The Gift of Gratitude
Give Thanks by Giving Back through Conscious Luxury Travel
Quote of the Week
Gratitude can transform any situation. It alters your vibration, moving you from negative energy to positive. It’s the quickest, easiest most powerful way to effect change in your life — this I know for sure.”
- Oprah Winfrey
Dear Postcard Travellers,
As we embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving in the US—a time to reflect on gratitude and generosity— Postcard Travel Club invites you to extend these values through conscious luxury travel.
You can express your gratitude for the planet and its many gifts by giving back while you enjoy life-changing experiences around the globe.
From eco-tourism initiatives in Peru to feeding orphans in India, and conservation and community-building projects in Kenya and Namibia, travel can help you forge deeper connections and make a positive impact in the places you visit. By supporting local businesses and engaging in community projects, you help nurture a cycle of gratitude that touches lives far beyond your own.
Let’s celebrate Thanksgiving by exploring with purpose and gratitude.
K. Hastings
Editor-in-Chief, Postcard Travel Club
Nurturing Children at Shreyas Yoga Retreat
Just an hour from Bangalore International Airport, Shreyas Yoga Retreat offers mindful travelers a rare opportunity to blend luxury with purpose.
Among its most heartfelt experiences is the chance to serve a local orphanage. As part of their ‘Wellness for the Soul Package’, you can harvest vegetables from Shreyas’ organic garden, prepare a nutritious meal with the retreat’s chefs, and serve it to children on traditional banana leaves.
This simple yet profound act fosters a deep connection, and will remind you of the joy in giving back. Shreyas invites you to open your heart, recognizing that when we share with others, we enrich ourselves.
Join an Educational Safari at Basecamp Adventure
At Kenya’s Basecamp Adventure, your safari goes beyond adventure—it’s a chance to contribute to conservation and community development in the Masai Mara. Your conservation fees directly support local landowners and projects.
Through immersive experiences like the Explorers Club, Warriors Academy and visits to the Enjoolata Awareness Centre, you gain invaluable insights into Maasai culture, wildlife protection and sustainable practices.
By engaging in these efforts, you actively participate in preserving the environment and empowering the local community. Each day at Basecamp enriches your journey, fostering personal growth while leaving a positive impact on the land and its people.
Desert Adventures with a Difference at Wolwedans Plains Camp
At Wolwedans Plains Camp, your safari is an adventure with purpose. As you enjoy exhilarating activities like hot air ballooning over the desert, dune surfing down the iconic Namibian dunes, or indulging in sundowners while watching the sunset, you are also giving back.
Your stay contributes to the AridEden Project, supporting Wolwedans Foundation initiatives like the Desert Academy, which provides vocational training to young Namibians in hospitality and the culinary arts.
Horseback riding through the stunning desert landscape or simply relaxing in the serene surroundings, you’re helping fund conservation efforts and community development, creating a positive impact with every experience.
Help Save Wildlife at Amazon Planet Tambopata Lodge
At Amazon Planet Tambopata Lodge, your jungle adventure is not only about exploring the rich biodiversity of the Amazon but also about making a tangible impact.
By staying here, you directly contribute to the conservation efforts of Taricaya Ecological Reserve. Your visit supports vital projects such as wildlife rescue, agroforestry and the reintroduction of the black spider monkey.
As you venture into the rainforest, learn firsthand about the sustainable practices that help protect the Amazon. Whether you're relaxing in nature or participating in conservation activities, you’ll experience the joy of giving back while taking part in rewarding Amazon adventures.
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