If a close friend, relative or even your partner is either temporarily based internationally either for business or for another reason, or else has emigrated there permanently, it can often be somewhat distressing when it comes to missing seeing them on key events and holidays.
Skype and other forms of video calling software have made a huge difference in how connected one feels with those who live far away, but when it comes to birthdays and Christmas, nothing shows your love, affection and how much you miss them like a present through the mail.
With this in mind, continue reading for five brilliant gift ideas for loved ones overseas.
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Support Local Businesses
The first particularly unique idea when looking for the perfect gift to send through the mail is to, instead of searching the websites of national and international retailers, look for more local businesses and smaller, handmade and quirky businesses in the local area of your loved one.
This way, you will not only be showing the special expat in your life just how thoughtful you are, but you will also be supporting local businesses, the latter of which is far more important now than ever before.
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Retro Candies Collection
If your loved one is someone who has somewhat of a large sweet tooth, then what better way to celebrate their birthday and treat them on their special day than by sending them a customized and tailor-made collection of the tastiest retro candies.
Not only will such a candy collection be an absolute delight to receive through the letterbox, but it will also convey nostalgic memories as they rifle through the sensory experience of each sweet.
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A Book Subscription
For the more introverted people in your life, sometimes a bright and bold gift is not always the right tone to set, especially if you are looking for a more sentimental package to send overseas.
The popularity of book subscriptions has exponentially soared, in large part due to the effects and lockdowns of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, and now you are able to peruse the internet and quickly find the right genres of books to sign your loved one up to.
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Theater Tickets
For musical theater lovers, the number one present they could ever hope to receive would be a pair of theater tickets for their local theater, or even a more prestigious and larger one farther afield.
To make sure you choose and receive the best possible seats for your price point, BoxOfficeTicketSales.com reviews will show you just how simple, affordable and impressive purchasing theater tickets online can be, and such a company can even send your loved one the tickets in a special envelope that doesn't betray the cost.
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Flight Vouchers
If your loved one has simply been unable to travel back home to see their family and friends, either due to constrictions surrounding their finances or for another reason, one big surprise for their upcoming birthday or Christmas gift would be a flight voucher.
It is entirely possible to purchase a flight without having to specify the exact date, day and time, so you can be sure to send an open-ended flight booking voucher, which your loved one can redeem when they are able to make time to fly back to their homeland.
