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Postcard Travel Club is a global membership community of mindful travellers interested in immersive travel experiences that promote powerful self-growth and personal transformation. Through our website we hope to inspire you on your journey of life, with local stories of community, culture, history, food, nature and wildlife. From the Wilderness of Botswana to the Beyuls of Nepal, our podcast showcases stories of men and women who facilitate experiences of powerful self-growth, and personal transformation. Looking to travel more mindfully? explore our directories of boutique hotels and designer tours to discover businesses that offer immersive travel experiences and promote responsible tourism. In need of daily inspirations? follow our social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and LinkedIn; and stories about people and places from around the world. While our community is currently online, we believe in the value of human-to-human connections. Starting soon, we will be opening City Chapters for our members to organise local meet-ups, pop-up events, weekend-gertaways, and more. We are also developing concepts around Reward Cards, Fundraisers and Sponsored Giveaways. These are exciting times and we thank you for your support and encouragement. Let’s make travel a FORCE FOR GOOD! 💚💪

Our Manifesto

At Postcard, we are on on a mission to build a global database of local travel stories. Why? Because we believe that local stories are the key to unlock travel as a force for good! How? We believe, as more people travel with local stories in mind, they will develop empathy and understanding of the places they visit, and the people they meet. As the global community of mindful travellers grows, they will demand more inclusiveness and sustainability practices from their experience providers. This growing community will inspire more suppliers to adopt sustainable and regenerative practices and lead the industry towards United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This will then lead us to better travel and a better world!

Our Team

We are a community driven by a purpose to connect mindful travellers with companies that promote responsible tourism

Amit Jaipuria

Founder & Chief Innovation Officer

Amit is a serial entrepreneur with over 20 years experience founding startups across industries such as consumer tech, retail, agri tech, fine art, and travel. He is passionate about building startups that empower communities to bring about positive change. Amit is the Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Postcard Travel Club where he is building a social network of mindful travellers interested in mindful travel, self-growth and personal transformation. Postcard develops products and concepts that bring this mindful travel community closer and drive connections between buyers and suppliers. In addition to his work at Postcard, Amit has authored multiple patents on social media platforms. He is also a Media Herald and Ally Partner at the Transformational Travel Council, and a Founding Member of the World Experiences Organization.

Sanjay Soni

Technology Partner

With an impressive 18-year background as a skilled technologist, Sanjay has honed his expertise in developing mobile applications and games. Throughout his career, he has assumed various roles, beginning as an extra programmer and steadily progressing to the role of team captain. Sanjay's professional foundation as a computer engineer has granted him a profound understanding of coding and technology. What truly sets Sanjay apart is his passion for guiding aspiring tech professionals on their journey towards becoming proficient developers. He is dedicated to equipping them with the necessary tools and providing comprehensive training to tackle the diverse challenges that developers encounter. Recognizing that the service industry is heavily influenced by the evolving needs of startup founders, Sanjay understands that products may undergo changes and lose their initial purpose. To address this issue, he established Talking Pixels —a company committed to daily engagement with customers and founders, enabling the continuous refinement of problem statements and the testing of rapid prototypes. Ultimately, this process culminates in the creation of valuable and impactful products. As a leader, Sanjay cultivates a culture centered around prioritizing customers at every stage of Talking Pixels operations. His profound contributions will prove invaluable in leveraging technology to construct community-centric platforms, aligning with our shared mission to harness the power of travel for positive change.

Elizabeth Scutchfield

Director of Partnership

Elizabeth Scutchfield developed her initial taste for the power of transformational travel at the age of 18 while tagging along to a foreign study trip to Ecuador, where she gained an understanding for the variations of justice systems across the world through a visit to a women's prison and the challenges related to locally-driven conservation efforts at an ecotourism lodge. She nurtured those seeds further through seeking out the power of authentic cultural exchange through a foreign study trip to France and studying leaders of significant political movements through a tour of South Africa. Her career path led her through a variety of industries, including hospitality, healthcare, higher education, and international development. Within each of these domains she developed a skillfulness at launching new initiatives and programs through a human-centered design approach, always with an emphasis on building authentic community and partnerships to collectively drive momentum and positive cultural change. After her recent completion of the Transformational Travel Design Course with the Transformational Travel Council, she is joining the Postcard Travel Team to serve as a strategic advisor in brand building, program development, and partnership management. She believes deeply in the power the Postcard Travel has to elevate leaders in the responsible tourism movement, inspire travelers to build genuine connections with themselves, others, and nature, and reweave the social fabric across cultures through one of the most historic and natural artforms, storytelling.

Karen Hastings

Editor

Wanderlust has always tugged at Karen’s heart. An Aussie travel writer, editor, photographer, and animal lover, Karen has traveled the globe for more than 30 years, connecting with different cultures and immersing herself in the wonders of the natural world. Karen’s inaugural trip to Africa in 1995 left her feeling deeply humbled. Camping out in the wilderness with elephants and lions for many months, cooking over campfires, and absorbing timeless wisdom from local tribes transformed her view of the world. Instead of seeing herself as separate from nature, Karen realized that all life on Earth is inextricably bound. She realized that we have so much to learn from other cultures and that we are all craving the same things: love, purpose, and connection. As an Editor at Postcard Travel Club, connections are what Karen aspires to cultivate — connections between our community members, connections between our partners, connections with other cultures, and a deep reverence for and connection to Mother Earth. Karen still loves wild places. Her favorite travel adventures include walking with a herd of elephants through Botswana’s Okavango Delta, temple-hopping in Cambodia, and blissing out on a tiny island in the Bahamas for two years. She has lived in more than 10 countries, including Nambia, the Cayman Islands, Zimbabwe, Switzerland, Canada, Mexico, and France. Karen’s favorite assignment? Writing hotel profiles for more than 300 luxury resorts and game lodges in Africa, Central America, and the Caribbean. When they’re not on the road, Karen and her photographer husband, Brian Hastings, split their time between California, Mexico, and Australia.

Elizabeth Drolet

Podcast Host

Elizabeth is a remarkable individual who has traversed an inspiring career path from broadcast journalism to branding and creative production. With a diverse background in the multimedia industry, Elizabeth's journey has been rooted in her passion for writing, her aptitude for working in front of and behind the camera, and her profound appreciation for radio and podcasting. Drawing upon over 10 years of experience in production and storytelling, Elizabeth harnesses her expertise to assist purpose-driven brands in bringing their captivating narratives to life through engaging and informative digital content. She excels in crafting compelling blogs, vlogs, and social videos that entertain while conveying powerful messages. Overcoming the challenges of entering the industry during the advent of new media, Elizabeth's entrepreneurial spirit and adaptability led her to establish Story Whisperer Productions LLC. Elizabeth possesses a unique ability to think differently, and her genuine love for people drives her belief in the transformative power of relationships, community engagement, and storytelling. With a strong foundation in fostering client relationships, a multifaceted background encompassing production and talent, and a distinctive approach to content creation stemming from her PR and journalism background, Elizabeth stands out as a personable, social, and endlessly curious professional. Her expertise spans live production, content strategy, marketing and brand strategy, as well as video and audio editing. Complementing her practical skills, Elizabeth holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Technical Communication with a concentration in Public Relations. Given her exceptional abilities and experience, Elizabeth's contributions will be instrumental in illuminating the stories of entrepreneurs dedicated to promoting mindful travel. Her role aligns perfectly with our mission to harness the power of travel as a force for good, and her skillful storytelling will undoubtedly inspire positive change within the industry.

Rhea Bhambhani

Podcast Producer

Rhea Bhambhani is a podcast consultant and audio storyteller based in Mumbai, India. Over the past two years, she has conceptualized and produced podcasts for brands, creators, and podcast platforms; including original shows for Spotify, Audible, and JioSaavn. She previously worked as the Lead Producer at Ideabrew Studios, a podcast production company. Currently, Rhea is an independent podcast consultant and producer working with clients across multiple industries such fashion, fintech, and travel. At Postcard Travel, Rhea is spearheading production for The Postcard Travel Show. Her vision is to leverage the medium of audio to showcase stories from the most innovative travel designers globally. She hopes that each episode will entertain listeners with the one-of-a-kind featured stories as well as inspire them to seek new adventures. Rhea’s mission is to create high-quality, purpose-driven podcasts. In an age where short-form content dominates the market, Rhea believes podcasts provide an exciting opportunity to deeply connect with your target audience and build strong brand recall. She holds a Master’s in Public Communications from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University as well as a Bachelor’s in Mass Media from the University of Mumbai with a major in journalism. The power of audio is immense and Rhea hopes to continue contributing her part to this young, evolving industry.

Founding Partners

We partner with the people behind boutique hotels and tours that uplift local communities and promote mindful travel