7 of the best travel gift ideas for women

Wondering what to buy as a perfect gift for your traveller friends? This list of treats will be keep even the most particular of travellers happy (and there's a pressie to suit all budgets!)


The best travel gift ideas for women

1. Beautiful travel journals
There are a host of travel journals out there. Personally, I prefer small lightweight notebooks as they weigh less and encourage you to write rather than type on a screen at the end of a day.

I love how simple these 'observations' and 'thoughts' books are.

From £.12/$16 Paperchase 

Pic credit: Paperchase


The best travel gift ideas for women

2. Travel pillows

Perfect for red-eye flights, this snugly wrap around pillow works like a scarf with hidden support so you won't wake up with neck cramp!

I have had one of these for a few flights and they actually work! £30/$35 Amazon


The best travel gift ideas for women

3.Best in Travel 2018

Lonely Planet's guide on where to go next year would be my fireside Boxing Day reading

£7/$9.50, Amazon


The best travel gift ideas for women

4. Airbnb gift card

I had no idea these existing until a few weeks ago! The perfect gift for a digital nomad. 

From £20/$25, Airbnb


The best travel gift ideas for women

5. Lightweight, packable warm layers

I've taken this super lightweight down vest to many chilly destinations. In fact I would have been lost without it in Stockholm, when it was snowing. It folds down to no size at all and keeps you toasty

£40/$55, Uniqlo 


The best travel gift ideas for women

6. Sleepy time eye mask

I love this velvet sleep mask from Oliver Bonas, a little bit of luxury to shut the world out and help you get those precious zzzs

£15/$20 Oliver Bonas

Pic credit: Oliver Bonas


7. Travel inspiration from those who have already been there

The best travel gift ideas for women

If you (or your friend) is still unsure as to whether solo travel is for you, check out some of these inspirational tales from solo female travellers:

Amy Baker's hilarious account of travels through South America
Miss-adventures: A Tale of Ignoring Life Advice While Backpacking Around South America

Kristin Newman's memoir of her solo travels is a MUST read
What I Was Doing While You Were Breeding

Of course, I couldn't leave out my book ;-)
A Girls' Guide to Travelling Alone: Inspiring true tales from solo women travellers