping!

Enjoy,

The little traveller's boots

Xox

-Travel diary: Magasin Général, similar one here 

-Portable charger: Amazon 

-Cocktail Kit: Anthropologie

-Passport Holder: Anthropologie

-Luggage Tag: Anthropologie

-Running i-pod armandband: Amazon

-Cord clip: Anthropologie

-Money: Your local bank

Why you should visit Québec during the holiday

It is well known that Canada is the home of Father Christmas, after all, that is where the north pole is located. It is also well known that it is the best place to visit during the holiday season. The snow, the markets, the landscapes, everything screams "Christmas!!!". As a Québec citizen, I must confess, it is the best town to visit during the holiday season. Once you step in the Canadian city, you immediately feel the magic in the air. Last weekend, my friends from Montreal and myself decided to make real tourists of ourselves and explored the Old Town. We discovered many reasons why everyone should visit Québec during the holiday season, here are a few:

1.Snow

Quick question: what makes a place Christmassy?... Snow! When I think of a winter wonderland, I think of sparkling snowflakes slowly falling from the sky. There can't be any Christmas magic without a bit of snow. Well, in Québec, there is plenty of snow for everyone. So get in your winter boots and explore the white city.

2.Shopping

All along the year, Québec is home to a multitude of shops, showcasing artisans' work. Specially during the winter, Québec is filled with beautifully decorated markets (such as the German Christmas market), a heaven for every heavy shoppers or for anyone wanting to buy originals presents. There are even Christmas boutiques where you can find home decor especially holiday decorations.

-German Christmas market

-Petit champlain

3.Decorations

It seems all of Québec makes an effort during that period. Streets are cleaner, people are nicer and I am pretty sure it is all because the decorations installed everywhere. Every year, as I walk in the city, I am amazed by the originality of the merchants and restaurateurs, always trying to innovate in their Christmas decor. Make sure you visit "la rue Saint-Jean" and "le petit Champlain" for awesome pictures.

-Rue Saint-Jean

-Petit Champlain 

4.Activities

Throughout the year, Québec offers plenty of activities for the sports addicts, families or children. It is no different during the winter. From alpine skiing to ice-skating, while passing by snowmen-making, there is a lot to choose from. The only thing you will regret is not having the time to do it all.

-Ice-skating in "Carré d'Youville"

-Ski Mont Sainte-Anne

5.The food

In the capital, we love our food. It is warm, delicious and diversified. After a day spent outside in the snow, a warm hot chocolate and meal will warm you up and make you feel at ease. The local food scene is created around the principle of a warm welcome, like the people of Québec. You can either eat a typical French-Canadian meal (Poutine!) or go for something more exotic, which are both available at every street corner.

-L'Échaudé 

-Le Panache 

-La Maison Smith 

-Chez Ashton 

Of course there are many more reasons why you should visit Québec during the holiday season, but that was just a few of them. I hope you have the opportunity to explore this nice city very soon, or, at least, have the urge to visit.

Enjoy,

The little traveller's boots

Xox