The 2020 GGI holiday gift guide is here! This guide features GGI small business owners and artisans from our communities around the world. As we head into the 2020 holiday season it’s important for us to recognize that this year is unlike any other before. We’ve all experienced different hardships due to the global pandemic and many individuals and families have seen their finances impacted as a result of the hit to the global economy.
Small businesses need our support more than ever, so we put together the ultimate Girl Gone International Gift Guide to help you do your holiday shopping! This guide features some of the 500,000 womxn from some of our 200 local GGI communities across the globe (join us!) who have their own unique products and services to sell. Join us this holiday season (and beyond) as we make a pledge to shop GGI and support small and local businesses.
April Teppe has released a new track that will have you dancing around your living room as you peruse this gift guide! Her new single which is out now on Spotify is called ‘Girl Gone International’ and celebrates every brave womxn who has ever packed a suitcase and headed out into the world to see what would happen next! “I wanted to show love to every woman who like me left everything and everyone she knew in search of adventure, experience and ultimately, herself. I wanted to send a message that you don’t have to always go on this journey on your own.”
Rosemary Akwashiki (Nigeria)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I have had the opportunity of working briefly in a country other than mine and I know what it’s like being a new place not knowing anyone
International Shipping. Last order for Christmas delivery is 5th December.
Featured Item | Hand painted fabric jumpsuit €160
Shilpa Rajpara (USA)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I have lived in 9 countries, and 14 different cities. Connecting with *cool* women in a new place immediately changes my experience of a place. My travels have influenced my designs for example this sexy-strappy low back suit with tons of support.
Featured Item | Athleisure A-G cup. Bells Beach 1 Piece Swimsuit $140
Rachel Magruder
(Spain)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I’ve lived abroad more than half my life and now live in Madrid. I am a creative soul, serial project starter and a music, art and poetry lover.
Featured Item | Art as a bag – Caballa II Bag €40, a percentage goes to financially
Jennie Barck (Finland)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I am from Finland and have lived in Singapore, London and Milan and I now on a journey to unveil artisan fashion and makers to global dwellers of
today.
Featured Item | Mila Crop Shirt €69
Niharika Seth (Germany)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I want to be connected to other girls going through similar experiences.
Free Shipping in Europe. Order by December 10 for Christmas delivery.
Featured Item | Reusable Mask €10
Jackie Lund (Germany)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I’m from South Africa and have lived in Hamburg Germany for the last year. I have created a lifestyle collection inspired by friendship and beautiful living
Featured Item | Leather Sandal and Earring Combo €50
Blanca Carbonell (Spain)
I’m a Girl Gone International because it’s great to have a girl community everywhere you go! I repurpose denim garments and mix them with typical textiles from Guatemala, Mexico and Spain. I want to give garments a second life to travel around the world.
Featured Item | Denim Jacket €75
Angela Comer-Lam (Hong Kong)
I’m a Girl Gone International because it is a great community that feels like home. On moving to HK I noticed a gap in the market and decided to fill it by starting my business which I named Y2Squared which is the abbreviation of one of the most precious things in the world, my daughters name.
Featured Item | Bucket Bag HK$420
Ariadna Pui (UK)
AMZA Bags
I’m a Girl Gone International because I have lived and worked in more than 10 places in the last 10 years. Our bags can be taken straight from the plane to the boardroom.
Featured Item | The Volterra Pouch €55
Elisa Bozzolini (Mallorca)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I am inspired by wherever I go in the world and the people I meet. I work with women to create their personal textile pattern to celebrate their own beautiful journey or a milestone in their life.
Featured Item | Fairy Boho Dress €199
Anya Defries (Palma)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I move around the world drawing for people – their favourite toys, pets, places, memories, moments, people – with or without clothes!
Ships Internationally
Featured Item | Life Drawing from a photo €190
Stavroula Kaparou (Netherlands)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I am a Greek girl living in the Netherlands.
Katie Elizabeth (UK)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I grew up as a missionary kid in Mozambique, then I moved to Italy as an adult to teach abroad for a few years. International Shipping. Mid-Dec for international and 23 Dec for UK Christmas delivery. Featured Item | 2020 bauble €3.50
Anh Tran (Vietnam)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I’ve been living abroad and traveling on my own since I was a 14 year-old girl.
International Shipping. For Christmas delivery: Last order by end of November. For digital options, 2 weeks before Christmas.
Featured Item | Custom painting €72
Chiara Gomiselli (Italy)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I am a nomad and lived in a few countries and I love traveling constantly.
International Shipping. To get it by Christmas last date would be around the 1-5 of December depending on the country.
Featured Item | Custom landscape €150
Alina (Netherlands)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I moved abroad from Australia to the Netherlands in 2018 and have since travelled and explored so many interesting and beautiful places.
Featured Item | Ceramic painting kit €45
Moriah Costa (Spain)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I explore the world looking for new colours. I then turn them into small batches of watercolors, all the pigments are mixed using a binder of honey, gum Arabic and thyme essential oil.
Featured Item | Handmade watercolors €60
Demi Chao (Canada)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I am a repat who was in Ireland and now back in Vancouver since returning home mid-pandemic.
Featured Item | This Christmas collection; all cards are priced at $7.70 CAD
Charlotte Elise Brewin (Netherlands)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I’m originally from the UK, have lived in Barcelona, Berlin and now Amsterdam.
International Shipping. Last order date international (outside NL): 4 December 2020
Last order date domestic (within NL): 11 December 2020 .
Featured Item | ‘Anubis’ – Original A5 Lino print €18
Valentina Simone (Spain)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I am an Italian girl living in Spain and trying to grow this little business featuring fresh, eco-friendly, handmade natural soaps!
Featured Item | Hand-made artisanal soaps
Monica Olavarria (Netherlands)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I moved from the United States to The Netherlands for love and have along the way been able to create a family run business.
Featured Item | Hydrating Essence €26.95
Carol Hansen (Australia)
I’m a Girl Gone International because life has taken me to different places since I was very young. I want to help people keep fit while they roam.
International Shipping. Last day to order for Christmas delivery is December 12th.
Featured Item | Resistance bands pack AUD$50
Vanessa Wang (Switzerland)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I’m originally from Shanghai, lived and worked before in French-speaking Switzerland, and now settled in Zurich. I want to bring the Asian beauty mask experience from home to Europe.
Ships to Switzerland, EU and UK
Featured Item | Gift card
Olive Aguas (Netherlands)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I am one of the founder members and started GGI Amsterdam in 2011. I now live in Spain. I make blends with medicinal and superfood plants, adaptogens, and nootropics.
Featured Item | Body Booster Bundle €79.50
Annabelle Hardie (Spain)
I’m a Girl Gone International because the world is my greatest teacher and the women who fill it give it colour and meaning.
Featured Item | 18k gold plated Earrings AUD $59
Basia (Spain)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I’m Polish and have been living abroad for over 15 years.
Featured Item | Gem necklace €26
Mayen Colyer (UK)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I love the community feel. Moving to a new city can be scary, so having welcoming women to chat with and get to know has been so lovely!
International Shipping Last order dates outside of the UK: 4 December 2020, Last order dates inside of the UK: 14 December 2020
Featured Item | Wild tide studs £26
Justyn a Ant (Poland)
I’m a Girl Gone International because since I turned 21 I have travelled around the world and lived in France, Spain, Italy and Poland.
Featured Item | Butterfly jewelry
Weronika Szczesna (Spain)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I can connect with amazing girls and we support each other.
Featured Item | Personalized key chain €9
Jemma Whitehouse (Spain)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I’m a British native now living in (and loving) Barcelona!
International Shipping. Please refer to website for more information and countries that they ship to.
Featured Item | Never Far Ring €265
Penny Zagkla (Germany)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I moved to Berlin last March to help my sister who is a doctor and works many hours at a hospital due to COVID.
Featured Item | Sunny Heart Necklace €38
Bianca Demsa (Germany)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I live outside my passport country. I love the GGI community for its multicultural background and meaningful connections with great women.
Featured Item | Passport Cover €54
Dina Elkhouly (Portugal)
I’m a Girl Gone International because travel is a huge part of my life, I have been living mostly outside my home country for the past 9 years and I love being part of a community of like minded strong women and the support and knowledge exchange it provides.
International Shipping. Last order dates within Europe is Dec. 10th and globally Dec. 5th
Featured Item | Bennu Dome earrings 80€
Andreea Cirstea (Spain)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I want to connect with like minded women travelers.
Featured Item | Globe Miyuki Bracelet Sterling Silver €18
Dora Halasz (Netherlands)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I’m originally from Hungary, but I’ve been living in Amsterdam for 4 years now. It’s the 4th country I’ve lived in already.
Featured Item | Hair accessories €30
Anica Lin (Taiwan & Hong Kong)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I was born and raised in Swaziland to Taiwanese parents and I’ve bounced around the globe.
Ships to: Most of the world. Last orders December 14, 2020.
Featured Item | Handmade threader abstract leaf earrings in silver USD$210
Phuong Mai (USA)
I’m a Girl Gone International because it is who I am. And I love the community since I first joined when I lived in Berlin.
Featured Item | Violet Clean Kit – uses UVC light to disinfect your personal items. $145
Zoe Gan (Singapore)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I moved overseas for work, and not knowing anyone here, I wanted to meet new people and make friends!
Free shipping within Singapore for orders over SGD$80. Also ships to Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, United States and United Kingdom.
Featured Item | Play Dough Starter Pack- SGD$45
Zuzanna Matelska (Sweden)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I moved to Skane a year ago and was looking for girlfriends to have fun (or wine) with and it worked! I am now a GGI too!
Ships to Europe. Lead time for making a bunny doll = 2-3weeks. Last orders before Xmas may be placed on Dec. 12.
Featured Item | Handmade bunny toys 50€ + 18€ Shipping
Florence Liang (Netherlands)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I’m originally from Australia but have lived in 4 countries and each time I’ve moved to a new place not knowing anyone I’ve always been able to rely on GGI in my local city to find new friends.
Featured Item | Hand-illustrated inclusive yoga cards €24.50
Eveline Kusters (Germany)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I moved abroad 8 years ago because of love and the Girl Gone International events helped me find a job and friends.
Featured Item | Cardboard Playhouse 40€
Ailar Dibazar (Netherlands)
I’m a Girl Gone International because it’s a very meaningful community where I can make friends and learn new things from others.
Featured Item | Resin tray 40€ + 13€ shipping
Milena Lempika (Spain)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I like to connect with likeminded ladies everywhere I go.
Featured Item | Resin top golden side table 120€
Nataša Rajić Friederichs (Norway)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I, like most GGIs, know I can belong in many places at the same time and can always count on making friends in the GGI community.
International Shipping. Contact before ordering for fees.
Featured Item | Summer Vase 270kr
Cathy Dupré (Spain)
I’m a Girl Gone International because community makes the world a better place and helps women professionally by connecting them in authentic ways.
Featured Item | Hanging Planter €35
Ailar Dibazar (Netherlands)
I’m a Girl Gone International because it’s a very meaningful community where I can make friends and learn new things from others.
Featured Item | Resin tray 40€ + 13€ shipping
Milena Lempika (Spain)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I like to connect with likeminded ladies everywhere I go.
Featured Item | Resin top golden side table 120€
Nataša Rajić Friederichs (Norway)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I, like most GGIs, know I can belong in many places at the same time and can always count on making friends in the GGI community.
International Shipping. Contact before ordering for fees.
Featured Item | Summer Vase 270kr
Cathy Dupré (Spain)
I’m a Girl Gone International because community makes the world a better place and helps women professionally by connecting them in authentic ways.
Featured Item | Hanging Planter €35
Clara Saenz (Spain)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I was born in Argentina, spent a few years in Mexico and am now living in Spain with my wife.
International Shipping
Featured Item Personalized crocheted and felted pet €46.50
Alanna Tameta (Sweden)
I’m a Girl Gone International because when I first moved to Stockholm, I was looking for a community that understood the challenges I was going through as an expat. Girl Gone International gave me this safe haven to meet other women who were going through similar experiences.
Featured Item | Cards for reflection and self-discovery €15
Isotta Peira (Spain)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I’ve lived in 5 countries and I hope to live in more
Offers: Online cooking classes.
Offers | Buy One, Gift One! For any courses / cooking sessions purchased, you’ll get another one for FREE to gift someone else. On the check out page, please write “girlgonecooking ” in the discount code field and you’ll receive the gift card of the same amount of your purchase, to gift another friend! The offer is valid for any purchases made until 31st of December 2020.
Sophia Kandah-Tavfik (Austria)
Nutrition Vienna
I’m a Girl Gone International because I’m as international as it gets! Half Palestinian/half Austrian, and grew up in Russia and Dubai.
Offers | Dietary analysis and evaluation of how you can improve your current diet €120
Lauren Aloise (Spain)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I’ve lived in Madrid since 2011 (in Spain since 2009) but grew up in the USA.
Offers | Spanish Recipe Cookbook (e-book) €19
Ali Olivier Life Coach
I’m a Girl Gone International because I moved here alone 5 years ago and missed deep connections and friendships. I believe in women supporting and empowering one another through sharing our stories, struggles, strengths and gifts we have to the world.
Offers | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) mindfulness, yoga, neuro linguistic processing (NLP), creative arts therapy.
Sarita Chan (Netherlands)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I love meeting new people and making new connections!
Offers | Psychotherapy, mindfulness courses (MBSR & MBCT) and mindful crafting workshops.
Lauren Brady (Spain)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I’ve lived and travelled in various countries across the world.
Greta W. ( Austria)
GW Fitness
I’m a Girl Gone International because I’ve been living in different countries since 2014, always getting the support from my GGI sisters in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Barcelona and now in Vienna.
Offers | G45 8 weeks Personalized Personal Training program 90€
Sam Young ( Hong Kong)
I’m a Girl Gone International because I moved to HK on a whim, leaving behind a 7 year long relationship, family, friends…and it was the best decision I’ve made.
Offers | Year Ahead Tarot Card Reading £50 (local prices will vary)
Note : This guide has been put together with love and there are no backlinks or commissions so click away and make a small business women’s day! Please note most prices do not include shipping.
By Vianessa Castaños
Vianessa is a producer, actor and culture & lifestyle writer whose love of history and gastronomy has propelled her to travel the world…until she eventually landed at Girl Gone International where she serves as Deputy Editor.