a bit of special treatment
London is one of those transit cities where people visit on the way to or from an exotic destination, it’s the epicenter of European backpacking tours, and quite possibly one of the most exciting cities to visit in general. I try to gift each visitor of mine with a little token to remember their time and make their visit a little easier. A London visitor gift set is the way to go.
Though this gift-set is specific to London, you can apply these picks to just about any city in the world. If you have any additional ideas of what else to include, I’m always looking for a bit of inspiration, so please do share!
notebook + pen
I try to think like a tourist myself. When I travel I usually take lots of notes, almost like a diary. Keeping notes of where I eat, sleep, hangout. Sometimes I try to document my experience and how I feel about something or a particular place. Looking back at some of these notes from previous travels is always so exciting and of course those notes are then handed over to people who are planning a trip to a city I’ve also visited.
travel card
This is one of the more obvious ones that I keep on hand for a traveler. The oyster cards in London gets you on trains and buses so you can travel through the city. I always have a few on hand with at least £5 on it. This saves any worry or headache for my visitor!
postcard + stamps
When I traveled with friends to the Orkney Islands in Scotland, two of the girls from our group would spend just a few minutes at the end of the day to write a postcard to their best friend or family. I’ve since adopted that habit and I absolutely love the idea of sending snail mail, especially when on an adventure.
special travel guide
Usually people traveling to a new or foreign city have their own travel books or some notes written down of places to visit. So I like to enhance their experience and give them a guide too! A tea & cake guide for the quintessential c&é girl or a pub guide with beer details for my guy friends is quite possibly a great gift and fun way for them to personalize their visit to the city. An alternative to this bit of the London visitor gift set would be to take them around and give them a tour!
