In the era of the Internet, many people have lost touch with the basic art of letter writing. Sometimes we travel to locations that don't have an Internet connection and email is no longer an option. The digital revolution has left a few gaps and basic postcard writing is one of them. Review these simple steps and refresh your memory on how to send a hand-written note to family and friends when on vacation.
Write the day's date in the top righthand corner of the left section of the postcard.
Write the address of your current location in the top righthand corner of the left section of the postcard. The address should consist of the town and state or town and country, unless of course you are expecting a reply back from your postcard.
Write the greeting approximately 1 inch under the date. A simple greeting like "Dear Joe" is sufficient.
Compose the body of the postcard. Traditionally, this section includes information about your journey, the weather, and at least one amusing anecdote from your trip so far.
Sign the postcard at least a quarter of an inch below the body on the right hand side of the left section of the postcard.
Place name and mailing address of the person you are writing to in the center of the right hand section of the postcard. Remember to include full name, zip codes and country, especially when writing from overseas.
Stick a stamp on the top right hand corner of the right section of the postcard and mail. Check local rates to ensure your postcard arrives.
