Five Star Gift Ideas

If your mom is passionate about urban exploration and urbex, you can find a meaningful and personalized gift that aligns with her interests. Here are a few ideas to consider:

1. Photography Gear: Urban exploration often involves capturing captivating images of abandoned spaces. Consider getting your mom some photography equipment such as a high-quality camera, lenses, or even a tripod. This would allow her to document her explorations and create stunning visuals of the places she discovers.

2. Urbex Guidebooks: Explore the world of urbex together by gifting your mom a collection of guidebooks that provide information about urban exploration sites worldwide. These books can showcase hidden locations, offer historical context, and provide tips for navigating challenging exploration spots. She can use these guidebooks to plan her future explorations and learn more about the places she loves.

3. Customized Map: Create a customized map that pinpoints the urbex locations your mom has visited or dreams of exploring. It could be a beautiful framed map or an interactive online map that she can continually update. This personalized gift would allow her to visualize her exploration journey and reminiscence about the places she has visited.

4. Urbex Clothing and Accessories: There are often unique clothing and accessories designed specifically for urbex enthusiasts. Look for t-shirts, hoodies, or hats featuring urbex-themed artwork or showcase her favorite exploration locations. Additionally, you could consider buying her a durable backpack or jacket designed for urban exploration, ensuring that she's comfortable and well-equipped during her adventures.

5. Photography Workshop or Tour: Enable your mom to enhance her photography skills and broaden her urbex experiences by gifting her a photography workshop or tour tailored specifically for urbex enthusiasts. This would allow her to learn from experienced photographers and explore new urban exploration sites with like-minded individuals.

6. Subscription to Urbex Magazine: Urbex magazines often provide in-depth articles, photographs, and exploration stories from around the world. Gifting your mom a subscription to an urbex magazine would keep her engaged with her passion year-round, offering both inspiration and a sense of community within the urbex community.

7. Customized Artwork: Commission an artist to create a personalized piece of artwork based on your mom's favorite urbex exploration spot. They could transform a photograph she has taken into a beautiful painting, drawing, or even a unique mixed-media artwork. This would serve as a lasting memory of her passion and the places she has explored.

Remember, the most meaningful gifts come from understanding your loved one's interests and passions. By embracing your mom's love for urban exploration and urbex, you can find a gift that not only shows your thoughtfulness but also supports her continued enjoyment of this unique hobby.

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”