Christmas Present ideas for a Euro-travel addict?

Any true travel addict would get a kick out of these guide books from the fine folks at Jetlag Travel: http://www.molvania.com/

Nice book. Isn't that Vernazza on the cover?

I am hopelessly addicted to my much-thumbed copy of "1,000 Places to See Before You Die." It was a Christmas present from a friend. I've spent hours poring over it and color coding things: where I've been, where my husband has been, where we have both been.... a travel geek's delight. But also a very popular title, so maybe not esoteric enough? Also - doesn't include just Europe. As an Anglophile, I also adore my (also much-thumbed and almost tattered) copy of "The Doomsday Book: England's Heritage Then and Now." This is a gorgeous coffee table book that includes every Doomsday Book entry plus updates on what cities, villages, and towns look like now. Drool-worthy photographs. Very hardcore, but I love it. Another thing I love are maps. Not Google Earth. Not GPS. Not a map app. Real, printed in color on paper - maps. Endlessly fun to read and mark up with possible itineraries.

Maybe this is really dorky, but I love luggage stores. I like looking at luggage and at all the little gadgets and travel-size items but usually I never buy anything because I don't really need it. If I had a gift certificate to the store, now that would be a different story. You might consider a luggage store gift certificate for the addict in your life.

A trip.

The DVD "Rick Steves' EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS". It is available at "Travel Store" at this website.

Off topic... just saw that Vienna is listed as the best place in the world to live! Agree?

In response to Terry Kathryn: Yes, we like it here. Vienna is clean, safe, efficient, and full of culture and sights to see. Not long ago I was talking about pursuing a job opening somewhere else and my wife and kids let it be known that they want to stay put. No place is perfect, but I really like this town. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/austria/8923729/Vienna-the-nicest-place-to-live-in-the-world.html

My local Ace hardware store is selling solar flashlights. They stay charged with any light source. I paid $18. The flashlight is flat and about 5" x 2". It weighs about 4 oz and throws a lot of light. A coin purse of some sort is almost a necessity with European currencies. I bought a reusable grocery bag at Trader Joes that weighs about one ounce and folds up to almost nothing (it's made of recycled plastic bottles). I use that for carrying laundry or anything else. Very strong and definitely reusable. I've been using the same one for about 5 years. A universal plug adapter.

The ultimate gift: http://www.girlsthathatelyingair.com/

James in Germany. It sounds like you've been to Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. WOW! My wife had to keep jerking me along by my arm, saying "Behave yourself". And I did.

Eli, Why do the people in your family think you are a nerd ? I thought the American people who are nerds are people who do not desire to travel to Europe.