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Sleeper Hoodie by Burton

Berit Thorkelson — Wed, 20 May 2009 11:45:35 +0000

It looks like your basic hoodie, yet, it’s built specifically for travel comfort with features including a removable inflatable neck pillow, stash pocket with ear plugs, zippered internal passport/ticket pocket and a light shield built into the hood. Genius.

Women’s Savvy Dress-Up Wrap Dress by ExOfficio

Berit Thorkelson — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:34:50 +0000

Every traveling girl needs a figure-flattering day-to-evening dress that can emerge from the depths of your suitcase looking fresh and ready to go. Accessorize to make it just your style.

Tee Class Travel Wrap by White+Warren

Berit Thorkelson — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:33:15 +0000

The new pima cotton (and therefore more affordable) version of White+Warren’s cashmere travel wrap. A nice, big all-weather scarf, blanket and wrap in one, it comes in a rainbow of colors.

Vintage postage stamp necklaces by Once Traveled

Berit Thorkelson — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:41:22 +0000

Lovely stamps from all over the world transformed into pendants via Scrabble tiles. Custom orders encouraged.

Thanks, Elaina of Fun Finds for Mom!

Timberline slipper by Keene

Berit Thorkelson — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:54:26 +0000

Slippers that can be worn outside—great for plane rides, lobby dashes and shuffling around the campsite. In my experience, Keen does footwear right.

(Via New York magazine)

World Necklace

Berit Thorkelson — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:56:30 +0000

The continents. They go with everything.

Custom Vintage Map Cuff Links by Anne Holman Jewelry Design

Berit Thorkelson — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:05:37 +0000

Valentine’s Day suggestion: Give him a set of these sterling silver cuff links made with a vintage map featuring a special place—the proposal site, your honeymoon destination, a favorite trip or perhaps your joint dream locale. Awww. So manly-sweet. Get on it, though. Custom orders take one to two weeks.

Passports with Purpose fundraiser: Win prizes including Merino wool long underwear from Joneswears

Berit Thorkelson — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:00:17 +0000

Super soft, durable and natural, wool base layers are an active-travel essential. Win a set of Merino wool long underwear from Joneswears or Ibex, courtesy of Nerd’s Eye View, by entering the Passports with Purpose fundraiser organized by a group of travel bloggers for Heifer International. Just $10 a ticket enters you to win your choice of really cool travel prizes (TrustyPony’s contribution: A palm-sized Solio Magnesium Edition, “the world’s most advanced hybrid charger,” which uses the sun’s power to keep your electronics charged anywhere.)

To enter:
1. Check out all of the prizes here. Write down the code(s) for the prize(s) you want to win.
2. Go to the Passports with Purpose First Giving page. (You can also get there directly from the prizes page.) For each $10 donation you make, you’ll be entered into the raffle for the prize of your choice. Be sure to enter the prize code in the “comments” field on the form. And please, don’t hide your email. We won’t share it, but do need it to tell you if you’ve won. Oh, and yes, First Giving will give you a receipt for your donation. If you work somewhere with gift matching, please provide that information when you make your donation.
3. Tell all your friends so they, too, can enter to win cool prizes while basking in the spirit of the season.
4. Cross your fingers and wait. Winners chosen on December 30th.

Budget-friendly gifts for travelers: Men’s Manhattan boxers by J. Crew

Berit Thorkelson — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:13:35 +0000

Oh so many double entendre possibilities.

Budget-friendly gifts for travelers: Reversible seamless tank by Anthropologie

Berit Thorkelson — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:59:26 +0000

Provides a scoop or a V-neck, depending on which side faces forward. A key layering piece that comes in a dozen colors.

Also: Congratulations to Mary Jo, winner of the Organized Traveler Set, of which the Poketo Travel Journal was the star. Winner of the final giveaway announced tomorrow. Enter here.