by: Prime Sarmiento
If I can only give one tip when it comes to packing light, that tip will be to digitize everything. Thanks to Kindle (link) that my lil si gave me , my Ipod, my smartphone and my old trusty netbook, I managed to pack all the guidebooks, music, e-courses and meditation kits in my carry-on bag. I can write, listen to music anywhere, chat and do my yoga exercises wherever I’m traveling (or if I’m just killing time in the airport lounge).
So if you’re looking for that perfect gift for a solo female traveler (or if you’re just looking for a Christmas gift for yourself), then these guides and kits may be the perfect Christmas gift for women who loveeee to craft their own journeys minus the heavy baggage.
For the first time solo female traveler:
The Art of Solo Travel: A Girls’ Guide by Stephanie Lee is ideal for the woman traveling alone for the first time but has no idea how to go about it. The guide answers all the questions that you have on traveling alone as a woman – from saving money for your travels, to advice on relationships and health on the road and even advice on how to deal with dream crushers.
For the cautious traveler:
Travel Safety by security trainer Craig Bidois will prepare you for anything and everything that will happen while you’re on the road. The book offers practical advice on a how you can deal with all sorts of problems- from losing your passport to getting mugged to being a victim of natural disasters.
For your adventurous mom or favorite aunt:
Women on the Road by Leyla Giray is the best comprehensive guide for traveling baby boomers. Leyla, a long time travel journalist and development worker, answered all questions on overseas travel: from planning to packing, and budgeting to bargaining.
For the Budget Traveler
The only book that you need to learn the essential art of travel hacking. Airfare will probably half of your travel budget and it you’ll save a lot of money by just learning how to get cheaper tickets or better yet, earn a free ticket. Chris, travel hacking expert, will teach you how to quickly add as much as 30,000 miles at one time; redeem miles for high-value awards and even how to bypass outsourced (and often unhelpful) airline customer support staff.
For the Spiritual Traveler
Leonie Dawson’s guided meditation kits will keep you centered and align you to your soul’s purpose. The five-minute holy dinger uber deep zennifying meditation guide may have a long and ridiculous name but it’s the fastest and effective way to ground yourself.
The chakra healing goddess meditation kit runs for about half an hour but it’s a very powerful tool to help you feel calmer and healed and connect you with your angels/Goddess guide/ascended masters. This kit includes a hand-written, hand-illustrated, mini e-book that will guide you in both your inner and outer journeys.
For anyone who dreams of traveling around the world:
Then it’s time to make that dream reality by acknowledging that dream, giving yourself the permission and writing it down in this gorgeous printable 2013 Create Your Incredible Year Workbook, Planner and Calendar.
For less than ten dollars, you’ll get a planner and guide that will help you dream and act on that gorgeous goal of traveling around the world right here, right now!