Five Star Gift Ideas

For your mom's birthday, you can find a meaningful and practical gift that aligns with her passion for traveling and backpacking. Here are a few ideas that she might appreciate:

1. Personalized Travel Journal: Help your mom document her adventures by gifting her a beautiful personalized travel journal. She can use it to write about her experiences, jot down memories, and store photos or souvenirs from her trips. Adding her initials or a special message on the cover will make it even more unique and sentimental.

2. Scratch-Off World Map: If your mom loves exploring new destinations, a scratch-off world map can be a wonderful gift. It allows her to mark off the countries she has visited, revealing colorful designs underneath. This interactive map can motivate her to travel more and create a visual representation of all the places she has been.

3. Lightweight Backpacking Gear: As an avid backpacker, your mom probably values quality gear. Consider gifting her some lightweight and practical items such as a compact camping hammock, a portable camping stove, or a durable water bottle with a built-in purifier. These gifts will enhance her outdoor experiences and make her backpacking trips more enjoyable.

4. Travel-themed Jewelry: Surprise your mom with a piece of jewelry that represents her love for travel. Look for necklaces, bracelets, or earrings with travel-inspired charms such as airplanes, compasses, or world maps. This personalized accessory will remind her of her passion even when she's not on the road.

5. Travel Guidebooks or Destination Books: Fuel your mom's wanderlust by gifting her travel guidebooks or destination-specific books. Choose guides that cover her favorite regions or countries, or opt for inspiring travel memoirs and books that dive into the history and culture of places she's interested in. These books can provide her with new ideas and inspiration for her future adventures.

6. Customized Luggage Tags: Help your mom's backpack stand out with a set of customized luggage tags. You can have them engraved with her name, initials, or a special message. These tags will not only add a personal touch to her luggage but also make it easier for her to identify her bag while traveling.

7. Travel-inspired Wall Art: Consider gifting your mom a piece of travel-inspired artwork that she can hang on her wall. Look for prints or paintings depicting her favorite destinations or travel quotes that resonate with her adventurous spirit. This gift will not only decorate her space but also serve as a constant reminder of her love for traveling.

Remember, the most important thing when choosing a gift is to consider your mom's tastes and interests. By selecting something related to her passion for traveling and backpacking, you show that you understand 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”