15 Books For Female Travelers

Looking for the perfect gifts for the female traveler in your life? Whether it’s for Christmas, birthday, or anniversary these books will be sure to spark her wanderlust and keep her dreaming of her next trip! Some will provide trip inspiration while others will help to navigate the world of solo female travelers. Whatever she’s into, there are books on this list to help inspire the female traveler in your life…

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15 Books For Female Travelers

1. The Solo Female Travel Book

This book includes funny stories, tips, and inspiration, from author Jen Ruiz, to help you see the world safely and confidently. Everything from hiking to dating mishaps this book is funny and witty! It’s a must-read for any female traveler.

2. Dame Traveler: Live the Spirit of Adventure

Dame Traveler celebrates the diversity and bravery of women from around the globe who are not afraid to live outside the box. Sound like someone you know? This is the perfect book for travel inspiration because it features 200 beautiful photos paired with inspiring captions from some of Instagram’s most influential solo female travelers.

3. She Explores: Stories of Life-Changing Adventures on the Road and in the Wild

If you follow She Explores on Instagram or listen to the podcast then this book is for you! This is a spirited celebration of female bravery and courage. It’s an inspirational companion for any woman who wants to travel the world on her own terms, and really we all do!

4. 100 Places Every Woman Should Go

This insightful and breezy guide will give you all the travel inspiration that you need. Its sections are fun, such as, ‘Places For Adventure,’ and ‘Places Where Women Made History.’ Everything from safety precautions to staying parasite-free is in the one-stop shop guide. It’s a must for the female traveler in your life.

5. The Art of Travelling Alone: Plan, Save and Travel Alone Safely on a Budget

When you are new to solo female travel it can feel scary and overwhelming. This is a great guide for how to make your solo travel experiences great and budget-friendly. It gives great tips and tricks and is perfect for anyone who is just starting out with solo travel. Just as some of the other books on this list, this is a great one to solo travel newbies.

6. Fun, Fearless and Female: A Backpacker’s Odyssey between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn

An inspirational story of a woman who dreamed of traveling the world and made it happen. In this memoir you’ll go with rebellious Frances as she explores more than thirty-five countries. While hopping from Asia to Africa and everywhere in between, find out what happens when Frances tries to stow away on an international flight!

7. She’s Ready: Inspiring Travel Stories and Wanderlust Guide for Women Travelers

A manifesto for women who aspire to explore the world and find themselves at the end of their journey. The inspiring stories and compelling guide explains how to drop the fear-inducing, big picture obsession over the infamous question – who am i?

8. How to Quit Your Job & Travel: Everything You Need to Travel Long Term (& All the Things Nobody Tells You)

As the title suggests, this book is a practical guide with step-by-step directions on how to quit your job and travel the world. The best thing about this book is that it doesn’t sugar coat the harder parts of the process. It gives you the nitty-gritty details and makes you excited for all the possibilities.

9. The Solo Travel Handbook

Many of us have a fear of traveling alone, but Lonely Planet is here to remind you that you absolutely can! This book will give you confidence and tips on how to do it all on your own. It covers everything from travel worries to budget and packing trips.

10. What I Was Doing While You Were Breeding

The memoirs of a woman who took the road less traveled. While her friends were getting married and having babies Kristen decided to travel anytime she could instead. Often solo, this book is equal parts funny storytelling, candid reflections, and wanderlust-inspiring travel tales.

11. The Bucket List: 1000 Adventures Big & Small

Spanning 7 contitents these life affirming 1000 adventures will inspire anyone to get out there and explore! The great thing about this one is that it’s not only huge adventures but small ones as well. There is something for everyone one in this book.

12. Women Who Hike: Walking with America’s Most Inspiring Adventurers

Profiling over 20 incredible women who will inspire you to get out and hit the trails. The book is both inspirational and aspirational as each adventurer tells her story in her own words through featuring their favorite hike, personal challenges, accomplishments, and philosophy.

13. Itchy Feet – Tales of travel and adventure: An anthology of travel stories (The Travel Stories Series)

Twenty inspiring authors share their adventures with you in this anthology of travel stories. The stories take place from Africa to Transylvania and everywhere in between. You get to experience history first-hand through four continents, three wars, and a desperate message in a bottle with a story of heartbreak. Let these stories inspire your next great adventure!

14. An Inkling, a Backpack, and All the Time in the World: Traveling on a Whim

An inspiring story of a woman who chose to remain behind on a trip and lived an exciting and amazing year in another country. It will make you want to pack your bags and never return home! Let this one inspire you to take the leap and to try solo travel.

15. #PassportReady: The Ultimate Guide To Solo Female Travel

If you’ve ever wanted to travel alone, but weren’t sure where to start, then this book is perfect for you. #PassportReady is the guide for the modern woman who wants to hit the road alone. The book covers every aspect of travel, is loaded with useful resources, and features the personal stories of 26 women that will unquestionably awaken your wanderlust. 

There you have it, 15 books for the female traveler in your life. No matter what the occasion these books are sure to inspire and guide every female traveler. Enjoy and happy trails!

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