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My husband is not really into many stereotypical gifts for men. He is a talented musician who plays guitars and writes songs as a hobby. He has also practiced martial arts for decades and holds black belts in three different styles. He is an amazing dad to our two kids. We loved traveling before we had them and are hoping to start taking them around the world as they get older. — V.P.Z.
From gifting expert Mari Uyehara:
A black-belt martial artist, guitar-playing songwriter, and world traveler! Perhaps your Renaissance husband would be captivated by The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding Civilization, a beautifully hand-illustrated, 400-page tome on the many discoveries of ancient civilizations, from musical instruments to military arts.
You could also start gearing up to travel again by giving him Lonely Planet’s Where to Go When, along with a durable, multi–compartment toiletry kit and a colorful, customizable bag tag. The guide is organized by month, so you can plan it around school breaks, and it has helpful categorizations like family-friendliness and budget.
On the flip side, you could bring the world to him with some global mementos — say, some Muay Thai shorts from Bangkok as a teaser to see an actual fight in Thailand or a mariachi wall ornament as prelude to taking in the Fonoteca Nacional, Mexico’s National Sound Library.
Spark the inspiration and motivation for you to travel again as parents, and you may have a bit of an easier time snatching up things that catch his fancy along the way.
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