Gift Guide 2025: The Perfect Gifts for the Kaladkarin in Your Life
Dec 11, 2025 • Ina Louise Manto
Dec 11, 2025 • Ina Louise Manto
We all have friends who are always on the lookout for the best travel deals, maximize their credit card rewards, know their passport details, and stay up in the wee hours of the morning to book cheap flights. They’re always hopping to the next destination and trust that they will have an itinerary ready in a jiffy for your trip. We love them because they make our hard-earned vacation even better! This yuletide season, show your appreciation for these “kaladkarin’ friends with these practical travel-related gifts:
Horror story: you made it to your destination, but you left one of your pieces of luggage behind. While this is every traveler’s worst nightmare, you can travel with the peace of mind from knowing where your checked-in baggage is when you place a Momax Pinpop Tracker. At just P650, it’s the more affordable option for Apple’s AirTag.
When traveling abroad, one of the first things you need to check is the type of plug that they have, so you can charge your devices and use your tools. You’re lucky if your hotel provides an adapter already, but in case it doesn’t, it’s practical to bring your own instead. The TESSAN Universal Travel Adapter has interchangeable plugs for the US, UK, Australia, Japan, etc., and can charge up to 6 devices at once.

For the Type B traveler friend, a passport holder will be their best friend. There are no more moments of panic and thinking they left their important travel document somewhere. This passport pouch also includes additional compartments for cash, coins, and cards.
Help a friend stay organized by getting them packing cubes. It’s also easier to plan and find outfits when they’re sorted into bags: one for the OOTDs, sleepwear, and undies. Unlike the usual packing cube, the ones you can find at The Paper Bunny have two compartments so that you can pack more.
P.S. The Paper Bunny is finally in the Philippines, with its first international store right at Uptown Mall in BGC.

Every responsible traveler knows the importance of bringing basic medicine, because you might not have immediate access to pharmacies when out and about. Unilab’s Handy Healthy Kit features its best-selling brands against common illnesses such as headaches, muscle aches, diarrhea, cough and cold, and hyperacidity.

Whether it’s beach bumming at a tropical destination or chilling at a cozy campsite, set the mood for a memorable getaway with the JBL Go 4. The compact speaker delivers a punchier bass and up to seven hours of playtime. It’s also dustproof and waterproof, so you can bring it anywhere and everywhere.
For the friend who loves solo travel, the Xiaomi Zoom Stand Selfie Stick is the key to capturing photos and videos on your own. It extends up to 62 inches and already comes with a remote control, so you don’t have to go back and forth to click your camera. Plus, it’s lightweight and compact, making it easy to carry around.
In case you didn’t know, the Japanese luggage brand Lojel is finally in the Philippines, and they have a store you can visit at SM Mall of Asia. Showcasing a timeless and chic design, the Lojel Cubo Small Lite is the perfect carry-on luggage that’s thoughtfully designed. It has a laptop compartment, a quick-access door, and can be expanded when you need extra space. With easy glide wheels, you’ll strut in style in airports and hotels!
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When she’s not writing, Ina’s busy curating playlists that will save her when words don’t work, reading, annoying her cat, or thinking of her next meal.
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