Best Subscription Box for Those Who Love to Travel

Best Subscription Box for Those Who Love to Travel? Here are the Contents of the Explore Local Box Representing Portland, Ore.
Best Subscription Box for Those Who Love to Travel? Here are the Contents of the Explore Local Box Representing Portland, Ore.
Best Subscription Box for Those Who Love to Travel? Here are the Contents of the Explore Local Box Representing Portland, Ore.

A subscription box, by Wikipedia’s definition, “is a recurring delivery of niche products.” There’s a slew on the market and my first box was for Birchbox, where I received makeup and beauty samples. Over the years, I have tried some of the best subscription boxes, ranging from health and fitness to healthy eating to fly fishing  and now, I have tried one for those who love to travel and explore the United States.

Best Subscription Box for Those Who Love to Travel? The Explore Local Box!
Best Subscription Box for Those Who Love to Travel? The Explore Local Box!

Who Doesn’t Love Mail?
From the, “wish I would have thought of it” department, there’s now a box for those with wanderlust, curiosity and appreciation for all things American and I must say, it’s the best subscription box for those who love to travel. It’s called Explore Local Box and starting at $34.99 a month, you, a loved one who wants to travel, or a coworker who has everything, can explore local products and food from across the U.S.A. without leaving home.

Each month, a different city within the United States is explored and the one I was sent was from one of my favorite cities, Portland, Ore.! The items were carefully packed in a white box with scenic landscape sticker and were tucked in green filling.

In the box were items from Portland-based companies and I received:

Greetings From…
A postcard! I love postcards and this one offers an overview of Portland including its nickname (City of Roses), love of beer, and fun trivia about Nike which was founded in 1964 and headquartered in the city. According to the postcard, the Nike swoosh was designed by Carolyn Davidson in 1971 and a Portland State University student who was compensated for $35. Don’t worry, the card states she was later compensated much more including company stock.

What Was in My Portland Explore Local Box? Coarse Sea Salt from Jacobsen Salt Co.
What Was in My Portland Explore Local Box? Coarse Sea Salt from Jacobsen Salt Co.

Shake. Shake. Shake.
A bottle of coarse sea salt from Jacobsen Salt Co. The salt harvested from Netarts Bay on the Oregon Coast and the bottle has a sturdy grinder, perfect for grinding sea salt over my stove-cooked popcorn.

What Was in My Portland Explore Local Box? Loose-Leaf Yoga Blend Tea from The Jasmine Pearls Tea Co.
What Was in My Portland Explore Local Box? Loose-Leaf Yoga Blend Tea from The Jasmine Pearls Tea Co.

Perfect Breakfast Beverage
A bag of loose-leaf Yoga Blend tea from The Jasmine Pearls Tea Co. and empty tea bags to brew my tea. The herbal, fragrant and fruity tea is certified organic and perfect way to begin the day.

What Was in My Portland Explore Local Box? Original-Print Coaster from Robot Candy.
What Was in My Portland Explore Local Box? Original-Print Coaster from Robot Candy.

No More Rings
A ceramic coaster with an original-print mountain and stream scene from Robot Candy. The sunny scene reminds me of the wonderful memories I have from previous Portland visits.

What Was in My Portland Explore Local Box? Sweet & Salty Hazelnuts from Albina City Nuts.
What Was in My Portland Explore Local Box? Sweet & Salty Hazelnuts from Albina City Nuts.

The Perfect Snack
A 3oz bag of Sweet & Salty Hazelnuts from Albina City Nuts which are HIGHLY addictive. On previous Oregon visits, I recall driving through the Willamette Valley and seeing row upon row of hazelnut trees and finding a place that made and sold hazelnut fudge. Albina City Nuts were founded in 2008 and their first product was the Sweet & Salty Hazelnuts, which I’m munching on while writing this, are a divine blend of earthy hazelnuts, sweetness and saltiness with each flavor perfectly balanced. I’m so sad I’ve reached the end of the bag 🙁

What Was in My Portland Explore Local Box? Wood Coasters and Soap Dish
What Was in My Portland Explore Local Box? Wood Coasters and Soap Dish

A Woodchuck Would Be Envious
Wood coasters and a wood soap dish. The coasters are made from Douglas Fir branches damaged in a Portland winter wind storm and the soap dish is made from wood ends from a lumber mill. Repurposing. How Portland is that?

The Best Subscription Box for Those Who Love to Travel
Boxes vary but for the first few months, you can get a sneak peek as to what’s in it each month by visiting the Explore Local Box website. Prior to shipment, they will show what’s in each box so you know what to look forward to.

The Explore Local Box is perfect as a gift for friends, family or yourself. There’s a corporate gift option for Portland, Nashville and Boston, perfect if a group is meeting or hosting an incentive trip in that specific destination or it makes an ideal client gift. A month-to-month subscription is $34.99 while pre-paying for a three-month subscription is $99.99. There’s a kid add-on option which includes at least one kid-friendly item from that specific destination such as a book or toy. Visit www.explorelocalbox.com to learn more and subscribe!

This subscription box may also inspire your next trip. Explore Local Box is the perfect introductory taste to a city. Or in my case, it’s a sweet reminder of the handful of times I visited Portland and I’m longing for a return trip.

Disclosure: I received a complimentary Explore Local Box in order to review. Opinions are my own, Explore Local Box has not reviewed this post.

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Jenn

Jennifer A. Huber is an award-winning travel and outdoor blogger and writer in Southwest Florida. Originally from Buffalo, N.Y., a hiking trail led her to a career path in the tourism industry for more than 30 years. She spent a decade with a park management company in Yellowstone, Death Valley, and Everglades National Parks. She founded the travel blog, SoloTravelGirl.com with the goal of inspiring others to travel alone, not lonely. The unexpected death of her former husband in 2008 reminded her how short life is. His passing was a catalyst for sharing her experiences with the goal of inspiring and empowering others to travel solo. Jennifer holds a Travel Marketing Professional certification from the Southeast Tourism Society, is a certified food judge, member of the NASA Social community, and alum of the FBI Citizens Academy. When not traveling, she is either in the kitchen, practicing her photography skills, or road tripping with her dog, Radcliff.

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