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Quote of the Week
“A journey is best measured in friends rather than miles.”
– Tim Cahill
Dear Postcard Travellers,
As the holiday season draws near, we’re turning our focus to what truly matters: connection and community.
This week, we invite you to journey into the heart of India’s villages to connect with the locals, hear their stories and learn about their unique cultures — from Rajasthan’s artisans and Rabari Shepherds to communities along the serene backwaters of Kerala.
We also want to share some exciting news! Starting January 2025, we’re launching POSTCARD CITY CIRCLES in Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi. Designed to inspire and connect, these intimate in-person communities of conscious luxury travellers were inspired by Postcard founder Amit Jaipuria’s transformative experiences at TTC Transcend in Slovenia and The Long Run annual summit on Nikoi Island. Learn more in our Postcard Community Updates below.
Whether you’re discovering new communities abroad or building connections closer to home, this festive season is about coming together.
Wishing you a holiday season filled with warmth and wonder,
K. Hastings
Editor-in-Chief, Postcard Travel Club
Meet the Locals on Mihir Garh’s Village Safari
Since 1988, Mihir Garh’s Village Safari has offered a sensory journey into Rajasthan’s cultural soul. As you venture into local communities, you’ll witness ancient customs and crafts and experience the everyday warmth of village life. Feel the graciousness of hosts as you are welcomed into their homes—a rare privilege that transforms you from traveller to honoured guest.
Meet the Bishnois, protectors of nature for over 500 years, whose bond with the endangered blackbuck antelope embodies respect for the wild places they call home. Cross paths with the Raikas, dressed in vivid attire, and learn from the Paliwals and Meghwals, whose farming and weaving traditions enrich the region.
This isn’t just a tour—it’s an intimate encounter with the heart of Rajasthan.
Rediscover Community and Nature at Neeleshwar Hermitage
At Neeleshwar Hermitage in Kerala, you can visit a vibrant Hindu village on a three-hour journey that brings you face-to-face with authentic traditions. Watch farmers planting crops using time-honoured methods; observe locals harvesting palm nuts; and savour the unique experience of a backwater ferry ride with fresh toddy, also known as palm wine.
For a more adventurous escape, the Plantation Nature Walk takes you to the lush hills of Kundamkuzhi. Explore plantations of rubber, areca palm and pepper vines, surrounded by wild plants and cascading monsoon waterfalls.
Discover hillside caves carved to carry drinking water, and spot colourful birds, both migratory and resident.
Neeleshwar Hermitage offers a profound sense of connection—an invitation to embrace life’s beauty, simplicity and community.
Visit the Semi-Nomadic Rabari Shepherds at Bera Safari Lodge
Learn about the fascinating lives of the Rabari herdsmen on your Bera Safari Lodge village excursion. With intricate red turbans and silver jewelry, the Rabaris embody a culture rich in music, spirituality and harmony with nature—especially the revered Jawai leopards. Over tea in their mud-and-twig huts, hear their enthralling history and folktales, passed down as soulful songs.
Stroll through local markets where Rabari women showcase exquisite handcrafted goods like embroidered garments and pottery. And if you’re lucky, you can join a lively dance performance in the market square.
Every moment here, from camel caravans to spiritual traditions, offers a window into the Rabaris’ enduring connection to their land and heritage. It’s a unique opportunity to embrace community and tradition.
Forge Meaningful Connections at Brij Lakshman Sagar
At Brij Lakshman Sagar, the true spirit of Rajasthan comes alive through its people. Step into local schools to connect with students and teachers, sharing heartfelt moments while gaining insight into the joys and challenges of rural education.
In the bustling markets, connect with spirited vendors as they share stories behind the vibrant produce and aromatic spices that define their heritage.
Step into artisan workshops, where generations of craftsmanship come alive in every pottery creation, handwoven textile or intricately crafted piece of jewellery.
End your day with heartfelt conversations over traditional brews, building bonds with locals and fellow travellers. Here, every encounter is an opportunity to connect and celebrate the spirit of community.
Postcard Community Updates
As we step into 2025, we’re thrilled to share exciting community updates and events and introduce you to the incredible people shaping Postcard Travel Club’s journey.
Postcard City Circles
In January and February, we’re debuting Postcard City Circles in Bangalore and Mumbai with a launch event, The Transformative Power of Conscious Luxury Travel in Wellness. Curated and hosted by the talented Jia Singh—a media and communications expert, visual storyteller and founder of Wandering for Wellness—this event will bring value-aligned conscious luxury travelers together to connect over shared travel dreams.
Along with hosting our inaugural in-person event, Jia will join us as a Partner for Wellness to curate and host events related to wellness across all the City Circles. Stay tuned for more details.
Welcome to Our New Team Members
Along with Jia, we’re also delighted to welcome Misha Paul, an impact entrepreneur and sustainability consultant, as our Postcard Event Coordinator. Misha’s expertise in managing shows, PR and marketing will bring a fresh perspective to Postcard Events.
Also joining the Postcard Team is the gifted travel and lifestyle writer Shweta Dravid, our India Editor, who will lead efforts to onboard exciting new Postcard Partners in 2025 and showcase their stories.
What’s Next?
This month, we’re also launching our Postcard Podcast Channel, where you’ll find inspiring conversations, expert insights and stories that ignite your wanderlust.
And we’ve just launched our new Postcard Travel Club Spotify channel. Click the link below to subscribe and share these inspiring travel stories with your friends and family members.
Together, let’s celebrate the connections and stories that make travel truly transformative!
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