“Hey, who’s Ben?” says Jeremy. My mind races through the list of Bens I knew. Did he just find out about “the” Ben? No… he couldn’t have… Just kidding! I don’t have any history with any Bens… no of course not (yes, Jeremy, I know you read our own blog) 🙂
“You got a postcard from Ben, from North Pole!” Jeremy continues. “Sweet! I was right!” I shrieked while excitedly checking out the slightly cuffed postcard that has endured the long journey from North Pole to Seattle.
In August, Ben held a contest on his blog asking readers to guess his next destination.. He then selected a few people who guessed right to receive a postcard from him. I guessed right! You can follow the rest of his adventures in Alaska through his blog – they’re inspiring!
Postcard from Ben
Postmarked North Pole, AK
Thanks Ben for the wonderful gesture!
In the digital world where communication is often done through email, tweets, facebook wall posts, blog comments… actually receiving a postcard or the traditional snail mail from a friend is such a rarity these days.
[bq_left]Send a postcard, greeting card or snail mail to your family or friend on your next travel.[/bq_left] I don’t know how to describe how happy I am each time I uncover a postcard or personal mail in the pile of credit card offers, coupons and other spam.. My heart skips a beat and I always read the postcard, card or mail like I’m a 10-year-old kid tasting her Haloween candy haul! *Savoring* every single detail!Jeremy and I actually make a habit of sending our families back home a postcard from each destination on our travels. We know our parents appreciate them. We wonder sometimes if our own kids will do the same in the future?
Do you think postcards and snail mail will be around for our great great grand children to enjoy? What about our great great great grandchildren?
I say we should do our part to keep the tradition going. Send a postcard, greeting card or snail mail to your family or friend on your next travel. I firmly believe there are people out there who still appreciates them as we do!
TIP: A great tip from a fellow traveler (Lisa), is to send a postcard to yourself. When you get home, it’ll be in the mail. What a great way to relive the moment!
When was the last time you sent someone a postcard, greeting card or snail mail? Do you enjoy receiving them as much as we do? Do share!
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{Thoughts} I got a postcard postmarked North Pole! http://t.co/L7pjarq3 via @idelishTravel
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{Thoughts} I got a postcard postmarked North Pole! http://t.co/mBFiWkod by @idelishTravel
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I got a postcard postmarked North Pole! http://t.co/2CQMsGVE RT: @idelishTravel
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Very cool! I think the last postcard I got was from a friend who visited Japan. That was a couple years ago at least!
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Time for you to pay it forward and send that friend a card too 🙂 keep up the tradition 🙂
Idelish (Jeremy & Shirlene) recently posted..{USA} Whale Watching at San Juan Islands
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I got a postcard postmarked North Pole! http://t.co/7LLdi5SW via @idelishTravel
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I got a postcard postmarked North Pole! http://t.co/3riWlC1y via @idelishTravel
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That’s pretty awesome. Even today, its quite exciting to get real mail.
Kris Koeller recently posted..Daily Photo: The Caribbean Sea from Cancun-
It really is! I plan to continue this tradition and hope you will too!
Idelish (Jeremy & Shirlene) recently posted..{Japan} Noboribetsu Jigokudani aka “Hell Valley”
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Its a beautiful card! And its wonderful to recieve these cards in the age of technology… I love them too and receive them every Diwali Festival:)
Arti recently posted..Panch Prayags in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttaranchal – The Making of River Ganga-
That’s really great that you receive them! It’s so awesome to hear that it’s not just us sending and receiving postcards. Glad to hear others are as well. Keep up the tradition!
Idelish (Jeremy & Shirlene) recently posted..{India} Thiksey Monastery is a “Must Visit” in Leh
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I got a postcard postmarked North Pole! http://t.co/4p7GyYBR RT: @idelishTravel
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{Thoughts} I got a postcard postmarked North Pole! http://t.co/Bly01Wwx
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We visited there a few years ago. I’m pretty sure we sent my parents a postcard from there too!
We’re doing the same right now during our 8-month tour through the U.S. in our pop-up tent camper. My mom isn’t online in any way, so she enjoys the more traditional communication…
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That’s awesome! It’s great to hear that the postcard is still alive!!!! Keep it up!
Idelish (Jeremy & Shirlene) recently posted..{Thailand} Wat Arun in Bangkok
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Cool, I like how the postcard you got has the Santa mark on it!
I think post cards are a great way to say hi to your friends and loved ones while traveling !! I will be doing that for Christmas with my friends also =)
Annie – FootTracker recently posted..Japan (18) Memorable Moments in Japan-
I love the Santa stamp on it too! It was cool to see it say “Merry Christmas” in september 🙂 Glad to hear you’ll be keeping up the tradition!
Idelish (Jeremy & Shirlene) recently posted..{Thailand} Wat Arun in Bangkok
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I got a postcard postmarked North Pole! http://t.co/8NmGcH5B RT @idelishTravel
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Is there anything better than receiving a postcard or hand-written letter in the mail?! Well, other than a check or perhaps a notice informing you that you’ve won the lottery. 😛
Technosyncratic recently posted..The Mediterranean Beauty of Malta-
haha you’re so right! A check or a notice about winning the lottery is definitely better than receiving a post card or hand-written letter in the mail!
Idelish (Jeremy & Shirlene) recently posted..{Thoughts} I got a postcard postmarked North Pole!
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I got a postcard postmarked North Pole! http://t.co/vmBOKEOn #tips #travelbloggers #travelcommunication
