Some of our best travel partners come in small packages. Like these sturdy yet lightweight metal earphones, noise-cancelling, discreet&mdashcompare those monstrous muffins that pass as headphones these days&mdashand affordable enough to readily replace if mislaid or even pickpocketed. And yeah, small enough to ride in your fob or even passport wallet. The silver housing is matched with minimalist grey and vibrant green silicone buds, and yes, a mic built on to the cable. Get a pair. Heck, get two even (Rs 699, www.zebronics.com)