Giving the gift of an opportunity to purchase whatever you want or need is almost always appreciated and appropriate. Especially when it is for someone who often enjoys traveling or dining out. Shopping for travel connoisseurs in-person can be difficult, which is what makes gift cards ideal.

The drawback of purchasing gift cards or certificates is that some of them can expire. You might forget to use them, they may not correlate with your travel plans, or you may not have the time to take advantage. When choosing the right card for someone, consider one of the options below as they don’t expire. That means neither you nor the recipient has to worry.

Uber

Traveling by car, when you aren’t driving it, is considered to be a luxurious way to get around. Whether it’s to go to an event or to get to the airport, an Uber gift card can be useful. These cards can also be used to pay for renting mopeds to ride around in Paris, Washington, DC, and other locations around the world.

Southwest Airlines

Flying domestically can be cheap, and with a gift card, it can make the trip even more cost-effective. You can redeem your Southwest Airlines gift card on flights to more than 95 destinations.

Airbnb

Give someone the opportunity to book a stay or experience anywhere in the world. Whether it’s a luxurious cabin in Colorado or a farmhouse in Tuscany, the options are endless.

Resturants.com

Who wouldn’t love to have an awesome meal of their choice? Certificates from restaurants.com are redeemable at hundreds of different restaurants across the US.

A Memorable Gift

A gift card can end up being a memorable present as it leads to another experience waiting to happen. The best part is, the gift cards listed above don’t expire!

Energy bites are a must-have for hikers. If you are bored of store-bought dry chewy bars, try these delicious homemade espresso date energy balls as a quick hiking snack. With lots of dates and nuts and a touch of coffee and cocoa, these protein-packed sweet treats are a perfect pick-me-up along the trail, even with the low caffeine content. Take a look at the recipe given below and prepare this snack before you leave for your hiking trip.

Nutrition Count (Per 1 ball)

• 109 calories

• 2g protein

Ingredients (For 15 balls)

• Medjool dates, pitted, 1 cup

• Almonds, Walnuts, or any other nuts of choice, ¼ cup

• Almond butter, 2 tbsp.

• Maple syrup/Honey, 1 tbsp.

• Cocoa powder, ¼ cup

• Espresso powder, 2 tsp.

• Rolled oats, ¼ cup

• Salt, ¼ tsp.

• Cacao nibs, 1 tbsp. (Optional)

Method

• First, add all ingredients except the maple syrup/honey and cacao nibs to a food processor. Blend for 1-3 minutes in high speed, scraping down the sides as needed in between.

• Once the mixture becomes fine crumbs, add maple syrup or honey and the cacao nibs. Blend for another minute. The mixture should feel cohesive after that.

• You can adjust the timing of blending as per your choice. If you prefer crunchier balls with a coarse consistency, stop here. For a smoother consistency, keep blending the mixture.

• Next, scrape out all the mixture and take 1-2 tbsp. it onto your palm. Roll the dough in even-sized balls.

• Place the balls carefully on a plate over a baking sheet and put the plate in the freezer for at least an hour.

• Finally, remove the balls from the baking sheet and store them in an air-tight container in the freezer. Your espresso date energy balls are ready to be plucked out at any time or be packed in a sealed bag for your hike. Bon appetite!