Handwritten Postcard

A real postcard, handwritten by me from wherever I happen to be in the world! 💌
Picked up locally, written in the moment, and mailed with stamps from that very place. No two postcards (or stories!) are ever quite the same.

Current batch: Sold out 💌 – More postcards coming soon!
Limited to just 15 handwritten postcards per batch. Once available, mailing dates are announced with each new batch. International delivery times vary.

Out of stock

Postcard Description

A little piece of wherever I am in the world 💌

This isn’t something I prepare in advance. Every postcard is picked up locally and written by hand, wherever my travels happen to take me. Sometimes that means sitting in a little café after a long day of exploring. Other times, it’s at a bus station while waiting for my next ride, or somewhere I never expected to end up in the first place.

I might tell you about something that happened that morning, a conversation with a stranger, a place that surprised me, or a moment I don’t want to forget.

And that’s my favorite part about these postcards. I never really know what I’ll end up writing until I sit down with a pen in my hand.

No two postcards will ever be quite the same. Not the place, not the card, and definitely not the story.
Let me send you a little piece of wherever I am in the world!

✏️ What you can choose

Want something personal? Have a question about my travels? Or would you rather be surprised?
When you order, you can let me know what you’d like me to write about:

– A personal message to you (or someone special)
– A story or experience from my travels
– An answer to a question you’ve had on your mind
– Something specific you’d love me to share

Or leave it entirely up to me! I’ll write about whatever happens to be on my mind when I sit down to write your postcard.

🌍 What you’ll receive

– An authentic, locally sourced postcard from wherever I’m traveling
– A handwritten message, written personally for you
– Local postage stamps and postal markings from the country it’s mailed from

🔐 Very limited availability

Unlike my monthly Every Country Post editions, these postcards are written and mailed individually while I’m traveling.

That means I can only offer a small number at a time. Once the available spots are filled, orders will close until I’m able to write and send more!

📌 A few things to know

– Sent the old-fashioned way: Every postcard is mailed without an envelope, so don’t be surprised if it arrives with a few marks or signs of its journey!
– Completely handwritten: Every message is written by me, so the length, handwriting, and content will naturally vary.
– A little element of surprise: Postcard designs depend on what I find locally. You won’t know exactly which one you’re getting!
– International mail takes time: Delivery can take 2–8+ weeks, sometimes longer, depending on where I’m sending it from and where it’s going.
– No tracking: These are sent as traditional postcards, without tracking or guaranteed delivery dates.
– All sales are final: Since every postcard is individually selected and handwritten, orders are non-refundable. However, if something goes wrong, please reach out and I’ll always do my best to help.

💌 Want something in your mailbox every month?

Check out Every Country Post! For $12/month, you’ll receive a mail kit inspired by a different country each month, filled with personal letters, postcards, photographs, and other little pieces of my travels.

Every handwritten postcard order supports my travels and the stories I get to share along the way. Postcards can be sent worldwide*, wherever international postal services are available.

If you’re holding this, it means a moment in my life found its way into yours!

*International delivery is subject to postal availability and restrictions in the country I’m sending from and the destination country.

Frequently Asked Questions

Every envelope is part of a real journey. Here’s everything you might want to know before yours begins!

faq

General

Do you ship internationally?

Yes, I mostly ship worldwide! 🌍

However, due to current international mail service disruptions, I am unfortunately temporarily unable to ship to the following countries: Afghanistan, Belarus, Bhutan, Cuba, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Seychelles, South Sudan, Sudan, Turkmenistan, and Yemen.

Shipping times vary depending on local postal systems.

All orders are sent via standard mail and are not tracked. This helps keep prices affordable and preserves the traditional snail mail experience!

Please allow:

– Up to 14 business days for U.S. orders
– Up to 21 business days for international orders and all handwritten postcards
After your fulfillment confirmation.

If your postcard still hasn’t arrived after this timeframe, please email me at support@jackykarwathova.com or use the contact form to get in touch.

Absolutely! You can ship mail kits and handwritten postcards directly to someone else. Just enter their name and address at checkout.
If sending to multiple people, please place separate orders for each address (it helps me make sure every piece of mail arrives safely!)

Handwritten postcards are real postcards I buy locally while traveling, written by me on the spot and sent directly from that destination with local stamps. Sometimes I may reveal the exact countries beforehand, while other times, I may only reveal a certain region with the exact country being kept as a surprise!
With limited options to let me know your design preferences, handwritten postcards are more personal, more unpredictable, and very limited.

⚠️ Please Note:
Handwritten postcards are not shipped in an envelope and hence, may show signs of travel (stamps, marks, or wear and tear) which are all part of their special journey!

If you need to make changes to your monthly subscription, you can do so in the designated Customer Portal.
If you made a mistake or need to make changes to your shipping address for individual orders, please email me asap at support@jackykarwathova.com.

Want to see where your Envelope is coming from?

Don’t miss the release! 💌

In a world of endless scrolling and unopened emails, The Postcard Club is something tangible; postcard kits inspired by my real travels, featuring my own photography, art, stories from the road, and little extras connected to the places I’ve been 💌

Join the waitlist so you don’t miss the very first destination: South Africa 🇿🇦
Founding subscribers from this waitlist will receive a little extra love in their first drop!

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