Welcome to Hand-Picked, a curated series highlighting the travel gear and goods our staff truly love. From practical essentials to playful extras, these are the items that make travel fun—and shopping even better! Each pick is independently selected by our editors, and if you make a purchase through our links, Only In Your State may earn a commission.
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There is nothing that makes me happier than picking out the perfect gift. Friends often ask me for ideas of what to gift to their family, children, partners, friends… the challenge of finding that special item (or experience) is my favorite kind of adrenaline rush. And because of this, the holiday season is like my version of sky diving.
Our team of travel experts here at Only In Your State joined me in selecting our favorite travel gifts of the season. We’ve hand-picked 24 gifts that we own and love and would joyfully wrap up with a shiny bow for other travel lovers in our lives. We’ve chosen a variety of options, from candles to books, to the perfect travel shoes and bags. There is also a wide range of prices for any gifting budget. Pick out a few to gift this season and maybe even send some of these ideas to those who are shopping for you. It may be the holiday season, but it is also always travel season in our minds.
Best Travel Gifts of 2024
Why We Love Them: How fun is this candle? I love picking out meaningful gifts and this one is perfect for the woman in your life who can’t help but plan another trip. Or, maybe this is you and this candle needs to make its way into your own stocking! The LEADO store on Amazon actually has several unique gifts and it’s worth checking out.
Where to Buy Them: Shop this candle and more on Amazon.
Price (at time of publication): $16.99
Bonus: Manager of Editorial Megan Shute swears by these rechargeable USB lighters – add one to your favorite candle lover’s stocking, and they will not be disappointed.
Why We Love It: We’ve tried some pretty spiffy eye masks, but have you ever experienced an eye massager? The Bob & Brad EyeOasis 2 is as relaxing as it gets. With adjustable pressure & heat settings, this is a must-have if you want to tune out the world and treat yourself. It’s the first thing we reach for when we feel a migraine coming on!
Where To Buy It: Buy Now On Amazon
Price (at time of publication): $59.99 (normally $74.99)
Why We Love Them: It’s safe to say I am in my sneaker era and I know I’m not alone. When I discovered Kizik shoes, especially their sneakers, I felt like I discovered gold at the end of the rainbow. I love that the brand is size inclusive (I have big feet) and you literally just slip these on and go. Hands-free shoes! This makes them perfect for travel and the fact that these go with everything means no over-packing necessary.
Where to Buy Them: Check out the Milan sneaker and several other styles (boots, too!) on the Kizik website.
Price (at time of publication): $149
Why We Love Them: I discovered Frankie Jean while in Austin with my daughter and once I saw the Y’ALL Baseball Cap, I knew it would make the perfect souvenir — and travel hat! I always travel with a baseball hat; they’re handy for post-plane hair and offer protection from the elements. Frankie Jean has an array of adorable caps for non-y’allers, too, with all 50 states represented in the web store.
Where to Buy It: Visit Frankie Jean online for this hat and many others!
Price (at time of publication): $32
Why We Love Them: The Yoto Mini is an excellent gadget for kids on the go. Physical cards allow children to expand their imagination through audiobooks, music, activities, and educational audio. Manager of Editorial Megan Shute purchased the mini-player for her daughter’s 4th birthday earlier this year ahead of an overseas move and has been endlessly impressed: “Not only did it replace her standard sound machine with its white noise options, but it has given us another portable screen-free entertainment option for at home and while traveling. The Yoto is also perfect for anyone who asks what your child wants for the holidays — cards for their new Yoto collection, please!”
Where to Buy Them: Yoto is available on their website and Amazon.
Price (at time of publication): $69.99 for player
Why We Love Them: The Vuori Performance Joggers might just be the most comfortable piece of clothing we own. The buttery-soft, stretchy material is the perfect weight, and the slim yet relaxed fit is one of the most universally flattering styles we’ve tried. Engagement Editor Meg Archer has gifted these to many people over the last few years: “I have yet to hear anything but rave reviews (and a bit of friendly shaming for spawning new obsessions). Don’t be surprised if these just so happen to, umm… multiply… in your closet. I couldn’t stop at just one pair.”
Bonus: The matching Vuori Halo Performance Hoodie is one of our favorite lightweight layers for all types of travel!
Where To Buy Them: Buy Now From Vuori
Price (at time of publication): $94
Why We Love Them: If you have a friend or family member who loves to travel and loves bags (who doesn’t?), then this Calpak tote bag is the ultimate gift. When I say ultimate, I mean it, because this is the ultimate bag. My own tote bag is pictured above, when used on an overnight trip. I’ve also used it as a carry-on bag on flights, to tote sports equipment around for my kids, and for a weekend getaway. It is much larger than it looks in this photo and keeps everything organized. It also wipes clean!
Where to Buy Them: Calpak has countless travel bags, but you can find this particular one on their website.
Price (at time of publication): $131.75
Why We Love Them: I’ve purchased two of these portable hammocks with lightweight frames throughout the years — one as a gift for my father and one for myself after realizing how fantastic the hammock was. While it’s not a travel product, per se, it has made my everyday life feel more like a vacation, something we could all use a bit more of these days.
Where to Buy Them: Buy Now On Amazon
Price (at time of publication): $69.99
Why We Love Them: All of the staff at Only In Your State loves to represent their roots and Wear Your Roots allows you to do that in a fashionable – and comfortable – way. We love the wears from this Montana-based company and we happen to believe that these hoodies, shirts, hats, and more make the perfect gift.
Where to Buy Them: Shop now on the Wear Your Roots website
Price (at time of publication): Varies by Product
Why We Love It: It’s taken several trips for me to figure out my perfect “weekender bag that’s TSA approved,” but I’ve found my perfect carry on with the TOBIQ Colorado 30L. An Instagram ad caught my eye during a late-night scroll session and I was intrigued by the colorful compartments and versatility of the bag, which can be carried as a duffle or as a backpack (I prefer the backpack for even weight distribution and airport navigation.) Made of durable, weather-resistant recycled materials, I’ve stashed this bag under my seat and in the overhead compartment; it’s easy to maneuver and the top zip pocket is perfect for easy phone/ID access.
Bonus: I loved this carry on bag so much, I purchased TOBIQ’s Toiletry Bag; it fits perfectly inside one of the Colorado’s four compartments and has a smart, intuitive design with the brand’s signature “plethora of zippered pouches and pockets.”
Where to Buy Them: Visit tobiqtravel.com to purchase the Colorado 30L and/or Toiletry Bag.
Price (at time of publication): $199 (Colorado 30L)/$69 (Toiletry Bag)
Why We Love Them: The Zestt Dreamsoft Travel Scarf doubles as a blanket, making it the perfect travel accessory for year-round adventures – especially on airplanes! Made from organic cotton and easy to wash and care for, we have even used this piece as a makeshift picnic blanket while traveling.
Where to Buy Them: Buy Now On Amazon
Price (at time of publication): $50
Why I Love It: This raincoat is absolutely perfect: it’s light (12.4 ounces!) and super packable, “self stuffing” into one of its pockets in a Houdini-like feat. The hood is generously sized to fit over a hat and has a cord-and-hook design that keeps rain out (seriously — this photo was taken after a trip to Portland, Oregon, where its water resistance was put to the test!). I purchased my Torrentshell five years ago and it still looks brand new, the fabric has never snagged or ripped despite being put through the ringer!
Bonus: The Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Rain Jacket comes in men’s sizes, too!
Where to Buy It: Buy it now on REI.
Price (at time of publication): $179 (both men’s and women’s)
Why We Love Them: I love gifting books. Maybe it’s the writer in me or the nostalgia I feel every time I sit down and open up an actual book. Coffee table books make for great gifts and I absolutely love this collection of photography of New York City. Whether you know someone who loves NYC or has a wanderlust for the Big Apple, this gorgeous book just needs a bow on top and it’s ready to gift.
Where to Buy Them: Buy this book and others in the collection on Amazon.
Price (at time of publication): $19.78
Why We Love Them: A well-stocked first aid kit is essential for any traveler, and we love these small Welly kits. They’re the perfect option to keep in your car, diaper bag, or carry-on for accidents on the go. Another excellent stocking stuffer for anyone in your life.
Where to Buy Them: Buy Now On Walmart
Price (at time of publication): $9.70
Why We Love Them: The OluKai Pehuea Lī Sneaker is lightweight and breathable, but also extremely comfortable and surprisingly supportive. It’s our go-to shoe when we know we’re going to be on our feet all day! We love that they can be worn as either sneakers or slides, so they’re easy to slip off when going through TSA checks. Plus, the style goes with just about everything.
Where To Buy Them: Buy Now From OluKai
Price (at time of publication): $110
Why I Love It: Fact: Airplanes are notoriously dry, dry, dry. No matter how much water I drink both before and during the flight, I always find myself in a hydration deficit for days. My skin feels so tight and parched during flights, and while I’ve been known to slap on a sheet mask at 12,000 feet, my 11 year old’s mortification on a recent trip had me rethinking this strategy. My solution? BioRepublic’s Lost Baggage biocellulose eye masks. These mini moisturizers contain an uber-hydrating cocktail of peptides, hyaluronic acid, squalene, rose water, and vitamin E that feel oh-so-refreshing on parched skin.
Bonus: Each of these little masks has enough moisture that I’m able to massage the excess into the rest of my face after my brief, in-flight spa moment.
Where to Buy It: I have a BioRepublic Lost Baggage Under Eye Emergency Repair Mask Subscribe & Save order through Amazon — you’ll get a slight discount if you set this up!
Price (at time of publication): 3/$15.00
Why I Love It: I am a dedicated Stanley girl, but when I travel, I like to keep things as light and portable as possible. A recent trip to Washington D.C. had me singing the praises of my Hydaway Collapsible Water Bottle, especially after paying $6 for a tiny bottle of water the afternoon we arrived and embarked sans water. I love the bottle’s muted color options (I have the Hydaway in Twilight), sturdy handle, and fuss-free cleaning; fully extended it holds 17 ounces of water, making this smart little number perfect for filling up on the go.
Where to Buy Them: The Hydaway Collapsible Water Bottle is available at several online merchants; I purchased through REI. Available here on Amazon.
Price (at time of publication): $27.95.
Why We Love Them: This is one of those things that we don’t know how we traveled without them. Packing cubes keep things organized, save space in a suitcase, and take the pain out of the packing process. If you know and love someone who travels, this set would make the perfect gift.
Where to Buy Them: There are so many options for packing cubes on Amazon, but we particularly LOVE this set.
Price (at time of publication): $16.99 for 8 cubes
Why We Love Them: I’ve been a fan of Beis for years now, starting with the Weekender (it’s my absolute favorite travel bag for short car trips or flying and is surprisingly roomy). I recently purchased another Beis item — the backpack. With a padded interior sleeve, two water bottle pockets, and plenty of organization built-in — we’re talking zippered interior pockets, pen slots, a key leash, and more — this is the best backpack I’ve ever owned. It also has a full-zip opening, so it’s easy to pack, and the trolley pass-through makes it the perfect carry-on companion. This olive beauty is officially my new favorite personal item while traveling, and I’ve already brought it on several trips.
Where to Buy Them: Buy Now On Beis
Price (at time of publication): $88
Why We Love Them: We bought this set of two accessory organizers for a recent trip and think they would make a fun stocking stuffer filled with all sorts of small and useful travel goodies — chapstick, hair ties, mini lotions, bandaids, etc. The gift recipient can then use the organizers for travel.
Where to Buy Them: Buy Now On Amazon
Price (at time of publication): $17.66
Why We Love It: The sleek style of the Away Everywhere Zip Backpack looks at home in just about any environment, making it a great transition bag if you need to hop right from a flight into a work meeting (or want to start exploring as soon as you land). It’s water-resistant, has a padded laptop sleeve to keep your devices safe, and the full wrap-around zipper makes it incredibly easy to grab what you need in a cramped airplane seat. I love it!
Where To Buy It: Buy Now From Away
Price (at time of publication): $195
Why We Love It: Engagement Editor Meg Archer recently travel-tested this high-end aluminum travel case, and it can only be described as the Lamborghini of Luggage: “The Sterling Pacific 40L Travel Case is hands down the best I’ve ever owned or reviewed. It’s stunning inside and out, timelessly stylish, and rolls like a dream. Honestly, I didn’t know luggage could move like this.” It’s undeniably a splurge, but if you’re looking for a piece of eye-catching yet understated luxury-tier luggage, this is it.
Where To Buy It: Buy Now From Sterling Pacific
Price (at time of publication): $2,150
Why We Love It: Throw out all your assumptions about generators. The Anker Power Bank Portable Generator is all-electric (so it’s totally silent), super compact, and has a massive 60,000 mAh capacity that can power multiple devices dozens of times on a single charge. It also retains an impressive 85% charge after a whole year of non-use, making it absolutely vital during emergencies. This bad boy kept us in touch with family during a multi-day blackout, but we also love it for camping trips and off-grid adventures.
Where To Buy It: Buy Now On Amazon
Price (at time of publication): $149.99
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Uma sinagoga foi incendiada por incendiários não identificados no australiano cidade de Melbourne na sexta-feira, disse a polícia.
O incêndio começou às 4h10 (17h10 GMT) na Sinagoga Adass Israel, enquanto alguns fiéis já estavam lá dentro, disse a polícia.
O incêndio deixou grande parte do prédio destruído e uma pessoa ficou ferida.
“Houve algumas batidas em uma porta com algum líquido jogado dentro e foi aceso, as poucas pessoas dentro da sinagoga correram para fora da porta dos fundos, uma delas se queimou”, disse Benjamin Klein, membro do conselho da Sinagoga Adass Israel, à Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
O incêndio na sinagoga, incendiado na década de 1960 por sobreviventes do Holocausto, foi apagado por equipes de bombeiros
Investigadores suspeitam de ataque deliberado
A polícia suspeita que dois homens usando máscaras atearam fogo intencionalmente à sinagoga.
Uma testemunha que entrou na sinagoga para as orações matinais viu “dois indivíduos usando máscaras”, disse o detetive inspetor Chris Murray, do esquadrão de incêndio criminoso e explosivos da Polícia de Victoria, aos jornalistas no local.
“Eles pareciam estar espalhando algum tipo de acelerador nas instalações”, disse ele.
“Acreditamos que foi deliberado. Acreditamos que foi um alvo. O que não sabemos é por quê.”
O primeiro-ministro Anthony Albanese condenou o ataque à sinagoga e disse que não havia lugar para anti-semitismo na Austrália.
“Esta violência, intimidação e destruição num local de culto é um ultraje. Este ataque colocou vidas em risco e visa claramente criar medo na comunidade”, disse Albanese num comunicado.
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Esta semana, o Talibã anunciou que mais de 100 pessoas foram presas no Nordeste Afeganistão por supostamente cultivar papoula do ópio.
As prisões foram feitas em uma região que já havia desafiado a proibição oficial da cultura implementada em 2022, pelo que o Taleban chamou de Afeganistão.
“Seu líder supremo, Hibatullah Akhundzada, busca reduzir a produção de ópio a zero”, disse à DW Abdul Haq Akhund Hamkar, vice-ministro de combate ao narcotráfico do Ministério do Interior do Afeganistão.
O ópio é feito da papoula do ópio, que por sua vez é o produto básico das drogas pesadas heroína e morfina.
Até 2022, o Afeganistão era o país com a maior área de cultivo de papoula de ópio do mundo.
A proibição levou a um registro Queda de 95% nas colheitas de papoula em 2023.
De acordo com o Gabinete das Nações Unidas contra a Droga e o Crime, o rendimento dos agricultores provenientes vendas de ópio caiu de cerca de 1,36 mil milhões de dólares (1,29 mil milhões de euros) em 2022 para 110 milhões de dólares (104 milhões de euros) em 2023.
O ópio permanece incomparável
A proibição atingiu duramente agricultores como Asadollah. O camponês do sul do Afeganistão está a lutar para sobreviver depois de já não lhe ser permitido cultivar ópio, passados cerca de 20 anos.
“Nossos campos não são mais tão férteis como antes”, disse Asadollah à DW. “Mesmo que as culturas de ópio tivessem sido proibidas no Alcorão”, disse Asadollah, “elas teriam nos mantido vivos e nos salvado da fome”.
“No momento, só ganhe uma fração do que costumávamos ganhar com o cultivo do ópio”, disse Asadollah.
Outros agricultores tentaram mudar para cereais ou feijões.
Mas Hazratali, um agricultor do sul do Afeganistão, disse à DW que existem grandes desafios.
“A quantidade de água necessária é demasiado elevada, o risco de pragas está a aumentar e a quantidade de trabalho é enorme”, disse Hazratali.
“O cultivo do ópio era muito mais fácil e lucrativo”, acrescentou Hazratali.
Os talibãs “ainda não apresentaram um plano para os agricultores que já não têm permissão para cultivar papoilas de ópio”, disse à DW Zalmai Afzali, antigo porta-voz do Ministério Antinarcóticos do Afeganistão.
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O Afeganistão é um dos países mais pobres do mundo, com até 80% da sua população trabalhando na agricultura.
Em comparação com outras culturas, o cultivo do ópio é muito mais rentável, mesmo durante as secas.
Portanto, representou uma fonte segura de renda para muitos agricultores.
Muitos socialmente grupos desfavorecidoscomo desempregados e mulheres nas regiões rurais, também beneficiaram disto.
Agora estas pessoas perderam a sua fonte de rendimento.
Considerando o seca atual e as difíceis condições climáticas no Afeganistão, não existem à vista muitas outras opções economicamente viáveis e amigas do ambiente.
Antes de os talibãs tomarem o poder em 2021, o governo do Afeganistão não teve sucesso no combate ao cultivo de papoula.
“Houve duas razões principais para isso”, disse o ex-porta-voz Afzali.
“Em primeiro lugar, as estratégias foram desenvolvidas fora do Afeganistão e não funcionaram como planeado no terreno. E, em segundo lugar, não fomos capazes de implementar estes planos por razões de segurança e devido aos ataques talibãs”, disse ele.
Produção de papoula volta a crescer
No passado, a milícia terrorista Taliban costumava financiar as suas atividades através do tráfico de droga.
Segundo os especialistas, até 60% do rendimento anual dos talibãs provinha do cultivo e do comércio de drogas até à tomada do poder.
Os Taliban reduziram drasticamente a produção de ópio durante o seu primeiro período de governo, de 1996 a 2001.
Desde que a proibição total das papoilas do ópio entrou em vigor em 2022, custou aos Taliban a simpatia dos agricultores nas zonas rurais.
“Precisamos de ajuda internacional para os agricultores. Estamos sob sanções. A população sofre com a pobreza. E há muitos toxicodependentes. Gostaríamos de trabalhar em conjunto com organizações internacionais”, disse o vice-ministro da luta contra o narcotráfico, Abdul Haq Akhund Hamkar. , disse à DW.
Em Novembro, o Gabinete das Nações Unidas contra a Droga e o Crime informou que o cultivo de ópio no Afeganistão tinha aumentou em 19% em 2024 em comparação com o ano anterior e apesar da proibição.
A área cultivada é de 12.800 hectares (30.720 acres), segundo a ONU.
Reza Shirmohammadi contribuiu para este artigo, que foi publicado originalmente em alemão.
Agência Brasil
A venda de bilhetes especiais para a noite de Réveillon no Rio de Janeiro começará na próxima segunda-feira (9). A concessionária MetrôRio anunciou nesta quinta (5) que, na virada do ano, os bilhetes serão digitais e poderão ser comprados pelo aplicativo ou site da empresa. A partir das 19h do dia 31 até as 5h do dia 1º de janeiro, só poderá utilizar o metrô quem tiver os bilhetes digitais já comprados anteriormente. 
A venda especial de bilhetes para a noite de ano novo, quando a Praia de Copacabana recebe milhões de visitantes, é uma prática já consolidada no Rio de Janeiro para agilizar o embarque e reduzir as filas nas estações. A Operação Especial de Réveillon já ocorre há 25 anos, e o metrô é a principal forma de chegar à Praia de Copacabana pelas linhas 1, 2 e 4.
Nem mesmo os cartões unitários, pré-pago, Giro, Riocard Mais (Bilhete Único e Vale-Transporte) serão mais aceitos durante a operação especial. Nesse período, também não será possível embarcar pagando por aproximação.
QR Code
Os bilhetes digitais adotados neste ano terão formato de QR code, que os passageiros deverão mostrar para entrar nas estações nos dias 31 de dezembro e 1º de janeiro. Por conta da novidade, a MetrôRio também vai disponibilizar a possibilidade de venda presencial, do dia 9 a 24 de dezembro, em quatro estações do MetrôRio: Pavuna, Central do Brasil, Carioca e Jardim Oceânico, das 9h às 20h. Nessas bilheterias, o passageiro poderá comprar o QR Code impresso em papel.
A partir de 25 de dezembro, só será possível comprar os bilhetes digitais pelo aplicativo ou site, e a venda digital será encerrada às 18h do dia 31 ou antes, caso as passagens se esgotem.
Pessoas com deficiência (PCD), menores de seis anos acompanhados de um adulto com cartão válido de gratuidade ou bilhete digital, e maiores de 65 anos devem apresentar um documento oficial comprobatório nas catracas para embarque nas estações durante a Operação Especial de Réveillon.
A passagem do metrô do Rio de Janeiro custa R$ 7,50, e o preço do bilhete digital será o mesmo dos dias comuns. Ida e volta, portanto, custarão R$ 15.
Cada cliente poderá comprar até 10 unidades por transação, tanto na venda digital quanto nas bilheterias. Os bilhetes especiais serão válidos apenas durante a noite de Réveillon, sem a possibilidade de reembolso ou uso posterior.
Horários
No caso da ida para Copacabana, os clientes devem definir uma faixa de horário em que irão embarcar já no momento da compra dos bilhetes digitais. Estarão disponíveis cinco opções: 19h às 20h; 20h às 21h; 21h às 22h; 22h às 23h; e 23h à meia-noite.
Já na volta, o embarque acontece sem horário fixo, com a utilização do bilhete digital, válido da meia-noite até as 5h do dia 1º de janeiro.
Tanto na ida quanto na volta, a concessionária recomenda que os passageiros deem preferência à estação Siqueira Campos/Copacabana.
A partir de meia-noite, só estarão disponíveis para embarque as estações Cardeal Arcoverde/Copacabana, Siqueira Campos/Copacabana, Cantagalo/Copacabana, General Osório/Ipanema e Jardim Oceânico/Barra da Tijuca.
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