23 Mindful Gifts for Food Travelers: The Ultimate Idea Guide
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Are you or someone you know a passionate foodie with a taste for adventure and a sustainability mindset? Whether it’s exploring street food stalls in Bangkok, savoring gelato in Rome, or indulging in sushi in Tokyo, modern conscious food travelers are always on the hunt for their next culinary discovery.
If you’re looking for the perfect gift to delight the taste buds and ignite wanderlust, there is a plethora of options to satisfy every food-loving globetrotter. Here are 23 irresistible gifts for mindful food travelers:
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1. World Travel: An Irreverent Guide by Anthony Bourdain
Starting off strong, with an essential read by our blog’s biggest inspiration – the late Tony Bourdain. World Travel is a guide to some of the world’s most fascinating places, as seen and experienced by the relentlessly curious traveler, TV host and chef.
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Anthony Bourdain saw more of the world than nearly anyone. His travels took him from the hidden pockets of his hometown of New York to a tribal longhouse in Borneo, from cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, Paris, and Shanghai to Tanzania’s utter beauty and the stunning desert solitude of Oman’s Empty Quarter—and many places beyond.
World Travel is a life of experience in an entertaining, practical, fun and frank travel guide that gives readers an introduction to some of his favorite places—in his own words. Featuring essential advice on how to get there, what to eat, where to stay and, in some cases, what to avoid, World Travel provides essential context that will help readers further appreciate the reasons why Bourdain found a place enchanting and memorable.
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Supplementing Bourdain’s words are a handful of essays by friends, colleagues, and family that tell even deeper stories about a place, including sardonic accounts of traveling with Bourdain by his brother, Christopher; a guide to Chicago’s best cheap eats by legendary music producer Steve Albini, and more. Additionally, each chapter includes illustrations by Wesley Allsbrook.
For veteran travelers, armchair enthusiasts, and those in between, World Travel offers a chance to experience the world like Anthony Bourdain. A firm first place on the list of food travelers’ gifts ideas!
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2. Priority Pass Lounge Access
Priority Pass grants access to over 1,300 airport lounges worldwide. For a food traveler, this means they can enjoy comfortable, quieter spaces away from the terminal’s hustle and bustle. Many lounges offer a variety of meals and drinks, which can enhance their travel experience, especially during long layovers or delays.
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Food can range from light snacks to more substantial meals, depending on the lounge. For someone who loves food, this can be a delightful perk, allowing them to sample different offerings and cuisines without having to spend extra money.
Having access to lounges can make travel less stressful, especially for frequent flyers. You’re essentially gifting a chance to relax and recharge between flights.
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Overall, with lounges in airports around the world, Priority Pass is the ultimate luxury for international travelers. It ensures they have access to quality facilities no matter where their travels take them, enhance the travel experience for a food lover by combining comfort, convenience, and quality food options in one package. Few gifts for food travelers will make them feel more spoiled.
3. Clever Fox Travel Journal – Trip Planner & Travel Food Diary
We love travel journals at Around the World in 80 Flavors. How else would we take all the food notes? Clever Fox has so many extras and thoughtful touches it will make journaling so much more fun. We’re obsessed with this Mint Cream edition but you can choose form a dozen delightful colors.
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Use this travel journal to build your food travel bucket list and start fulfilling it, explore new places, and plan exciting culinary trips. The travel log book helps you plan your trips in detail. We love that it’s made with vegan friendly faux leather which still has a luxury feel to it.
You can use the travel diary journal to prepare lists of places to see and things to do, including all the food markets and restaurants you plan to eat at! You also have space to plan your itinerary, budget, and document memorable moments.
Click here to get your Clever Fox Food Travel Planner
If you prefer something a little more plain, with fewer prompts, check out this sleek and dependable as always Moleskine Travel Journal.
4. Enchanted Talavera Mexican Hand-Painted Ceramics
Enchanted Talavera is a family-owned business located in California. We love that each purchase supports a small business. Each bowl takes over 30 days to make from start to finish!
Each piece is lovingly handmade by skilled artisans in small locally-owned workshops in Mexico, reflecting the authenticity and artistry of traditional Talavera pottery. This makes each gift so much more unique, too.
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Embrace the vibrant colors and intricate designs that define Mexican Talavera pottery, as this bowl becomes a beautiful accent piece that adds a touch of culture to any kitchen while being a reminder of culinary travels to Mexico, the Mediterranean and beyond.
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Check out Enchanted Talavera’s entire collection of matching utensil holders, serving bowls, casserole dishes, serving plates, and more available in this same pattern. Our favorite is their adorable tortilla warmer dish. Taco Tuesday night done right!
5. Canon EOS RP Mirrorless Camera For The Perfect Food Shots
Canon EOS RP Full-Frame Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera + RF24-105mm Lens is compact and lightweight. Countless amateur food photographers and bloggers alike swear by it for the perfect food shots on the go, without breaking the budget. It is also a firm favorite for traveling and vlogging.
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It was released in March 2019 and is considered to be one of the least expensive digital full-frame cameras available. It’s also beginner-friendly when it comes to ease of use, as far as DSLR cameras go. The EOS RP is extremely portable and compact, too. Plus, it has a variety of features that make it suitable for travel food photo enthusiasts who are always on the go.
Alternatively check out this refurbished Nikon DSLR camera kit. It’s featured in our curated Food Travel Camera Gear Amazon Shop – check it out!
6. EatWith Gift Card – Top Rated Gift Card for Food Travel Enthusiasts
Gift cards are great! They’re a quick, easy and affordable present – perfect for loved ones and for yourself! So much more than just an online activity, an EatWith gift card is a truly magical and interactive food travel experience the lucky receiver will treasure forever.
Give the gift of an unforgettable food experience with locals! EatWith is a top gift card for food-lovers & travel-enthusiasts according to CNN & USA Today.
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EatWith gift cards can be used to book fun & immersive food experiences with local hosts and chefs in your city or abroad: supper clubs, dinners, brunches, cooking classes or food tours – you name it! All gift cards are valid for 1 year and can be used on any of our 5,000+ experiences, in more than 130 countries!
7. Matt & Nat Vegan Hyde Tote Bag in Herb Green
If you’ve been following us for a while, you know we’re pretty much in love with Matt & Nat. The Canadian duo behind some of the world’s most stylish travel bags make sure that all of their creations are completely vegan and cruelty free. As a meatless and mindful food travel blog, we wouldn’t have it any other way.
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We tried and tested this particular purse on our recent gastronomic adventures across Europe. It passed with flying colors. We’re loving the inside pocket which can be used to store all your documents. Or even as a kindle or iPad case. It’s super durable and fits perfectly under the seat in front of you.
And, most importantly perhaps – it’s just so darn cute and stylish! And perfect for foodies – even the color is food-related (herb green!). We’re never tired of recommending Matt & Nat. Vegan leather is the future, we hope. Join us in setting the trend.
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8. S’well Water Bottle – Best Eco Friendly Food Tour Companion
Don’t sweat it on a food tour or a walking tour of a new destination. Carrying your own reusable water bottle is a food traveler’s best companion. Pro tip: bring it to wine (and other adult beverage) tastings to drink plenty of water in between sampling to feel your best the day after and keep exploring.
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S’well 25oz Bottle with stainless steel, triple-layered, vacuum-insulated construction is our favorite. Not just because of its sleek sexy design. Exclusive Therma-S’well Technology keeps beverages cold for 48 hours and hot for 24. They are eco friendly and beautifully crafted, too.
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Perfect fit? S’well stainless steel water bottles and beverage containers are designed with an opening wide enough for most ice cubes so you can easily refill and reuse it over and over. They are also just the right size to fit in most purses and small day-trip backpacks. Needless to say, we swear by them and we believe every food traveler should carry one around.
9. Lonely Planet Around the World in 80 Food Trucks
Lonely Planet has taken to the streets to bring you 80 fast, fresh and mouthwatering recipes from the most exciting chefs on four wheels. From sea bass ceviche and Lebanese msakhan to old-fashioned American peach cake, discover how to cook some of the world’s most crowd-pleasing dishes, meet the chefs and hear the stories behind their passion projects.
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Run by passionate foodies, food trucks have nailed the delicate balance of merging the methods and flavours inspired by personal travels and experiences with family recipes, immigrant influences and local ingredients – all the while celebrating sustainable and seasonal local produce.
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Starting up and running a food truck is a vehicle for expression and experimentation, a way to serve food that’s both personal to the cooks and popular with the crowd. After all, food trucks park where the people are – no booking or dress code required.
Inside Around the World in 80 Food Trucks, you’ll find out how to recreate chicken and waffles from Nashville; Indian sliders from Melbourne; paneer poutine from Berlin; spicy lamb samosas from Killary, mollete of roasted pork from Gijón; San Francisco langoustine rolls; and burgers, shrimp and breakfast sandwiches from Cape Town, Bogotá and beyond.
Other Lonely Planets food travel titles we’re loving: Lonely Planet’s 500 Ultimate Eats, Best Places to Eat in Every Country, World’s Best Street Food and Vegan Travel Handbook.
Click here to access our full list of BOOK gifts for food travelers!
10. Sustainably hand-crafted 3D World Map by Enjoy the Wood
This vintage world map will make a perfect gift for food travel lovers or adventure-seekers! Ocean names, wooden airplanes, boats and compass make our world map a perfect sustainably made wooden wall art decor for a home or office. Wood World Map was created to become the perfect present for travelers with great taste in interior design. Explore the world from the comfort of your own home with our map!
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Enjoy The Wood was founded in Irpin, Ukraine with a soul and purpose, to infuse homes, offices, and lives with joy, inspiration, and adventure through sustainable creations. This small business specializes in crafting exquisite handmade maps with meticulous attention to detail. Each map is a unique work of art, carefully designed and manufactured with high-quality materials and advanced techniques for durability.
They work with pieces cut out of plywood of different thicknesses, making woodcraft one-of-a-kind within the market. Every detail is sanded, polished, painted, and glued separately. High-quality birch plywood tinted to the natural wood color using wax-based paint while preserving the texture of the material (confirmed by quality certificates).
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Pro tip: when placing your gift order you can include a request for personalization! Add names, dates, phrases etc. and make your food travel gift so extra meaningful!
11. TUMI – 19 Degree International Expandable 4 Wheeled Carry On in Olive
Can you tell by now that green is our favorite color? This textured olive TUMI is a timeless beauty!
Elegant, effortless travel accessories. The TUMI 19 Degree International Expandable 4 Wheeled Carry-On is a lightweight, resilient carry-on for international and domestic travel. Since culinary travel enthusiatsts tend to be always on the go, moving from destination to destination, a durable yet stylish carry on suitcase is the perfect investment.
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And when it comes to investment luggae pieces, TUMI carry ons are second to none. (Well, maybe Rimowa. We’re still undeiced.) Secure and convenient, this premium wheeled carry-on luggage features a zip entry to the main compartment, zipper expansion, luggage tag, and compression straps for easy packing and travel.
Expect the smoothest navigation: the carry on bag features 4 spinner wheels, a 3-stage telescoping handle, and a Low Profile Integrated Lock lock for secure, easy movement.
Personalized elegance? With a classic TUMI monogramming option, integrated TUMI Tracer, and USB-C charging port, this carry on luggage makes travel easier than ever.
Click here to get your TUMI 19 Degree Carry On
12. Reusable Bamboo Cutlery Set for The Eco Foodie on The Go
Once you get into the habit of bringing these kits with you, there’s no looking back. Get everything you need in one bundle. This bamboo travel pack consists of wooden eating utensils and toothbrush, bamboo straw and cleaning brush. All in 2 washable and sleek-ish looking eco fabric bags.
Click here to get your bamboo cutlery set
Enjoy your drinks guilt free without adding to the environment’s marine pollution problem. The reusable straw and cleaner duo allows you to drink without the use of plastic straws. Be that guys at the bar who says “no straw please”! Say no to single use plastic utensils in fast food restaurants, too.
The activated charcoal bamboo toothbrush in the set helps you maintain your oral hygiene after every meal, especially in flight.
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The kit includes 2 each of spoons, forks, knives, teaspoons, chopstick pairs, toothbrushes, straws and cleaning brushes. All made from biodegradable materials. Take them on food tours, exploring on the go, hiking, camping or on foodie road trips!
13. Spicewalla Essential Spices and Seasonings Set
Founded by James Beard-nominated chef and restaurateur, Meherwan Irani, you’ll find Spicewalla’s unique, distinctive, and customized dried spice blends in award-winning chefs’ kitchens nationwide. We’re also obsessed with the tiny tins they are packed in (to preserve freshness).
Click here to get your Spicewalla Spice Set
Spices are produce that come from living plants. Trust Spicewalla to treat them with great care. This North Carolina based small business order whole spices in small quantities to ensure they’re not sitting on shelves. As soon as they receive an order, we go to work roasting, grinding and packing, to preserve freshness.
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This globally inspired chef set includes top 18 spices, herbs, and seasonings variety pack that will start your pantry off on the right foot. Think Mexican ancho chilli powder, Sicilian sea salt or Spanish paprika.
All spices are gluten free, non GMO, Kosher, KETO & Paleo friendly. They are also free of fillers and artificial flavors.
Also check out this Gourmet Global Spice Collection and Spiceology Ultimate Global Rub Collection.
14. GetYourGuide Food Tour Gift Card – Redeemable Around the World!
Treat them to a culinary tour or experience in their favorite destination. Whether it’s a street food safari in Marrakech or a wine tasting tour in Tuscany, these immersive experiences offer food travelers the opportunity to delve deeper into the local gastronomy.
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The best gifts for food travelers idea list simply would not be complete without a GetYourGuide gift card. Alongside Viator, GetYourGuide is the world’s largest market place of local food tours. Any culinary travel enthusiast is (or should be!) familiar with them. They’ll no doubt appreciate this thoughtful gift which can be redeemed anywhere in the world.
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15. Global Cuisines Recipe Books for At Home Chefs
Inspire their culinary creativity with these beautiful recipe books featuring dishes from around the world. From authentic street food recipes to gourmet delights, these recipe books provide endless inspiration for recreating favorite travel flavors at home.
We’re especially loving the following:
- French Country Cooking & Old World Italian by Mimi Thorisson
- Vegan Mexico by Jason Wyrick
- Indian-Ish by Priya Krishna (with foreword by Padma Lakshmi. Priya also has a children’s book edition!)
- The Korean Vegan by the IG sensation Joanne Lee Molinaro aka @thekoreanvegan
- …and so so many more!
Click here to access our full list of BOOK gifts for food travelers!
16. Brightland The Artist Capsule Cold-Pressed Olive Oils – Oprah’s Favorite
Indulge and delight in these bottles of infused olive oil designed to add flavor to every dish. Every oil is made with olives grown on small family farms in California and cold-pressed by a master miller harvest for freshness and flavor. Each label has been specially designed by a category-changing artist to celebrate the merging of art and food.
Click here to get your Brightland EVOO set
Brightland products are lovingly made by family farmers and local makers with the highest respect for ingredients and quality. They lean into the little things: heirloom olives, farm-fresh fruit and beekeepers that go back for generations.
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The founder, Aishwara Iyer, honors her ancestors in India and the connection between land and food. Her Tamil Nadu family taught her that everything has meaning. Colors are symbolic, flavors are sacred, and bringing purpose to everyday things makes them more beautiful—from a brushstroke that ignites an idea to a bite that transports you. Beauty can exist everywhere—especially on your plate.
17. Wall Decor XL Customizable Food Travel Map
Help them keep track of their culinary adventures with this customizable food map which doubles as wall decor. Whether it’s marking off must-visit restaurants or documenting favorite dishes, these personalized maps are a fun and practical way to preserve food memories from their travels.
Click here to get the Customizable World Map
The maps are laminated and expertly made in Charlotte, North Carolina by a long standing small family map business. The map outline design is made by professional cartographers. Each map is printed on high-quality paper protected with a laminate on both sides. Use dry/wet erase markers to write on the map, then cleanly wipe away.
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Get them in USA or World edition – or both!
18. Kamsah Hand Made and Hand Painted Moroccan Ceramic Tagine Pot
This stunning bohemian turquoise tagine will transport anyone right back to the souks of Marrakesh. Kamsah’s ceramic earthenware pot is perfect for both cooking and serving food. With his colorful kitchen cookware your loved ones will be able to entertain guests by cooking Moroccan dishes like a pro.
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The base of the tagine is wide and shallow helping to form a tight seal allowing stream to rise and condensation to fall back over the food. Use the tagine for a variety of foods, not just Moroccan. It’s also ideal for serving foods when having people over for a party or get together.
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We also love that the tagine dishes are made in North Africa by a woman owned company. Each one is indeed made by hand hence the unique design.
Add Tagines and Couscous: Delicious recipes for Moroccan one-pot cooking recipe book!
19. Global Cheese Selection Gift Basket by iGourmet
Treat them to a gourmet cheese selection box that delivers a curated selection of artisanal cheeses from different 9 different international destinations. From French Gruyere and Italian Gorgonzola to English Cheddar, these carefully crafted gift boxes are sure to tantalize the taste buds of any cheese lover and inspire future culinary adventures!
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Hand packed and wrapped, iGourmet ships these boxes expedited in an insulated package to ensure freshness. Pair your gift with this stunning bamboo cheese board for the perfect gift.
20. Masterclass: International Cooking Classes
Give the gift of culinary skills with online cooking classes taught by celebrity chefs from around the world. MasterClass is a gift that keeps on giving (and an experience that lasts a lifetime). 200+ instructors. 2500+ Lessons (on all topics, not just food).
Click here to give the gift of MasterClass Subscription
If you’ve never heard of the sensation that MasterClass has become, it is essentially an e-learning platform that gives you access to some of the world’s biggest celebrities and experts. It offers a mix of practical tools, insights into celebrities’ lives, and the ability to learn from authorities in their fields.
Indeed, MasterClass subscription is designed to be a gift – with an option to simply purchase online and send it to a loved one with a personalized note. What an excellent and thoughtful way to keep your loved ones inspired.
Give them a gift of learning about culinary techniques with the world’s best. We’re talking about the likes of Jose Andres, Wolfgang Puck, Thomas Keller of the famed French Laundry, or Gordon Ramsey. Our favorite class, however, is by Dominique Crenn.
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With three James Beard awards and a three-Michelin-starred restaurant, Chef Dominique Crenn has transcended traditional vegetarian fare by treating cooking as a kind of poetic expression. Now the celebrated chef invites you to discover inspired vegetarian cooking. Following a full tasting menu of recipes, learn how to elevate your techniques, minimize waste, and turn vegetarian dishes into works of art.
21. Atlas World of Coffee Club Discovery Set – Gourmet Coffee Sampler
Know someone that loves coffee? Gift them the world’s best gourmet roasts selection! Consider Atlas Coffee Club your global Coffee Tour Guides! The World of Coffee sampler box includes 8, 1.8-ounce bags of specialty coffee from 8 different countries. As a bonus, they include picturesque post cards from each country and tasting note cards for each roast.
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From the world’s most prominent coffee producing countries to coffees you can’t find anywhere else––we curate the Top 1% of the world’s best coffee. Artfully roast each batch to accentuate flavors unique to the region. And deliver it fresh. Guaranteed.
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In your pursuit of delicious coffee with Atlas you’re supporting coffee quality, passionate farmers, and sustainability. They pay well above market prices for our coffee, helping to ensure ethically sustainable farming practices year over year. What’s not to love?
22. Sterling Silver Pizza Earrings
Does jewelry get any more adorable? If you’re looking for a small gift for a food travel lover who happens to wear earrings, look no further. These cute yet classy dangly pizza earrings are made with 925 sterling silver plus with cubic zirconias. They are hypoallergenic, lead-free and suitable for long-term wear both while traveling and back home.
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23. Give the Gift of Netflix Food Travel Shows
Last but not least… We complete the list of gifts for food travelers with a gold old Netflix subscription credit! Sometimes all you need is a good old evening session of Netflix and chill to satisfy all your food travel cravings in between trips. Give the gift of Netflix with a Netflix gift card which your loved ones can use as credit to pay for their subscription.
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Netflix is literally what got us through the pandemic. We found them so inspiring we wrote a whole dedicated post about it. Read Quarantine and Chill: 10 Best Food Travel Shows On Netflix and learn more about our favorite food travel shows.
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Best Gifts for Food Travelers
With these 23 thoughtful gifts, you can fuel the wanderlust and passion for food of the mindful food traveler in your life. Whether they’re exploring the bustling markets of Asia or sampling the delicacies of Europe, these gifts for food travelers are sure to enhance their culinary adventures and create lasting memories along the way. Happy travels and bon appétit!
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What else would you add to this list of gifts for food travelers? Let us know in the comments or tag @eightyflavors on socials!
OUR TRIED AND TESTED FOOD TRAVEL RESOURCES: Book a hotel with Booking.com. Search for the best flight deals on Skyscanner. Find the best local food tours on Viator. Browse curated conscious group trips with GAdventures. Get your travel insurance with World Nomads.
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