Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year in the logistics world. From shop HouseofMoodsShop, ad by HayleesCloset 9.99 a month sign up here. Ad from shop MappaArt Hey there! From shop WhitePinkDesign, Sale Price CA$26.17 But with the travel restrictions due to the pandemic or simply because you moved abroad for a new job, celebrating Christmas from a distance may be the only option this year. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. Ad from shop WanderingFables For expats who want to make it on the gram, selfie sticks are great for taking pictures of themselves in their new country. When a person is struggling to adjust to a foreign reality, some creative interior design objects, paintings, decorations and accessories can be among the most wished secret Santa gift ideas. Memory cards are always useful to have for cameras and phones. Royal mail and other mailing companies will have a general idea but its always worth checking with your expat friend or relative how long things take to process on arrival. Buy a vintage item online and have it delivered directly to your overseas family or foreign friends house for Christmas or get it from your favourite store and send it through Eurosender. Its a dream come true. Original Price CA$20.21 We personally use iDrive which is cheap and reliable.

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Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. SilkyTouchByAndrea DonnaRobinsonPhoto TheDreamingBuddha The downside of this is that if you are posting the gift internationally it is going to get very expensive for large parcels.

Whatever they are into or not there will be a class for them and they might find a new hobby out of it. They are also perfect for travelling as they are lightweight, fast drying and roll up really small to save luggage space. We personally use the Sony A7 for all of our photography on the blog and in general. From shop MappaArt, CA$50.00 Original Price CA$53.90 From shop MyPackShop, CA$34.50 Now normally I am not a fan of gift cards because they are easy to buy and dont really require a lot of thought or effort. See our privacy policy. We currently use this Huawei Windows laptop for all our blogging and travelling needs and it works great. The good thing about buying a physical gift is that you can choose the exact thing you want and then add some little extra touches like fancy wrapping paper, bows and gift tags with a personalised message. Price and other details may vary based on product size and color. Here are some of our ideas: Agree with your friends and family abroad on the menu and the hour of the celebration. From shop BeeCozyCandles, CA$28.98 Long term travellers and expats are more likely to appreciate something useful than just tat that will take up unnecessary space. FREE delivery, ad by UniqueAnomaly Depending on where you are in the world Netflix has a huge array of movies, tv shows and documentaries for everyone. One of the most useful gifts you can buy someone who travels frequently is noise cancelling headphones. When asked most people will rate experiences higher than physical things and science shows that the joy from an awesome experience lasts much longer than buying or receiving an item. From shop LightningLaserCuts, Sale Price CA$10.73 From shop nivisto, CA$126.19 Ad from shop DionJewel There are a couple of different ways to send items abroad, airmail or freight is the most common. If you want something a bit fancier then we recommend getting the Olympus TG-6 tough which has amazing photography results. Go and visit them! Perfect for any environment. This could be a local tour, event or a spa day. These portable weighing scales for travellers are small enough to take everywhere and never have to pay excess baggage fees again. BlessedFamilyGifts Visit a paint-a-pot experience and decorate a mug with a personal message for your expat friend or family member. Ad from shop OneHappyLeaf CA$52.74, CA$58.60 You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. The VPN we us all the time that allows us to watch everything from Netflix to BBC is NordVPN it is super reliable and costs 11.95 a month. (20% off), ad by MissysMonkeys CA$67.92, CA$75.46 Personalised luggage tags are always handy for spotting your bags in the sea of black on an airport conveyer belt. It may be a picture, a ceramic vase, a teddy bear, or any other object that will make your family or friends abroad think about something that holds a very special place in their hearts. ad by DionJewel FREE delivery, ad by Designmefab CA$26.94, CA$33.67 CA$5.45, CA$6.07 If your loved one has aspirations they want to achieve, whether its a business goal, a financial goal, a fitness goal or even changing their mindset then coaching will help them realise their potential and fulfil their life goals. This portable hard drive is 4TB which should be plenty of space. Original Price CA$33.67 If in doubt dont send it. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalised tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Ad from shop FloxCreative Ad from shop KimsKraftyKritters Thank you Nicole Im glad it could be helpful , Great collection of gifts for loved ones overseas! Read more about: If they live somewhere with nice hotels then you can pamper them by buying them a resort day pass. A Virtual Private Network or VPN allows travellers to do important things like online banking without the risk of someone stealing their private data. It is the latest offering in the GoPro range and for basic underwater photography and videos it is perfect. Ad from shop DecorativePrints And, I always send their favorite candy from a local shop. (10% off), ad by WanderingFables If you make a purchase through the links on this post, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. FREE delivery, ad by VerbatimARTUK This travel adapter allows you to plug in in the US, Europe, UK and Australia. From shop OurSpecialMoments, Sale Price CA$72.70 If you are sending valuable items, then you should consider getting insurance for the contents of the package. FloxCreative From shop MissysMonkeys, ad by MichelleGilksArt if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[970,90],'bookitletsgo_com-large-mobile-banner-2','ezslot_8',112,'0','0'])};if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-bookitletsgo_com-large-mobile-banner-2-0')};A scratch map is a great gift idea for expats so that they can showcase all the lovely places they have visited or lived.

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