Don’t you just love getting a postcard?
On the front of the postcard is a scene - a snapshot that transports you to another place. On the flip side is a brief story from a friend or loved one, trying to put into words what it feels like to be there.
Postcardalia is just that - a collection of scenes and stories from an enthusiastic traveler. I’m a psychology professor by day, but a wanderer on long weekends and school breaks. My travels feed my curiosity about places, people, and the small moments that tend to slip by unnoticed.
And who hasn’t fantasized about not returning home at the end of a trip? One of my quests is to bring the best parts of travel - curiosity, attentiveness, savoring, wonder - into my everyday life. Postcardalia captures these scenes and stories as well. We rarely send postcards from our everyday lives, but maybe we should.
In short, Postcardalia is a celebration of places, both familiar and far-flung, and an invitation to embrace all that can be learned about our beautiful world.
I’m glad you are on this adventure with me!