Travel journals have long been the most prized possession of many world travelers. Even now, despite the popularity of blogs, social-media sites and digital cameras, there's still nothing easier—or better, some say—than putting pen to paper and recording your recollections along your journey.
Journals also make great gifts for students embarking on educational tours next year. No matter where they're going (or your budget), there is a wide range of journals and accessories for any student traveler.
Kathleen Crislip, who masterfully covers Student Travel for About.com, wrote a great piece, "Travel Journals as Gifts," that offers a lot of suggestions and ideas for journals, pens and other add-ons. Her recommendations include a basic spiral notebook and ballpoint pen to moleskin journals and space pens.
Kathleen also has some other useful travel gift suggestions on her Student Travel Blog, including money belts, book lights and inflatable travel pillows. And, if you're looking for more ideas, the travel site NileGuide just posted its Holiday Traveler's Gift Guide 2008.
Do you have any good gift suggestions for travelers? Please let us know about them in the comments section below.
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