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10 Wonderful Valentine’s Gift Ideas For The Globetrotter Who Has Everything
By Mikelle Leow, 28 Jan 2021
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Finding a gift for someone you treasure can be tricky, especially when that someone has been around the world and seen so many things.
With the outlook for travel still looking a tad cloudy, this Valentine’s Day will be the perfect time to cheer up the globetrotter of your life with a unique gift that rouses their worldly curiosity.
We’ve rounded up a variety of Valentine’s Day gift ideas that are sure to stand out from the souvenir collection of the wanderluster who seems to have everything. Take a look.
1. Slow Dance: A mesmerizing picture frame that makes real-world objects ‘move’ in slow motion
Image via Wonder Machines
Video via Wonder Machines
Instead of sending them flowers, how about this enthralling Slow Dance picture frame by Wonder Machines that turns flowers and other real objects into a slow-motion showcase? The sculpture plays with human visual perception to emulate objects moving in slow motion. A fascinating choreography of art, technology, and science that inspires endless wonder, Slow Dance is a romantic display that will never wilt.
The picture frame starts out as a blank canvas that can be changed up when the urge calls for it. You choose your muse—it can be some flowers you picked one day, and a feather the next, or even a bunch of weeds you found on the ground. With various modes available, each object will also dance differently.
People venture out to the great outdoors for many reasons. They may want to slow down, gain inspiration from their surroundings, or feel rejuvenated by the sight of something new. With Wonder Machines’ Slow Dance optical illusion picture frame, your braveheart explorer can have it all within their direct line of vision, every day at home.
2. Hako Incense White Set: A Japanese handcrafted leaf-shaped incense set to soothe them from the elements
Image via POJ Studio
Image via POJ Studio
Just as a year always has its seasons, this exquisite set of leaf-shaped incenses—the first and only Washi paper incenses—by POJ Studio is guaranteed to ease the nerves of anyone who needs a little respite with Mother Nature. The beautiful Hako Incense Set is handcrafted by a family business that has been around for over 120 years in Awaji Island, where the Japanese incense culture began.
The incense set arrives with six varied leaf shapes, each of a different scent: Spicy Jasmine, Elegance Citrus, Smoky Cinnamon, White Floral, Green Grass, and True Aqua. Present them on the accompanying ceramic plate, and you’ve got a stunning conversation-starter on the table. The collection also includes a non-flammable mat.
When the seasons turn, you’d be hard-pressed not to refresh your plate with the variety’s seasonal refills. The ‘Autumn’ version introduces new designs like a Ginkgo leaf and scents such as Sudachi and Osmothus, while the ‘Winter’ edition gets festive with Holly and Sawtooth Oak incenses along with fragrances like Fir Tree and Sweet Ginger.
3. Everest Whiskey Glasses: One-of-a-kind luxury glasses to toast to the highest points of their week
Image via 63 Above Store
Image via 63 Above Store
Congratulate your loved one for overcoming the odds and basically moving mountains after a long day with a pair of 3D Everest Whiskey Glasses modeled after the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest. Creating each scotch glass is a climb in itself—apart from the initial six months of perfecting the mountain’s structure, every piece is hand-blown and takes over 12 hours to complete, and hence, no two glasses are identical.
Each set arrives with two rocks glasses, and is packed in a luxurious box with protective cushioning.
4. David Vase: A classic yet whimsical home accent of world-famous marbles
Image via SIND STUDIO
Image via SIND STUDIO
The most recognizable schlong in the world, attracting millions each year, is now a home décor item. The David Vase is sculpted in the likeness of Michelangelo’s vision of the perfect man, and offers ample storage in those solid thighs.
Apart from being a vase, the cheeky display piece can be used as a small storage unit or serving dish. For whatever reason, it is also microwave- and dishwasher-safe, because you do you.
5. Kodak Scanza Digital Film Scanner: A high-resolution scanner to eternalize their priceless film memories
Image via Kodak
Image via Kodak
Capturing photos used to be a more sentimental and exclusive process, so, naturally, those moments would have felt more special too. Preserve those memories with the versatile Kodak Scanza Digital Film Scanner, which easily digitizes and optimizes films for a new lease of life.
Within seconds, the scanner converts films like 35mm, 126, 110, Super 8, and 8mm negatives into JPEGs of 14/22MP resolution to be preserved, edited, printed, and shared.
6. Turkish Mosaic Lamp: A vibrant handmade stained-glass lamp to chase the gloom away
Image via CopperBull
Image via CopperBull
Who needs fancy wallpaper when you’ve got walls with gorgeous kaleidoscopic colors bouncing off from this handmade Turkish Mosaic Lamp? The vivid Tiffany-style lighting is intricately adorned with mosaic glass pieces, beads, and a hanging leaf, and will be the apple of any travel lover’s eye.
Available in 18 dazzling options, the lamp is also simple to operate, and is designed in Turkey for North American households. It comes with a compatible plug and socket, as well as an easily reachable on/off switch.
7. Frida Earrings: Adorable Frida Kahlo-inspired accessories for the courageous and artistic soul
Image via MIABEAU
Image via MIABEAU
Inspired by one of art history’s most beloved female icons, these charming beaded Frida Earrings will put a smile on the face of any enthusiast of Mexican culture and Frida Kahlo.
The colorful earrings are lovingly handcrafted with high-quality Miyuki beads, and come with a powerful message famously uttered by the Mexican artist: “Feet, why do I need you when I have wings to fly?”
8. KNOW YOUR STARS Light Cube: An awe-inspiring lamp to beguile stargazers
Image via UNIQCUBE
Image via UNIQCUBE
It’s rare to look up and be able to find a sky full of stars nowadays. With the KNOW YOUR STARS Light Cube, the stars will always align for your Valentine, illuminating their room with constellations every night.
The lamp isn’t just a star-studded display, but it also educates about the constellations. Its top surface features the constellations, while the sides and bottom areas portray large representations of them.
9. Pictar Pro: A click-worthy smartphone grip that transforms their device into a pro camera
Image via Pictar World
Image via Pictar World
We’ve all heard the saying: “the best camera is the one you have with you.” These wise words can’t be more true for wanderlusters who love to capture candid moments.
With how advanced smartphone photography has become, there’s little reason to bring bulky professional camera equipment out every day. Delight your Instagram-loving Valentine with the Pictar Pro, a firm smartphone grip that combines the benefits of phone and DSLR photography with external camera controls and an ergonomic satin-finish brass body.
Aside from sporting external controls like a Multi-State Shutter Release Button, Rocker Zoon Switch, Exposure Compensation Wheel, Smart Wheel, and a detachable viewfinder, the smart accessory has an accompanying app with pro photography features, such as manual, shutter, ISO priority modes, and more. The tool can also be connected to a tripod, lenses, and other add-ons.
10. Egyptian Perfume Bottle Set: A stunning array of hand-blown bottles to enliven their vanity display
Image via CraftsofEgypt
These timeless perfume bottles, crafted through an ancient Egyptian glass-blowing technique, will elevate the vanity display of a sweetheart who dreams of visiting the Egyptian street markets.
Each vibrant set arrives with 10 assorted “genie-style” pyrex glass vials that are all so dainty, and you’ll appreciate the craftsmanship that goes behind them.
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