What to Give to the Boyfriend Who is Travelling Abroad: Say Goodbye with the 12 Most Innovative Gifts in 2018

How long will boyfriend be abroad? Is he just going for a few weeks? Maybe a year or a few years? The duration of time you both will be apart is an important thing you should keep in mind to choose the perfect gift. The longer you're going to be away from each other the more important it is for your gift to be a reminder of everything you shared together.

Which country is he going to? For example, if he is headed to a place that has lower temperatures, then warm clothing would be a great gift. However, if he's headed somewhere with hot dry summers then a jacket would be a poor choice for a gift. It is important to keep in mind the type of places he'll be visiting as it will have a huge impact on how well he will receive your gift.

Keep a budget in mind while picking out a gift for him. An expensive gift is not the way to always go, especially if you're going to have to struggle to afford it. The best gifts are always the most thoughtful ones, not the ones that tear a hole in your wallet.

What is the nature of this trip he is taking? Is he going to be backpacking through Europe? Is he simply headed for a business meeting? Maybe he's going to be studying there for a while? Or is he just headed to one country to drink in the sights and culture? The type of trip he is taking is another factor you should keep in mind as this will enable you to pick out a gift that'll be better relevant to his needs.

If your boyfriend is going to be lugging around a large number of electronics, then the Sharp Plus All in One International Travel Adapter would be the perfect gift for him. Suitable for use in over 150 countries, simply attach any one of three adapters that come as part of this product, depending on the wall or socket you're trying to connect to. The packaging also includes a small tube for easy storing and portability. Sleek, slim and weighing at about 109 grams, these adapters can easily be carried on your person at all times. Priced at Rs 500, this is an incredibly thoughtful gift to get anyone who is going to be travelling abroad and will leave your boyfriend eternally grateful when every time he uses it to charge his phone or laptop. The Sharp Plus All in One International Travel Adapter is available for purchase from Amazon.

The Travel Book: A Journey Through Every Country in the World, is the quintessential travel bible. Published by Lonely Planet, the book offers advice on every United Nations recognized country in the world and offers information on things such as the best time of the year to visit, the local culture such as its film, music as well as food and drink along with the must-see landmarks in the country all delivered in an incredibly witty manner with beautiful photography. Winner of multiple Traveller's Choice awards, the list and information curated by Lonely Planet's staff of expert authors would be a perfect gift for any boyfriend who has decided to travel abroad, be it for business or leisure. The Travel Book is priced at either Rs 2038 or Rs 2778 depending on whether you order the Paperback or Hardcover version, both of which can be ordered online from Amazon.

If your boyfriend is the disorganized type or is always forgetful, then the Swiss Military Men's Travel Wallet Would be a great gift for him. Made from Nylon and waterproof, this wallet has a place for all of your essentials while travelling such as your passport, tickets and ID along with the place to hold all of the other things you'd normally put in your wallet like Credit Cards, Currency etc. The wallet also has space dedicated to SIM cards and SD cards as well, saving you the trouble of always having to search for them when you're travelling. Durable and lightweight the Swiss Military Men's Travel Wallet would be a great gift for a boyfriend who is a frequent traveller, leaving him always grateful to you every time he realises how much more simpler you've made his life. Priced at Rs 1190, the Swiss Military Men's Travel Wallet can be ordered through Amazon.

If your boyfriend is going to be hiking or spending time camping outdoors during his trip, then the Lifestraw Go Personal Water Purifier would be a great gift for him. With a 2-tier filtration system, this gift will ensure that he has safe and clean water to drink at all times. All you have to do is fill up the bottle from any nd, river or stream and the filter ensures that all the water you ingest through the straw will be clean and safe and free of 99.9% of waterborne bacteria. The filter will clean up to 1000 litres of water before it needs to be replaced. Designed with a leak-proof design. the Lifestraw Go Personal Water Purifier would be the perfect gift for any outdoorsman. Priced at Rs 1990, the Lifestraw Go can be ordered from Amazon.

If your boyfriend still travels with all his toiletries in a Ziploc or plastic bag, then the Leaderachi Hunter Leather Toiletry Bag would be a much-needed upgrade for him from both a fashionable and practical viewpoint. Made from 100% genuine boot Leather, this product has a patented vintage look and is quite durable. All stress points on the bag are double stitched with hidden nylon straps and have a showerproof inner lining as well. The bag also has more than enough compartments to store all your toiletry essentials and more. Handmade professionally by skilled craftsmen the Leaderachi Hunter Leather Toiletry Bag would be a great gift for a boyfriend who is making plans on travelling abroad. Priced at Rs 3999, the Leaderachi Toiletry Bag can be ordered from Amazon.

If your boyfriend happens to take a lot of pictures with his smartphone or is planning on using the same as his main camera while he is travelling, the Aukey 3-in-1 Clip-On Cell Phone Camera Lens Kit would be an incredibly thoughtful gift for him. The kit comes with three lenses, one wide angle lens, one fisheye lens and one macro lens. The packaging also includes a case to store them in, along with a cleaning cloth and two clips. Perfect to utilize the full potential of your smartphone camera, this would make a great gift for the boyfriend who prefers his smartphone camera over heavy DSLRs. Just remember that the lens can't be used with phones that have their cameras in the middle part of the back of the phone. Priced at Rs 3000, the Aukey 3-in-1 Clip-On Smartphone Camera Lens can be ordered from Amazon and is compatible with both Apple iPhone and Android Smartphones.

If your boyfriend is an avid traveller or is getting started on being well travelled, the Suck UK Coloured Cork Globe would be a great gift for him to help him keep track of all the countries he's visited. Made from Cork and standing at only 18 cms tall, all one has to do is press the pins that come in the packaging into the places they've visited, marking them on the globe. Multicolour and easy to keep on one's desk, this rotating would be a great gift for your boyfriend if he's a bit of a globe trotter. Priced at Rs 10999, the Suck Coloured Cork Globe can be ordered from Amazon.

If your boyfriend has trouble sleeping on aeroplanes or well-lit environments, the Friends of Meditation Silk Sleep Mask would be a great gift for him. Made from 100% Mulberry Silk, the sleep mask is perfect for catching some quick shut-eye at the airport, on the plane or even for general meditation. It can also be incredibly useful for students who sleep in shared dormitories, helping them to sleep with the light on. Priced at Rs 399, the Friends of Meditation Silk Sleep Mask can be ordered from Amazon.

Kammok is a crowdfunded company that makes super lightweight, affordable outdoor gear. One of their products, the Flag Hammock is a portable, durable and lightweight hammock that can be hung anywhere. Made from high quality materials that make it easily packable but still tear resistant, the Kammok Flag hammock comes with a stitched on stuff sack to pack it into that doubles as a bottle holder when it is set up, Able to hold up to 180 kgs when unfurled, the hammock is still silky soft to the touch and will stay in shape without being stretched for a really long time. Perfect for the boyfriend who loves camping, the Kammok Flag Hammock is priced at Rs 9499 and can be ordered from Amazon.

A great guide for the travelling foodie, The World Atlas of Street Food would be a great gift for a boyfriend who is planning on travelling abroad. A handy guide that tells travellers the best places to find mouthwatering street food and drinks from roadside hawkers in all the major cities of the world, this book can help save a lot of money for the budget traveller. It also includes 72 recipes from the author, so that the reader can also make some brilliant dishes from their own kitchen without having to travel halfway around the world to enjoy them again. This product is imported and therefore must be ordered well in advance. The hardcover edition is priced at Rs 1984 and would make a gift for the boyfriend who loves travelling and great food at the same time. The World Atlas of Street Food can be ordered online via Amazon.

If your boyfriend is terrible at keeping his phone charged and thereby hard to get a hold of sometimes, then the Anker Powercore 10000mAH Power Bank would be a great gift for him. Light and as small as a deck of cards, it is also incredibly fast at charging your devices, with a capacity that can charge most smartphones three times over. With protections in place to ensure the safety of your devices from surges and short-circuits, the Anker Powercore offers one of the best sizes to power ratios in the world. Perfect for the boyfriend who either forgets to his charge his phone on time or requires extra battery on the go, this would be a gift e would endlessly thank you for. Priced at Rs 3999, the Anker Powercore 10000mAH Power Bank can be ordered from Amazon.

For the boyfriend who is passionate about music, the JBL Flip 4 Bluetooth Speaker would make the perfect gift. With brilliant sound quality, their speaker will ensure that they are the heart of the party wherever they go, be it travelling through Europe or at their new college dormitory. The speaker also has the ability to connect to two Bluetooth devices at the same time, thereby allowing one to switch between libraries across different devices quite easily. With a 3000mAH rechargeable battery that gives 12 hours of uninterrupted music, the speaker is also made from durable and waterproof materials and also has built-in noise and echo cancelling capabilities for speakerphone call conferencing. You can also play music with the help of Google Now or Siri at the simple touch of a button. The perfect gift for a boyfriend who is going to be travelling, he'll be incredibly grateful when this gift will help him make friends at the drop of a hat wherever he goes. Priced at Rs 9999, the JBL FLIP 4 Bluetooth Speaker is available for purchase from Amazon.

It's always hard to spend time away from your loved ones, but with these gift suggestions, you can make sure that you'll always be on his mind no matter where he goes. Keep in mind that sometimes it really is hard to keep in touch when you're half a world away from someone and that all you need is to be is a little patient for people to understand how much they are appreciated and loved. Eventually, they will come back home and be elated at the fact that there is someone who loves them and has been waiting for them all along.