35 Gifts for Little Globetrotters

For aspiring Amelia Earharts, miniature Neil Armstrongs, and other little ones with big imaginations: 35 gifts for a future full of wild adventures.

Give these handcrafted Japanese tops a good spin when you have some downtime.

Price: $21
Available at: spartan-shop.com

Let imaginations run home on the range.

Price: $325
Available at: wolfum.com

Take an illustrated adventure across the globe, from scuba-diving in the Great Barrier Reef to parading down Rio de Janeiro during Carnival.

Price: $17
Available at: amazon.com

Sail the seven seas with Skipper Cat. Embroidered on linen.

Price: $66
Available at: coralandtusk.com

For the traveling artists.

Price: £38
Available at: shop.royalacademy.org.uk

Carry a little bit of the Great Outback in your pocket.

Price: $20
Available at: bitteshop.com

Simple fun! A traditional Japanese ball-in-cup toy made and designed in Paris.

Price: 45€
Available at: papiertigre.fr

Take flight with a miniature crop duster designed in the UK.

Price: $64
Available at: amazon.com

Tropical vibes for the baby. Profits go to training programs for female artisans in Rwanda.

Price: $55
Available at: shop.indegoafrica.org

Fill in the seas, the continents, the polar caps with bright colors, stripes, and patterns.

Price: $20
Available at: amazon.com

Perfect for the camp tent during backyard slumber parties.

Price: $18
Availble at: fawnshoppe.com

Keep track of growing children and inspire future trips to Japan.

Price: $35
Availbale at: superfussy.com

Hit the Big Apple with 50 walkable adventures (for kids of all ages).

Price: $13
Available at: amazon.com

Plant the seed for a Vivian Maier. Nuture a budding Ansel Adams. 

Price: $41
Available at: bitteshop.com

Evening diversions for the campsite, log cabin, or bungalow.

Price: $130
Available at: wolfum.com

Experience panoramic views of the world without ever leaving the living room.

Price: $25
Available at: amazon.com

Have fun with rubbish British weather.

Price: £29
Available at: scoutandcokids.com

To entertain young bird-watchers and aspiring naturalists.

Price: $20
Available at: amazon.com

A soft, pima catchall when snacking on foraged goods. 

Price: $20
Available at: robertarollerrabbit.com

Comfy leather Turkish slippers by our favorite traveling shoes salesman. Read more about Sabah on Fathom.

Price: $65
Available at: sabah.am

Young urban slickers can practice exploring downtown Los Angeles on an organic cotton canvas mat designed with water-based ink.

Price: $92
Available at: shopellalou.com

Imagine sailing through Scandinavian fjords.

Price: $129
Available at: kaufmann-mercantile.com

Keep them outside, even on windy days in the Windy City.

Price: $108
Available at: nununuworld.com

These Danish-designed teddy bears are made as part of a fair trade initiative with artisans in Nepal. 

Price: $60
Available at: aplusrstore.com

Breeze through airport delays with an aviation-themed card game.

Price: $17
Available at: amazon.com

Play pretend gaucho in the Andes Mountains.

Price: $149
Available at: landofnod.com

Little pieces equal lots of fun (without taking up too much space in a carry-on). 

Price: $5
Available at: amazon.com

Decorate and customize a traditional Japanese wooden doll while dreaming of springtime sakura blooms.

Price: $23
Available at: amazon.com

Why shouldn't baby look good on and off the slopes?

Price: $98
Available at: misha-and-puff.com

It's never too early to prepare for beach days.

Price: $23
Available at: amazon.com

Learn how kids around the world commemorate this major milestone.

Price: $16
Available at: amazon.com

Smart and small carry-ons for young frequent fliers.

Price: $55
Available at: birdling.com

With this neat conversion kit, engineers-in-training can pilot their homemade creations.

Price: $50
Available at: amazon.com

Play pretend on Avenue des Champs Elysées.

Price: $25
Available at: strolby.com

Stay warm, lil' adventurers! 

Price: $45
Available at: sweetwilliamltd.com

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE

Hungry Travelers, Technologists, Pen Pals: See all of our 2015 holiday gift guides.