Send a postcard from wherever you are. It arrives tonight.
A postcard that actually arrives, from wherever you are. Write the letter, add the photos, and a film if there’s one to send, so they can hear you say it. Pay once and send the link. They open it on their screen, like the real thing.
Travel update envelope: what goes inside
A letter
The trip so far, honestly. What went wrong is always the best bit.
Dear Mum, Day nine. Lost: one sandal. Found: the best noodles of my life.
A postcard
The view, the food, the hostel bunk, and a line on the back like a real postcard.
Wish you were here. Actually, no. It’s raining.
A film
A walk down the street you’re on right now, with the sound on.
1:30 · The market, at full volume
How it works
Fill the envelope with a letter, postcards and a film — any mix, up to ten pieces, and one price for the whole envelope by what's inside. Pay once, by card. Send the link now, or keep it sealed until the day: no app to install, it opens on any phone, and it's kept for good.
Travel update envelope questions
Can I send a postcard from my phone?
Yes. Take the photo, add a line, and send the link. It arrives tonight rather than in three weeks, and nobody has to find a post office. Postcards cost $1.29 for the whole envelope.
Can I send one to several people?
One link can go to everyone. Or make one each, if Gran deserves her own.
How much does it cost?
$1.29 for letters and postcards, $5 with a film. One price for the whole envelope, up to ten pieces, paid once by card through Stripe. No subscription.
Do they need an app?
No. One link, opened in the browser on any phone, tablet or computer. They tap the seal and the envelope opens.
When should I send it?
Whenever you like. Send the link straight away, or send it now and set the day and time it opens — until then they’ll see the sealed envelope and a countdown.
Can I change it after I’ve paid?
Until they open it, yes. Sign in with the email you paid with and change what’s inside; the link stays the same. You can’t add anything that costs more than you paid, and once they’ve opened it, it stays as it is.
How long does it last?
For good. They can open it as many times as they like. A film is kept for a year after it’s first opened, and they can save their own copy.
More like this
- Bon voyage — For the airport. Open at the gate.
- Welcome home — Waiting for them when they land.
- Dispatch from abroad — Gap year, study abroad, the long trip. One envelope per chapter.
- Surprise trip — The reveal. Where you’re going, and when.
Say it properly.
Five minutes to write. One payment. One link they’ll open more than once.