20 ideas of things to write on postcards!

The post says the back of a postcard can feel intimidating, so it offers 20 ways to fill it with something personal or local. The suggestions range from describing daily life and sharing facts about the sender’s area to adding a quote, a memory, a poem, a drawing, or an update about school or current events.

Reading notes

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• Describe daily life, routine, or what you did today where you are sending the card from.
• Share five curious facts about the place the card comes from.
• Give local travel tips and mention must-see places nearby.
• Include a favorite quote, possibly in the original language with a translation.
• Write about the last thing you cooked or ate and add a recipe.
• Mention something you and the recipient have in common.
• Tell a childhood memory or something learned from grandparents.
• Share what makes you happy.
• Add a local idiom or saying, with translation.
• Recall a memory from a place you traveled to if the card is going there.
• Describe the weather and draw the forecast in detail.
• Share an interesting fact that is not widely known.
• Mention an unusual hobby or collection.
• Add a recent important event or news bit from your country.
• Talk about a favorite book, movie, or band.
• Draw your surroundings or a favorite object in the room.
• Write a favorite poem or create one, such as an acrostic or haiku.
• Share local festivals or traditions.
• Say what you are studying, or what you last learned in school.
• Invite readers to add their own tips in the comments.