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If you find yourself unable to travel at the moment and need to satisfy your wanderlust, you can temporarily alleviate that travel itch by subscribing to a travel subscription box. Travel from the comfort of your home by having things ranging from food and beauty products to handmade items from the far corners of the world and gear for your next adventure sent right to your door.
A travel subscription box might not be exactly the same as packing your bag, getting on a plane and being in a new environment, but it can bring a little travel joy to you for the time being.
How do subscription boxes work?
If you’re new to subscription boxes, these are boxes of goodies that ship monthly to your door. There’s a range of subscription boxes out there, and even beyond these 10 travel subscription boxes, you’ll find so much variety that you’ll be sure to find one or two that fit your interests.
Subscription boxes are typically cheaper the longer that you subscribe to the box. For example, in the first of our 10 travel subscription boxes listed below, Try The World, if you make a one time purchase, the box is $39. But if you purchase a three month plan, it’s $35, 6 months is $33 and you get the idea. The more months you purchase, the cheaper it’ll be.
As for shipping, the majority of programs offer free shipping and it may depend where the company is based. They may have to charge extra for shipping to wherever you are if they aren’t based in the same country as you. You also usually don’t need to worry about ‘committing’. You can typically cancel your subscriptions at any time but please be sure to check each travel subscription box company’s policies before subscribing.
10 Travel Subscription Boxes
1. For the Foodie: Try The World
Discover the world through food with Try The World with their two travel subscription boxes. Choose either the Countries box, which is a curation of seven to eight gourmet foods and ingredients, or the Snacks boxes which include six different snacks from six different countries around the world.
Subscribe to Try The World starting at $39
2. For Children: Little Passports
Get a child hooked on traveling and learning about the world as early as 3 years old with these travel subscription boxes from Little Passports. They have five options based on the child’s age starting with the Early Explorers for ages 3-5, Science Junior for ages 5-8, World Edition for ages 6-10, USA Edition for ages 7-12 and Science Expeditions for ages 9 and up with each box containing age appropriate games, toys and activities.
Subscribe to Little Passports starting at $17.95
3. For the Bibliophile: Book of the Month
Travel to another world through books. With a Book of the Month subscription, you get to pick the book you want to read for the month out of a selection of five books. These five books are curated by Book of the Month based on early releases, fresh perspectives and debut authors, according to their website.
Subscribe to Book of the Month starting at $14.95
4. For Every Day to On the Road: FabFitFun
Find your new favorite beauty, health and travel items through FabFitFun’s subscription box. You can customize part of your box by picking three to five products with a total of eight products shipped to you. The products to customize change every month so there’s always something new. There are even travel related items, like Calpak’s three piece packing cube set which already retails at $40. FabFitFun boxes start at $49.99.
Subscribe to FabFitFun starting at $49.99
5. For the Beach Lover: The Wanderlust Box
The Wanderlust Subscription Box is a travel subscription box by Bikini.com. They send out themed boxes every month based on a destination that’s usually either a beach or coastal destination, think places like Venice, Puerto Viejo, Phuket Island and the Amalfi Coast filled with beauty and travel products.
Subscribe to The Wanderlust Box starting at $85
6. For the Outdoor Adventurer: Cairn
Cairn is the travel subscription box for outdoor adventurers. Each monthly box contains full size outdoor products like on the go bars and snacks, skincare products and bags. You can also upgrade to the Obsidian Premium Collection, a quarterly box filled with premium products that is tailored to your size and activity preferences.
Subscribe to Cairn starting at $29.95
7. For the Japanophile/Snack Lover: Bokksu
Get a taste of Japan with this Bokksu travel subscription box. You’ll discover Japan through 10 to 25 snacks sent to your door. The Classic box contains 20-25 snacks and the Tasting box contains 10-14 with a different theme each month. Past months have included Mochi Madness, Autumn in Kyoto, Moon Festival and Sakura Box.
Subscribe to Bokksu starting at $26.99
8. For the Fruit and Gourmet Enthusiast: Harry and David
Harry and David is known for their sendable gift boxes. But did you know they have subscription boxes? They’re an original when it comes to subscription boxes. They’ve had their Fruit of the Month Club since 1936, sending monthly handpicked and seasonal fruits all over the country. Treat yourself with a healthy fruit that you may not otherwise have access to where you’re located.
Subscribe to Harry and David starting at $89.99
9. For the Mindful Traveler: GlobeIn
GlobeIn curates ethically sourced goods from around the world into a monthly subscription box delivered right to your door. Choose one of five box themes for the month and get 4 to 5 full-size handmade products that provide jobs for artisans around the world that GlobeIn works directly with.
Subscribe to GlobeIn starting at $40
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10. For the Anglophile: LondonPopbox
If you love London, you need to be subscribed to the London Pop Box. Each month, London Pop Box sends 5 to 6 products ranging from snacks, homeware and jewelry all from British brands. (On another note, if you’re a fan of Scotland, there’s a box for you too, The Scot Box.)
Subscribe to London Pop Box starting at £25 (approx. $30)
BONUS! Travel the World Through Tea and Coffee
You might have a go to favorite tea or coffee at home but like to switch it up when you travel. If you’re stuck at home, you can try something different by having it shipped to you. Bring the world to you with one of these tea or coffee subscription boxes.
For the Tea Lover: Simple Loose Leaf
Each month, get 4 new teas sent to you from Simple Loose Leaf. Choose from a selection of teas from all over the world that arrive in 40g resealable pouches packed in organic linen tea filters. Choose the Sampler Tea Box, or if you have a favorite type of tea, choose the Herbal Tea Box, Black Tea Box or Green Tea Box so you know you’ll get all your favorite types of teas.
Subscribe to Simple Loose Leaf starting at $10
For the Coffee Lover: Driftaway
If you’re a coffee drinker, there’s also a subscription box for you from Driftaway Coffee. Start your subscription with a tasting kit of four different coffee profiles and rate them so you can have your subsequent monthly boxes tailored to your taste. You have an option for your monthly four 2 ounce bags of single origin coffee to arrive either whole bean or ground.
Subscribe to Driftaway Coffee starting at $14.57
Which travel subscription box will you subscribe to?
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