10 Father's Day Gift Ideas For The Traveling Dad

Do you know a dad who does a lot of traveling? Check out this post for 10 great gift ideas for the traveling dad in your life.

If your dad travels in his RV, this post, 10 Items You Should Have On Your RV Camping List, will give you a few more ideas.

We have been doing a lot of traveling since we retired and noticed that we need things we never needed before like a number of portable items. Also, we added an RV as one our traveling modes a couple of years ago and then needed even more things like comfortable camping chairs. We can thank our son and daughter-in-law for that gift.

Our kids always keep in mind that they have a traveling dad now when they are considering gifts to buy Soko for Father's Day. So for the benefit of my kids, and all kids and families with a traveling dad, this helpful list gives you 10 great gift ideas!

1. Atomi 150W Car Power Inverter

This power strip has 2 AC 110V Outlets, 2 USB-C Ports and 2 Smart Charge USB Ports so that Dad can power up all his devices as he drives to his destination. This will especially come in handy when Dad is taking the whole family with him to that destination.

2. Reversible Belt

Dad will not have to pack both his black belt and his tan belt. With this belt, dad will only have to remember to pack one belt and be ready to match any outfit no matter what color he is wearing.

3. Personalized Toiletry Bag

If you dad travels a lot, he might be needing a new toiletry bag. What makes this one special is that it can be personalized. Something that can be personalized always makes a great gift!

4. Muggo 2.0

This self-heating, temperature control coffee travel mug comes with a leak-proof top and 3 hour battery life. Great for all those dads who enjoy having coffee when they are on the road. Even greater is that they can enjoy their coffee hot until the last drop.

5. Coffee Gift Cards

A gift card to Dad's favorite coffee shop comes in handy for the dad who is traveling on the road or the dad who is at the airport waiting to board a plane and needs a little pick-me-up.

6. Portable WaterPik

This convenient waterpik is small enough to fit in dad's toiletry bag and is perfect for the dad who likes to use one every day. We keep one in our RV and really like how portable it is and how easy it is to use.

7. Power Bank for IPhone

A power bank is a great gift for the dad who is on an outdoor adventure and not able to get to a phone charger for hours at a time. This one is fantastic for the ability to attach it right to your phone. It also comes in a 2 pack so that dad can always have a freshly charged power bank to use.

8. Hammer + Axe Insulated Slim Beverage Suitcase

Beach vacationing dads will love carrying his beverages in this light-weight cooler. No more lugging his heavy one as he trudges through the sand. An added bonus is that the case also has cup holders when dad needs to put his drink down and would rather not put it in the sand.

9. Anti-theft Back Pack

This is a great gift for the sight-seeing dad who finds himself in a big crowd and doesn't want to worry about being pick-pocketed while he is enjoying the sights. Soko likes his Travelon bag a lot. It is slash proof and he feels secure knowing there are clasps on the ends of each zipper that makes it very hard, if not impossible, for a thief to get into his bag. 

10. My Property ID Registry security system.

This kit contains everything your dad needs to keep his valuables safe while he's traveling with them.  We especially like having the warning sign on our RV to deter potential thieves from breaking in when we are out sightseeing. You can read more about this great product here.

Read this post for gift ideas for your traveling mom!

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Hope you found your dad's gift in our list of 10 Father's Day gift ideas for your traveling dad! Wishing all dads a Happy Father's Day and safe travels!

Sitka, Alaska Port 3 Of Our Alaskan Cruise

Is Sitka on your Alaskan cruise itinerary? Lucky you! You might want to read this post before you go.

Read this post Cruising: A Budget Friendly Vacation if you are still on the fence about going on a cruise.

We didn't need to book an excursion in Sitka as we could easily get to Sitka National Historical Park on our own. All we had to do was find the free shuttle at the cruise port that would take us to downtown Sitka and then it would be a short walk to the park from Harrigan Centennial Hall where the shuttle would drop us off. The walk through this small town was definitely a highlight of our time in Sitka.

We passed this cute house and then looked again and realized it was a high school. It was the tiniest school any of us had ever seen.

Frank looks like the talented trainers we see at SeaWorld who ride on top of the whales. It definitely is safer to do this on a cement one.

We passed this playground along the way. It was so different from the playgrounds we are used to and all of us wished we had our grandkids with us so they could enjoy it. We also loved the Alaskan art and, even though we were not sure why this fish and sign were here, we liked this too! (It might be an advertisement for a restaurant? I'm still not sure lol!) 

Part of our walk to Sitka National Historical Park was near the Sitka Sound and we definitely enjoyed the views.

It was a gorgeous, sunny day and we were in no hurry so we just took our time and took it all in.

Before we knew it we were at Sitka National Historical Park.

We went into the Visitors Center to get all the information we needed to explore the park and headed in to find the Beach View Trail.

We saw a number of totem poles, all carved by Alaska Native carvers.

This one was called Yaadaas Crest. It was one of the more colorful works of art here.

The trail took us, for a stretch, along the Indian River. The views were gorgeous!

We sat a couple of times and relaxed and enjoyed the peacefulness of the area.

We headed back into town after our walk. We passed by St. Peter's by the Sea Episcopal Church on our way to the park.

We stopped in on the way back.

We passed the Russian Bishop's House, a National Historic Landmark, but we didn't stop in. We were starting to run out of time. Too much relaxing in the park.

Downtown Sitka seemed to be the place you performed whether you are a solo performer or sing with a band.

These performers were sitting in the back of St. Michael Archangel Orthodox Cathedral, another National Historic Landmark.

We didn't realize that visiting hours for the church was only from 12-2 so it was closed for the day. We were so disappointed that we decided to go shopping instead of touring the church first.

We did find lots of things to buy though and the guys found a husband bench so they were happy.

                                  

Then we really started to run out of time, the ship was leaving at 4:00, and we still had to ride the shuttle back. Luckily when we got to the shuttle stop people were just starting to board one and we jumped on line behind them. 

Back on the ship, we took one last look at Sitka before we sailed away.

                                       

We all really enjoyed our day in Sitka. It would have been nice if Sitka was on mine and Soko's back-to-back Alaskan cruise itinerary. We definitely would have made sure we got to see St. Michael Archangel Orthodox Cathedral. Maybe we will just have to plan a third Alaskan cruise!

Read about Port 1 of our Alaskan Cruise.

Juneau, Alaska

And Port 2.

Hoonah, Alaska

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Perfect Gifts For The Traveling Mom

Are you looking for the perfect gift for your traveling mom? This post will give you some great ideas!

Read our post, 10 Father's Day Gift Ideas For The Traveling Dad, if you are going shopping for dad while you shop for mom.

                             

We have been doing a lot of traveling since we retired. We are so grateful that we are getting to live the life we dreamed of! Our kids know that they have traveling parents now and when they are looking for gifts for us, they keep that in mind . So for the benefit of my kids, and all kids and families with a traveling mom, this helpful list gives you 10 great gift ideas!

1. Travel Journal - Writing in a travel journal after a day of adventure is a great way to enjoy the day all over again. It's also a perfect way to remember all the small details of a fun vacation. This one won't take up much room at all in mom's suitcase.

2. Passport Holder - Having a passport holder keeps your passport safe from damage, gives you a place to put your insurance card or other important info you want a safe place for. This one conveniently comes with an AirTag attached so that you can find it if you misplace it.

3. AirTag - An AirTag on her passport is a great idea but mom could use another one or two. Putting an AirTag in her luggage makes it possible for her to keep track of her suitcase when she is separated from it. Click this link - AirTag Wallet Holder - if you think mom would want her AirTag in the holder pictured above. There are other types of holders too. Keychain holders for the AirTag are very popular and would make a great gift for mom.

4. Power Bank For Cell Phone

Your traveling mom probably uses her phone a lot more than usual when she's on vacation. A power bank would come in handy when her battery is done from taking one too many photos but she still has lots more she needs to take. This one is only a little bigger than a credit card, making it easy to travel with and use. Personalize this gift by picking one in her favorite color.

5. Packing Cubes

Packing cubes are great for organizing and makes it easy for mom to find that sweater she wants to wear without having to rummage through her entire suitcase. I love them for traveling in our RV and for when me and hubby are using the same suitcase. These particular packing cubes come in a few different fun patterns and would make a perfect gift for your traveling mom no matter how she is traveling.

6. Travelon Anti-theft Bag

Being a tourist in a crowed foreign city that Mom has never been in before can be very exciting but maybe a little stressful too. Give Mom a gift that will ease some of the stress. I personally love my bag. I never worry that I will get pickpocketed and that enables me to enjoy my surroundings more. Every zipper on my bag locks and the body and strap are slash proof making it impossible for a thief to vandalize.

7. Foldable Travel Bag

A foldable travel bag is lightweight and doesn't take up much space at all in Mom's luggage but can come in very handy for those times when she doesn't have room in her suitcase for all the souvenirs she bought. Or maybe she discovers she packed one too many pairs of shoes and, at the airport, finds out she will have to pay overweight charges for her luggage. Luckily she has packed the bag you bought her and she can transfer some of the heavier items into it. Now she has a standard carry-on sized bag that won't cost her a thing to bring on the plane with her.

8. Travel candles

Does your mom have a great sense of smell? That can be a problem if her hotel room is not smelling as fresh as she would like it to. Candles would make a perfect gift for her. She'll always have her room smelling as wonderful as her vacation is making her feel. These are tealights so they are very small and very easy to pack in any of her bags.

9. STANLEY Adventure Quencher Travel Tumbler

If your mom is anything like me, she makes sure that she packs her insulated water bottle everywhere she goes, including on vacation. Why not get her one she probably wouldn't buy for herself but she would love to own. STANLEY Tumblers are all the rage right now, with the Quenchers being the most popular. 

10. Kindle eReader

It is easy to pack as many books as she likes in her suitcase if Mom has a Kindle. The text is as clear in bright sunlight as it is indoors so Mom can read her Kindle whether she is at the beach or relaxing at the indoor pool. If mom has a library card, let her know that she can download the Libby app. She'll be able to borrow free ebooks, digital audiobooks and magazines from her local library.

11. Rick Steves' Travel Books

If your mom is traveling to Europe, she will definitely appreciate a Rick Steve's guide to her destination. I have a ton of his books and count on them to help me chose the best accommodations, places to eat, things to do and see. I especially got a lot use out of my favorite guide - Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports.

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Do you have a mom who loves to travel? Have you found the perfect gift for her?