the earth ink

In 2010, The Earth Ink established a "signature" postcard design with 15 little window for photos. Returning from an around-the-world trip, this design first became a "change of address" postcard with new details printed on the back. A quote from Mother Jones provides some context for this card: "My address is like my shoes. It travels with me." The postcard showcases global destinations; featuring thumbnail photos from Antarctica, New Zealand, Singapore, Jordan, Croatia, Turkey, Greece, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, Canada, Switzerland, and the United States. This postcard design has been used several times over in different contexts.  The design is customizable with customer photos and available* in  qualities of 100+. For more information, or a quote, contact:  theearthink (at)  gmail (dot) com. *available in 2014 | made in the USA | sustainably printed

While Petra may be the most popular place to visit in Jordan, Wadi Rum is an equally beautiful region in the country. Meeting a friend, Kelsey, in Amman for the first time in nearly 10 years, we had no plans other than to meet at our airport hotel in Amman and visit Petra. During our stay, we travelled up to Jarash and to the west along the Dead Sea. We found ourselves lost in a small village among hospitable old men who went out of our way (and down the street) to find us a cup of coffee, and we found Petra. In between that whirlwind, we drove down to Wadi Rum and found one of numerous tour guides. Outfitters can offer overnight bedouin camping experiences that can range from a simple tent and campfire to an extravagant resort-like stay fit for royalty. Driving in after dark, we did not have any indication of the natural grandeur that surrounded us until we woke up in the morning and took in the monoliths that towered out of the desert floor. Our camp was up against a sheer orange...

I recall looking through a magazine and reading about Petra for the first time. Fascinated by the early 1800s rediscovery of the lost and inaccessible city and enamored by the red stones, I remember thinking that there would never be a reason for me to venture deep within the country of Jordan . And, I could never imagine that there would be a person who would be interested in traveling to see this UNESCO World Heritage site with me. Several years later, I stood in the middle of the city of red stone absolutely amazed at the grandeur of the ancient city of Petra and in disbelief that I stood in the midst of the photos that I marveled at in that magazine article. All that, and I had a reacquainted high school friend to travel with! Jordan remains one of the most fascinating countries that I have visited. The people were hospitable and friendly despite an occasional Arabic-English language barrier. The country is home to fascinating historical sites...