With the rise of social media, the practice of sending
postcards while traveling has declined dramatically. That being said, there is
something very special about receiving a postcard in the mail. Don’t simply
post your pictures on Facebook or check in online. Postcards are an inexpensive
way to express to your loved ones that you are thinking of them.
1.
Sending a postcard is more personal. Shooting
your loved ones a Facebook message about your experience isn’t the same as
sending a postcard. To send a postcard you have to pick one out, buy it,
hand-write a message, and mail it. It will be appreciated.
2.
Postcards are a keepsake. Facebook messages get
lost. A postcard is physical. Someone can save it and experience fond memories
when they look at it again. It is much less likely to be lost.
3.
You don’t have to rely on cell phone service to
get your message across. Depending on where in the world you are it may be difficult
to get phone reception. Mailing a postcard is simple and won’t accidentally use
up a lot of data.
4.
A postcard serves as a souvenir. Instead of
dragging back something cheap and bulky from a souvenir shop to give to loved
ones, send a postcard. It’s cheaper, more personal, and your loved ones are
more likely to save it and treasure it.
5.
People love to get things in the mail that aren’t
bills. Imagine you have a friend traveling abroad, and one day you get an
unexpected postcard in the mail with a personal note. It’s exciting!
6.
Postcards inspire other people to travel. A
postcard telling your loved ones about how amazing the place you are is, along
with a picture showing where you are, will likely inspire them to travel
themselves!
7.
It makes you stand out. People will remember you
taking the time out of your trip to mail them something. This is much more
flattering than just receiving a text message and a photo.
8.
There’s no risk of identity theft or of being
hacked when sending a postcard. If you are using a public Wi-Fi connection or
internet café, there’s always a chance of you being hacked, even if it is
small.
9.
Your loved ones may use postcards in their home,
such as taping them up or by putting them on their fridge. You can’t get that
from an email.
10.
Writing a postcard creates a strong memory for
you as well. Physically writing something down makes something easier to
remember. Start sending postcards, and you’ll have the memory of you sitting in
front of the Eiffel Tower, or of you sipping drinks on a beach as you write out
words to the people you love.
