Do you have a woman in your life that loves to go on adventures and travel the world? Perhaps you’re an avid adventurer and are looking for some hints to drop for your own Christmas wish list? Well, you’re in luck because today I’m sharing my very top picks for the perfect travel gifts for female solo travellers and women traveling abroad. This guide will provide you with 30 unique gift ideas for the world traveler in your life, ranging from affordable travel essentials to luxury travel tech gifts. These are perfect for the mothers, sisters, girlfriends, best friends and aunties in your life!
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Travel Journal
Give your loved one the perfect place to memorialise all of their travels with this beautiful travel journal. This lovely book will allow them to record their adventures in style and look back on all of the wonderful memories they’ve made across the globe.
Accidentally Wes Anderson Book
If you’ve got a travel lover in your life, chances are they follow the Accidentally Wes Anderson Instagram account. This account collates beautiful location from across the globe that look as though they belong in a Wes Anderson movie. The account owner Wally Koval has now published an Accidentally West Anderson book, with all of the best colourful destinations organised by country. Not only is it an inspiring read for any travel fanatic, it’s also brand new, so you can be confident that your loved one won’t already have a copy!
If you’re looking for other travel books, check out this blogpost: 11 Incredible Travel Books that are Worth the Read
Scratch Map
Travel has been hard this year but this scratch map is great for the person who can’t wait to see the world again. They can scratch off all of their previous destinations and plan out where to take their next big trip (pandemic permitting!)
Packing cubes
Packing cubes are life changers! Once you use them, you’ll never go back. Help to keep your travel lover organised on the road with theses great packing cubes.
Suitcase
This sleek, lightweight and durable suitcase is the perfect carry-on case for travel. My favourite thing about it is its four 360 degree spinner wheels, making it super easy to get around an airport.
Electronics Organiser
This cable organiser is a must-have for anyone who loves to travel. It keeps everything neat and separate. No knotted wires and no scrambling to find your phone charger in the airport!
Wander Love: Lessons, Tips and Inspiration from a Solo Traveller
This excellent book by successful travel blogger Aubrey Daquinag shares all the secrets of her success, from the best locations around the world to how to take the perfect shot for Instagram. Wander Love is the ideal travel gift for any aspiring travel bloggers and influencers in your life. It also has great tips for travelling solo as a female!
Travel Jewellery Case
Help your loved one to keep their jewellery safe and organised when traveling with this chic jewellery case. This is a great gift for the person who seems as though they have everything.
Hydroflask
This eco-friendly gift option reduces the need for plastic bottles when travelling. It keeps cool drinks ice cold for up to 24 hours and warm drinks hot for up to 12 hours! t’s also made from stainless steel, which helps to protect against the transfer of flavours!
Universal Adapter
Help your loved one to pack lighter with this universal adapter.This is a particularly great option for anyone who takes longer trips or travels often. With this handy gift there’s no need for multiple adapters. Instead they can pack this, safe in the knowledge that it’ll work no matter where they are in the world.
HP Portable Photo Printer
This handy little printer allows you print photos straight from your phone using bluetooth. I think this would a lovely present for anyone who enjoys travel journaling or scrapbooking, as they could easily add photos of their travels and the memories they’ve made!
LARQ Self Cleaning Water Bottle
This self cleaning water bottle is a genius invention. Reusable water bottles can pose a problem in some destinations, as tap water isn’t always safe to drink. This bottle eliminates the need for single-use plastic bottles! So your loved one can continue to help the planet no matter where they are in the world.
Anti-Theft Laptop Backpack
Know someone who works as they travel? This could be the perfect travel gift for them! This backpack promises to keep their valuables safe with hidden pockets, double metal zippers and a password lock – perfect for any traveler with lots of tech!
Go Pro Hero 9
Help your loved one record their adventures with the Go Pro Hero 9. This nifty little camera packs a punch, 5K Ultra HD Video and waterproof qualities. It’s lightweight for packing and robust enough for adventure travel.
Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel List
Give them all of the travel inspiration they could ever need with the Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel List. This compilation of 500 of the world’s top destinations comes from one of the most trusted brands in the travel industries. It promises hours of planning, dreaming and wanderlust fun!
Ski Goggles
If you’ve got someone in your life who can’t get off the slopes, or would love to learn to ski, these goggles would make the perfect gift. The lenses come in a range of colours, including a dreamy pink!
Cashmere Socks
Gift a little luxury to your travel-obsessed friends and family with these beautiful cashmere socks. This way they can take some home comforts with them wherever they go.
GHD Travel Hairdryer
This small, light, compact hairdryer still manages to pack a punch, making it perfect for drying on the go! We all know how bad hotel hair dryers can be, so save the hassle and gift one of these GHD travel hairdryers.
Hanging Toiletry Bag
This foldable toiletry bag has plenty of room for all your beauty products and can be hung up in anywhere, helping to keep that hotel bathroom clutter free!
Phone Bluetooth Tripod
This flexible tripod can be wrapped around anything, from trees to railings to get that perfect photo! It also comes with a bluetooth button, so they can take photos of themselves – even if they’re travelling solo!
Cotton Sleep Mask
Make sure that your traveling friend gets enough sleep on those long haul flights with this soft cotton sleep mask!
Canon G7X Vlogging Camera
If your loved one is an aspiring travel vlogger, give them the ultimate gift with this Canon G7X Vlogging Camera. It’s a favourite amongst some of the biggest travel creators and is bound to go down a treat!
Portable Door Lock
If you want to keep your loved ones safe when traveling, especially when traveling solo, why not gift one of these portable door locks? They attach to any hotel door and can give you peace of mind that they’re safe wherever they are in the world.
