Five Star Gift Ideas

For your mom who has a passion for exploring abandoned buildings and urban exploration, I have some unique and meaningful gift ideas that will surely make her birthday extra special.

1. Photography Equipment: Help your mom capture the beauty of the abandoned places she explores by gifting her high-quality photography equipment. Consider a professional camera, lenses, a tripod, or even a drone, so she can document her adventures with precision and creativity.

2. Urban Exploration Guidebooks: Enhance your mom's knowledge and inspire her explorations by giving her guidebooks on urban exploration. These books can provide her with fascinating insights into the history and stories behind different abandoned places, helping her plan her future explorations more effectively.

3. Customized Urbex Vest: Surprise your mom with a personalized urbex vest that she can wear during her expeditions. You can have her name or a quote related to urban exploration embroidered on it. The vest can also have plenty of pockets to conveniently carry small equipment like flashlights, gloves, or maps.

4. Portable Power Bank: Since urban exploration often takes adventurers to remote and off-grid locations, a portable power bank is an essential item. Gift your mom a high-capacity power bank, ensuring she never runs out of juice for her camera, smartphone, or other electronic gadgets during her explorations.

5. Online Urban Exploration Course: Help your mom enhance her skills and knowledge by enrolling her in an online urbex course. These courses cover topics such as safety precautions, historical research, photographic techniques, and storytelling through exploration. It will give her a deeper understanding of the art and ethics of urban exploration.

6. Abandoned Places Wall Art: Decorate your mom's living space with beautiful wall art featuring abandoned places she may have explored or places she dreams of visiting. Look for prints or canvases that capture the eerie beauty and nostalgia of these unique locations.

7. Travel Backpack or Duffle Bag: A durable and spacious backpack or duffle bag designed specifically for adventurers would be an excellent gift for your mom. Look for one with multiple compartments and strong straps to ensure her safety and comfort while exploring abandoned buildings.

8. Historical Fiction Books: If your mom enjoys reading, consider gifting her some well-researched historical fiction novels based on abandoned places and urban exploration. These books can transport her to different eras and locations, further fueling her fascination with forgotten places.

9. Gift Cards: If you're unsure about specific items, consider giving your mom gift cards to outdoor or photography stores. This way, she can choose exactly what she needs or desires for her urban exploration adventures.

10. Plan a Guided Exploration Trip: Surprise your mom with a guided tour to an abandoned location she has always wanted to visit. Many cities offer urban exploration tours conducted by professionals who can provide historical context and ensure safety during the exploration.

Remember to consider your mom's safety and encourage her to prioritize safety precautions during her urban explorations. With these thoughtful gift ideas, you can show your mom just how much you appreciate her passions and support her adventurous spirit.

Or you can get her a star map with the date when she was born.

Alice Dickinson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I made a map for my mums birthday and she absolutely loved it. Definitely buying another one soon, probably for another family member or friend”