Off The Map Blog

At Off the Map Jewellery, we're proud to present unique, high-quality and hand-crafted pieces that encapsulate the spirit of exploration. All of our designs embody symbols that have guided and protected travellers for centuries. Our travel-inspired jewellery fits into three categories:

• St. Christophers
• Runes
• Compasses

Let's delve into the meaning and symbolism of our travel jewellery, so you can decide which travel talisman is best for you or your loved ones for their next adventure.

A Saint Christopher pendant makes the best gift for a traveller because of its meaning and symbolism for travellers, but also its versatility and sentimentality. Not to mention, there are so many modern and stylish St Christopher designs to choose from! Continue reading to learn more about the meaning of a Saint Christopher Pendant and and 8 reasons why they make such great gifts for all travellers.

At Off the Map, our most popular travel-inspired jewellery pieces are compass pendants, St. Christopher pendants and Rune jewellery. In this post, we are sharing the significance and meaning of the symbols and also how they relate to travel and adventure.

A St. Christopher pendant is much more than just a pretty necklace! St. Christopher is steeped in history and tradition with a long colourful past of offering luck and protection to those who wear his medal. A Saint Christopher pendant makes an excellent Christmas Gift because of its significance, versatility and sentimentality. Not to mention, there are so many modern and stylish St Christopher designs to now choose from!

Personalising Christmas gifts for him is special! We can do custom fonts & different languages on request. If you can’t find your perfect font on our website, get in touch and we will make something special just for you! All of our engraved messages come at no additional charge.

Every culture has its own superstitions to stay on the right side of fate.

Continue reading to learn about common travel superstitions and why you should be travelling with a lucky charm! Discover different types of travel charms from various cultures that you can carry with you on your next journey.

With Christmas coming up get some inspiration for thoughtful gifts for him this Christmas. 

Whether it is for your dad, brother, boyfriend, husband or a unique gift for grown sons there will be something on this list for him.

This round-up of the best travel gift ideas for him covers all budgets.

Are you trying to find the perfect gift for the travel addict in your life? You've come to the right place! Here are 18 awesome gift ideas for travellers!