For his birthday, my boyfriend has suggested that we set up some sort joint savings account so that we can put money in it as our gifts to each other (birthdays, holidays, etc.) to later spend on travel - a passion of both of ours. I like the idea of somehow starting our little "travel fund" for our next trips and keeping it going through the years (and avoiding spending the money on "stuff" that we don't appreciate as much as the experiences we share together when we travel). How can I fulfill this great gifting idea that we can use for each other without feeling nervous about the non-married money-sharing aspect? Seeking either alternative ideas or advice on the shared bank account route? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 6, 2009 - 12 answers

My mother is coming to visit me in Poland from our home in California and has asked me what foods she can bring me from Trader Joe's that are worth her bringing over. I have some ideas, but as I've been away so long (over a year), I want to make sure we land at the intersection of still-in-the-storeness, luggage space allowance, practicality and deliciousness. [more inside]
posted by mdonley on Aug 15, 2009 - 33 answers

I have a 20-something friend who's leaving on the 22nd of this month, he plans on traveling for a whole year throughout Europe and South America. I want to get him something that is useful/meaningful for the journey, any ideas? For example: A watch? A Compass? (good or bad?)
posted by pixxie on Jul 5, 2009 - 33 answers

What are some useful items I can give to my friend as a gift for when she leaves to study abroad in Zambia? [more inside]
posted by blithecatpie on May 30, 2009 - 10 answers

GiftFilter: What send-off gift to give an intern headed to Cambodia? [more inside]
posted by bhance on May 15, 2009 - 5 answers

What would be a nice gift for a family in Teahupo'o, Tahiti? (They'll be hosting my friend for a week; he's flying in from Italy via L.A.) [more inside]
posted by progosk on May 4, 2009 - 0 answers

What can I buy my sister that she can use on her trip to Italy this Spring? [more inside]
posted by Bunglegirl on Mar 4, 2009 - 11 answers

Boss's Birthday meets Traveling Work Bag Essentials Filter: I need to give my boss something more than just a handful of zip-ties...help [more inside]
posted by Smarson on Feb 20, 2009 - 10 answers

What going-away gift should I give to my 21-year-old friend who will be spending the next seven months in Egypt/Germany? [more inside]
posted by halogen on Dec 13, 2008 - 6 answers

Friends are going to Belize in December. I want to give them $30-40 Christmas gift that they might use/need while there. Any suggestions?
posted by dublin on Nov 28, 2008 - 6 answers

How do I give an airline ticket as a Christmas gift? [more inside]
posted by Mroz on Nov 26, 2008 - 6 answers

Non-alcoholic travel-friendly Thanksgiving gift ideas? [more inside]
posted by Riki tiki on Nov 21, 2008 - 8 answers

Ideas for a care package for a Peace Corps volunteer in Kyrgyzstan? I'd like to keep it open for many different types of suggestions, but perhaps the fact that he is 24 year old male from Northern California is relevant. Anyone know what kinds of things he'll be missing while he's stuck there for two years?
posted by emyd on Jul 27, 2008 - 23 answers

Symbolic academic gifts for visiting scholar? [more inside]
posted by k8t on Mar 3, 2008 - 6 answers

Please help me be a gift-giving genius. I think I want to arrange a lovely but not-too-expensive lunch or dinner for my friend in Pietrasanta, Italy, where he is now living. I've never been there, know nothing about the town, and don't speak Italian. [more inside]
posted by amtho on Dec 18, 2007 - 3 answers

I need a good, creative Christmas gift idea for my dad. He's really into travel by air and rail--not the vehicles themselves so much, but their schedules, the logic behind putting a particular model on a particular flight, etc. [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco on Dec 10, 2007 - 21 answers

What should I give my mother for her upcoming trip around the world? [more inside]
posted by you're a kitty! on Nov 11, 2007 - 15 answers

Can anyone recommend any martial arts learning opportunities (camps, workshops, lessons, etc) in Asia that an 18 year old would enjoy? My nephew in the US is a karate brown belt and he would like to travel to Asia when he graduates from high school this year. I am trying to help him find some interesting travel opportunities which relate to karate. He loves karate and has been searching for something to do in Japan or India for Summer 2008 but we haven't found anything yet. Thanks for any tips.
posted by RoadTripPlanner on Sep 25, 2007 - 6 answers

What booze to give the Greek relatives? [more inside]
posted by longdaysjourney on Mar 21, 2007 - 17 answers

I need a great gift for my most excellent friend, who travels five days a week as a consultant. [more inside]
posted by Medieval Maven on Jan 15, 2007 - 23 answers

Please help recommend a vehicle GPS unit suitable for old geezers (my parents). [more inside]
posted by gluechunk on Dec 4, 2006 - 2 answers

What is a classic American Souvenir? [more inside]
posted by arruns on Nov 22, 2006 - 40 answers

Any interesting gift ideas for a hip mom travelling to Greece? [more inside]
posted by boscord on Sep 7, 2006 - 8 answers

Need help with a gift for my spouse. She likes to read memoirs (not biographies) focused on food and/or travel. She's mined this category heaviliy, so titles published this year are a plus.
posted by mojohand on Dec 7, 2004 - 27 answers