Last Updated on September 19, 2025 by Home in the World
If you know anything about me or this site, you’ll know I love travel, but I also love reading. Part of the reason behind the name Home in the World is the fact that I wanted it to be a mix of world travel, my hometown and some lifestyle content. And the latter has mostly been in the form of book reviews (the books usually having a slant towards travel and/or foreign cultures).
So I was beyond excited to discover The Wordy Traveler and their stunning wanderlust-inspired subscription boxes. If you love books and travel, I’m certain you’ll love them too. Read on to find out more about this lovely concept, as well as enjoy a great discount on your first purchase.
What is The Wordy Traveler and how does it work?
The Wordy Traveler is a quarterly subscription-box service that has been featured in the likes of Lonely Planet, The Oprah Magazine, Reader’s Digest and many more.
It delivers thoughtfully curated packages of hand-selected travel-inspired goodies to your door each season. That means, every three months, you can look forward to receiving a wholesome gift box packed full of hand-selected, travel-inspired books and other goodies themed around a different, unique destination.
The whole philosophy is to transport you to various corners of the world without you having to set foot outside the comfort of your home. Because, let’s face it, as much as most of us love jet-setting around the globe, it’s not always possible or feasible to do so. And that’s why I also love their slogan of ‘wanderlust fulfilled’.
And sometimes it honestly is just nicer to cuddle up at home with a good book and warm cup of tea or coffee, exploring the world through the words and crafts of literary and artisanal experts – all from our snug armchair or bed. And, I must say, The Wordy Traveler have absolutely nailed this concept.
You can choose from 2 subscription options: quarterly pay-as-you-go and annually pre-paid. Each of these can be further tailored, depending on how many books you want to receive (choice of 2, 4 or 6), with prices varying accordingly.
Maybe it’s just that particular quarter’s feature destination that interests you and you don’t want to commit to a full year. That’s totally fine! And even if you do sign up for the ongoing subscription, you can skip or cancel at any time. So there’s no pressure at all.
The subscription boxes
So what’s in these fabled subscription boxes, you ask? Well, as mentioned, each is themed around a specific destination: 1-2 fiction or non-fiction books, a full-sized souvenir, a postcard, a custom bookmark and charm, and a sachet of locally-owned specialty tea or coffee.
It allows you to gradually build up a beautifully curated collection of keepsakes from around the world. Some may be places you have visited, others may be bucket-list dreams or even destinations you never knew much about beforehand.
In any case, The Wordy Traveler’s subscription boxes deliver an enriching, wanderlust-filled experience that bring the world and its wonders to you! They also make the perfect gift idea for any friends or loved ones who enjoy reading and travel.
The ‘Around the World’ Welcome Box
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, The Wordy Traveler additionally offers a gorgeous ‘Around the World’ Welcome Box for new subscribers (in addition to the first standard subscription box).
This follows a similar philosophy to the subscription boxes, except that, while the subscription boxes are geared around one specific destination, the Welcome Box is an eclectic collection of pieces from all over the world.
It’s like a round-the-world ticket, a sampler, giving you a taste of The Wordy Traveler’s concept and style. Even the design of it has been thoughtfully crafted; I loved the fact that it looked like a treasure chest. It made the unboxing experience even more special and exciting. I couldn’t wait to see what was inside!
So what exactly was inside? Here’s a breakdown of what was in mine – though be aware that this could vary slightly from box to box.
2 travel-inspired books
Circling the Sun by Paula McLain (a novel inspired by Africa)
Lizzie & Dante by Mary Bly (a novel inspired by Italy)
Souvenir: Greek jar
A vibrant floral-print ceramic jar inspired by ancient Greek pottery. Can be decorative or functional – or both. It’s definitely going on display on one of my shelves!
Souvenir: Indian steel votive bowls
Three small silver bowls perfect for candles or as other décor items. Inspired by traditional Middle Eastern and South Asian metalwork. These are also so far up my alley – can The Word Traveler read my mind or what?! I LOVE Middle Eastern and South Asian ornaments.
Locally owned tea & coffee
A sachet of English Breakfast tea by the Ohio Tea Company and a sachet of The Wordy Traveler’s Exclusive 203 blend by the Fair Dinkum Coffee Co.
3 globally inspired charms & a bookmark
A little pouch of 3 charms (a compass, a flower and a 4-leaf clover) and a Memory of London bookmark (I collect bookmarks, so this is perfect!)
A cute journal
A bound notebook with a good-luck blessing on the front. It looks like it could be Irish-inspired, given its green colour and clover motif.
Special offer & discount for you!
There’s a lot to love in those boxes, am I right?! If you’re a lover of travel and reading and would like to try out this unique service for yourself, you can sign up here. And to get $20 OFF (this is USD $20), use my code HOMEINTHEWORLD.
By doing so, not only will you enjoy a decent discount on your purchase, but you’ll also receive one of the thoughtfully curated Welcome Boxes described above.
Final thoughts on The Wordy Traveler
If you’re visiting this site, I hope it’s because you align with its philosophy of ‘home and the world’, of travel and books. And if so, I believe you will truly love what The Wordy Traveler has to offer.
I personally was extremely impressed and touched with how much thought and care had gone into putting the whole package together. In a world where people are feeling increasingly disconnected and stressed, and so much is transacted through screens, it is so very refreshing and wholesome to go back to the old-school approach of tangible keepsakes and physical books.
Think handwritten letter over clinical email. Think unplugging and curling up with a good read and a cuppa. That’s The Wordy Traveler vibe. I genuinely love it so much and believe it has the potential to bring a lot of pleasure to many, whether you’re an armchair traveller, an adventurous bookworm or somewhere in between.
If you do sign up, I’d be really keen to hear your thoughts, so please feel free to leave a comment below. Happy wordy travels!
** This post, like everything else on this website, has been written entirely by me. No ChatGPT or any other AI tool has been used. It takes longer to create, but I value 100% human-generated content and I hope you do too! **
Full disclosure: I received my welcome box as a gift from The Wordy Traveler for the purpose of writing this post because it is a concept that completely aligns with my interests and brand. All opinions are my own and are 100% honest.
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What a brilliant concept! Perfect to indulge yourself and/or as a very special gift for someone
A real winner!
Yes! It’s the perfect combo and also so thoughtfully put together. Definitely a great gift idea too!