Top 5 Must Have Gifts for the World Traveler

Travelers aren't always the same people as tourists. Travelers explore the places they visit, tourists just �see' those places. In my travels, I've come up with 5 �can't do without' items, and if you are shopping for a holiday gift for the world traveler in your life, these suggestions may be just what you are looking for to give your world traveler something different, necessary, and useful.

1. Digital Camera Binoculars - VERY COOL! The pair of binoculars I purchased have a optimized 3 megapixel digital camera built in to a optically clear pair of binoculars. These are made by Celestron, a high quality optical company, and have a rugged (easily protected) dual shaft rubber coated element, with a completely functional preview screen and 32 bit memory. The binoculars are 8x32 optical magnification. They gave me a perfect view (and memory capture) of the crocodiles sunning themselves on the sandy beach far enough away that I felt safe from becoming their dinner. Easily downloadable to any PC with a USB port, and it has decent photo software with the package. Around $200. From Celestron, http://www.celestron.com.

2. Rolling Backpack w/Detachable Backpack - This rolling backpack is the perfect world traveler's suitcase! The day pack on the front of the rolling case is great for tossing in a day's worth of snacks, maps and water, and is big enough to add your binocular camera and language translation book! World travelers won't have to scrimp on undies when they have the CalPak 28" rolling Backpack. It is a roomy 12" deep, and has terrific S-shaped shoulder straps for comfort. I easily fit a month's worth of travel into this backpack, and even had room (not much, but some) to bring home souvenirs. A little expensive, but well worth it at around $200. From Ebags, http://www.ebags.com.