Meet Somsak: Thirty‑One Years as a Monk, Now Sharing His Stories with Heart Somsak was born and raised in Chiang Mai, in northern Thailand, where the mornings smell of lemongrass and woodsmoke and temple bells ring long before the sun rises. At fourteen, Somsak entered monkhood — a path he would follow for the next […]
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Singapore may look like a futuristic city, but its story is much older and much richer than its skyline suggests. What began as a small fishing village grew into one of the world’s most diverse and innovative cities. This tiny island has been a trading hub for centuries, sitting right along one of the world’s
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Amy is the kind of traveler who notices the small things — the way a city smells just before sunrise, the rhythm of a crowded market, the quiet kindness of strangers who point her in the right direction. She has a knack for finding beauty in the ordinary, and her writing shares those moments with
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Thank You for an Incredible 2025! As we wrap up another amazing year, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to every single one of you for supporting our small business. Your enthusiasm, kindness, and love for Happy Mail make everything we do possible. In 2025, we had the joy of sending amazing postcards and
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While much of the world bundles up for a frosty December, Brazil does the exact opposite – and does it with flair. Here, Christmas (Natal) and New Year’s (Réveillon) is not wrapped in scarves but in sunshine, samba, and the kind of joy that makes even Santa consider swapping his sleigh for a beach umbrella.
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Our December Postcard is from Barcelona, Spain! 🎄✨If you think you’ve seen it all when it comes to Christmas traditions, Spain – and especially the Catalonia region – is here to surprise you. From log‑beating gift rituals to a pooping figurine hidden in the nativity scene, the holidays here are a joyful mix of Catholic
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Meet Michael: Explorer of Culture, Curator of Curiosity At Around the World in 80 Cards, we believe every postcard carries a piece of the person who wrote it – their voice, their memories, their way of seeing the world. Today, we’re thrilled to introduce one of our newest storytellers, Michael, whose love for travel, culture,
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If you’ve ever wondered what happens when twinkling Western Christmas cheer collides with centuries‑old Japanese New Year traditions, Japan has the answer: a gloriously festive tug‑of‑war that somehow works beautifully. The end of the year here is a whirlwind of neon lights, romantic dates, spiritual rituals, and – yes – a whole lot of fried
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The Philippines doesn’t just celebrate Christmas – it lives it. For months. With unmatched enthusiasm, deep faith, and a love for food and family, Filipinos have turned the holiday season into a cultural masterpiece. Here are five fascinating facts that reveal why Christmas in the Philippines is unlike anywhere else in the world. 🎅 Interesting
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In Italy, Christmas isn’t just a holiday – it’s a full‑blown cultural experience. From early December all the way to the Epiphany on January 6th, the country transforms into a warm, sparkling celebration of faith, family, and (let’s be honest) a whole lot of food. If you think you know festive traditions, Italy is here
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