The One Thing You Should Never Give Anyone For Christmas

There are good gifts and there are bad gifts, but ladies and gentleman, there is also one gift that is an absolute ‘no’ everywhere in the world!

When it comes to Christmas presents, almost anything goes. From books or clothing to jewellery or gift cards, there are a multitude of options at every budget that are thoughtful, lovely and socially acceptable to boot.

However, if there is one thing that is never okay, no matter where you’re from or who you’re giving it to – and it’s the dreaded re-gift.

This is a firm rule, folks.

A re-gift, or a gift given to you which you then re-wrap and pass on to someone else, is the worst possible gift on the planet, ever. I don’t care how nice it is, you didn’t buy it, and therefore to give it to someone else is one of the crudest insults around both to the person who gave it to you and to the person you are passing it on to.

We get it, sometimes you receive items that you really don’t want, but in that you have a multitude of options. You can return them, exchange them, sell them or donate them to charity. But whatever you do, do not re-gift!

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.