For your girlfriend...

For your best pal who hasn't yet mastered the art of travelling by herself, I propose the latest edition of, A Journey of One's Own: Uncommon Advice for the Independent Woman Traveller. In this bestseller, travel expert Thalia Zepatos shares stories, travel tips, wisdom, and all the information and contacts your pal will need for a rewarding and safe journey. Add a multi-purpose, multi-length, wrinkle-proof, quick drying Macabi Skirt™ designed for the adventurous women on the go and you've created a truly inspirational gift (http://www.macabiskirt.com/).

For your student niece...

Treat the young woman who adores travel adventures to the brand new anthology called, Europe From a Backpack: Real stories from young travelers abroad. With topics like romance in Spain, waitressing in Paris and a dip in the Budapest baths, your niece is sure to make room for this read in her backpack. Want to really win her over? Include a female-friendly Sierra Designs sleeping bag. The Rosa 2.0 model is designed to reflect the contours of a woman's body and provides extra insulation for the "cold spots" (abdomen and feet) that females generally complain about (http://www.sierradesigns.com). This will be a dynamite duo!

For your next door neighbour...

Bless the woman next door who's always ready to lend a hand or a cup of sugar. For this lovely lady, Journeywoman recommends the best-selling cookbook, Bonnie Stern's Essentials of Home Cooking. It's chock full of the culinary diva's favorite recipes mixed with personal anecdotes gleaned from travel and working with the best chefs worldwide. Now take out some crayons and add a handmade "favour coupon" to your gift. Perhaps a promise to collect your neighbour's mail and feed her cat when she travels? That would make a perfect combo!