Five Star Gift Ideas

That's a great interest! Here are some meaningful and personal gift ideas for your grandpa who loves cultural exchange programs:

1. Subscription to a cultural exchange network: Give him a subscription to a cultural exchange network such as Cultural Vistas or AFS. These networks connect people across the globe for exchange programs, cultural immersion, and education.

2. Virtual language lessons: Many institutions offer virtual language lessons for people who want to learn a new language. This can help your grandpa prepare for any future cultural exchange programs he may participate in!

3. Travel book: If your grandpa likes to read travel books, give him one that focuses on cultural exchange programs. Some great options include "To the Ends of the Earth: Adventures of an Expedition Photographer" by Peter McBride or "The Innocents Abroad" by Mark Twain.

4. Cookbooks: Since cultural exchange programs often involve trying new and exotic dishes, give your grandpa a cookbook from a foreign country. This will not only satisfy his curiosity about other cultures' food, it will also give him a chance to try cooking some new dishes.

5. Gift card to a cultural festival: Many cities host cultural festivals that celebrate different cultures and traditions. A gift card to one of these festivals will enable your grandpa to immerse himself in a wide variety of activities, including cultural seminars, dance performances, and food tastings.

Or you can get him a star map with an important date you share.