The postcard is dead (long live the photo – text).

It used to be the case that the only way to let your friends and family know about your holiday adventures whilst abroad was to send a dog-eared postcard of a generic beach view home, which would inevitably arrive two weeks after you had returned.   Now, in the modern age of technology, you can offer your curious loved ones more than a flimsy piece of card and a souvenir key ring.  Let them see and hear about your travels as they happen, simply by taking advantage of your mobile phone.

Show off your photography skills by capturing your holiday on your phone.  Sending your photo of the magnificent castle, the soaring mountains or the deserted beach is a far more personal way of sharing your trip with your nearest and dearest and is more likely to excite their interest.  A good idea is to take and send a photo each day you are away so people back home can follow your trip as you go and can get a real idea of your experience.  Making a point of taking photos to send home each day also ensures you remember to take stock of the beautiful sights around you and gives you time to reflect on your time so far.

However, while it is said that a picture paints a thousand words, for some of us that isn’t enough!  Being abroad does not mean you have to give up that daily phone call, whether it is to your mate or your mum.  Instead of saving up your travel experiences for marathon, repetitive conversations on home ground, why not chat to your friends and let them know about them as they happen by taking advantage of offers such as the Vodafone Passport. 

From June to August, Vodafone have removed the usual roaming charge, meaning taking calls abroad costs the same amount as in the UK.  This means you can boast about your tan whilst it still lasts and feel completely guilt-free about doing so.  Of course, calls could be used to tell of more cultural pursuits, with the advantage that any tricky questions from friends at home can be answered while you still remember or have the opportunity to find out.  Even if you plan to keep much of your holiday gossip for when you return, you can still take comfort in the fact that the absence of a roaming charge with Vodafone means a text or call to home is an available option.  Check out their website for further details of the different types of mobile phones they offer.