Launching the Postcard Digest - Issue #1
Weekly stories and updates from the Postcard Travel Club.
Quote of the Week
“You do not inherit the Earth from your ancestors, you borrow it from your children”. Unknown
Where in the World Are We?
Keep reading to find out…
Dear Mindful Travellers:
Welcome to our weekly newsletter, The Postcard Digest!
We intend to ignite your passion for mindful travel and harness it as a force for positive change around the world — and at home.
Delve into the latest stories and updates from our Postcard Travel Club community. Discover valuable tips on mindfulness, health and wellness, conservation, culture, self-growth, responsible tourism and more.
As you roam this wondrous planet, we invite you to dive a little deeper, connect with other cultures and embark on a journey of self-discovery. Together, we can make the world a better place.
We hope these stories will inspire you.
Karen Hastings
Editor, Postcard Travel Club
Why Postcard Travel?
Get the scoop on how it all started. The founder of Postcard Travel Club, Amit Jaipuria, shares his inspiration for Postcard Travel and his vision to uplift communities around the world.
Launching Postcard Version 3.0
We’re excited to share the launch of Version 3.0 of the Postcard Travel platform. You can now Collect Postcards, build your personal Postcard Collections Page, and Share your Postcard Page with family and friends.
Here’s how it works…
COLLECT POSTCARDS of your favourite stories and stay inspired by your world. As you build your Postcard collection, you’ll find yourself venturing on an inner journey of self-discovery.
Explore available postcards at https://postcard.travel/stories
SHARE YOUR POSTCARD PAGE and inspire others with the stories you love. As you share your Postcard page, your friends and family will find common travel themes and interests that align with you, which could also lead to planning more meaningful trips together.
Here‘s one shared collection: https://postcard.travel/amitjaipuria
DISCOVER & PARTNER with travel businesses that advance responsible tourism.
Explore the Boutique Stays collection: https://postcard.travel/hotels
Explore the Designer Tours collection: https://postcard.travel/tours
Collect Postcards from this Week’s Featured Partners
Full Circle Studies and Safaris, Namibia
Full Circle Studies & Safaris creates sustainable and impactful travel adventures focusing on mindfulness and conservation.
Community Homestay Network, Nepal
Experience the vibrant Nepali culture firsthand through Community Homestay Network's community-based tourism initiative, offering personalized and authentic travel experiences by staying with local host families.
24 MG Road, India
Embark on an immersive journey in Kannauj, India's perfume capital, where you'll explore the art of perfumery, create your own signature scent, indulge in a fragrance- and flavor-pairing degustation and discover the rich history of an 8th-generation perfume house.
Founder Spotlight
Robyn Woodhead, Co-Founder of White Desert Antarctica, describes her life-changing journey of exploration in Antarctica, where she braved icy landscapes and lived in solitude for three months. Her tale of profound self-reflection amid raw natural beauty will transport you to another planet. Browse and Collect Robyn’s postcards from her tour - A Space Inspired Adventure in Otherworldly Antarctica.
The Postcard Travel Show
In our latest podcast, Jeff Muntifering from Full Circle Studies & Safaris shares his extraordinary journey from a chance encounter with a cheetah to becoming a devoted conservationist in Namibia.
Cultural Tours: African Oasis Safaris
Embark on a Samburu Village Adventure with African Oasis Safaris: Step into a world of enchantment; indulge in a feast of cultural delights; and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of vibrant colors, mesmerizing traditions and heartfelt connections. You’ll experience the enchanting moran dance, age-old customs and mouthwatering feasts, leaving with cherished memories of a transformative journey.
Remember to collect your favourite African Oasis Safaris stories and save them to your Postcard page.
Boutique Stays: Kaner Retreat
Sustainable luxury abounds at India’s first desert botanical resort. Kaner Retreat nestles in the serene Thar Desert amid unspoiled landscapes. Experience immersive cultural traditions while exploring the surrounding wilderness on guided walks or safaris.
Remember to collect your favourite Kaner Retreat stories and save them to your Postcard page.
Conservation: Citizenship for Bees?
Around the world, various initiatives are granting legal rights to species, natural entities and ecosystems as a way to protect them. Iris Dicke investigates this powerful global movement in Citizenship for Bees?
Mindful Travel Tips
In How Nature Gently Transforms Us,
explores how spending time in nature can positively impact your physical and mental well-being, fostering a profound sense of connection with the world around you.Health & Wellness
Arrive refreshed and ready to go after a long trip with these seven natural jet lag remedies.
International Wellness Tourism Conference: Connect with other mindful travel partners at the International Wellness Tourism Conference in Palm Springs, October 28 to 30, 2023. Attendees will enjoy three days of insightful discussions and networking opportunities featuring industry experts and thought leaders in wellness tourism.
Where in the World are We?
This week’s photo was taken in Sierra Leone. Learn more about this transformational tour and collect your favourite Postcard stories from The Adventure Boutique.