Summer is the perfect time for seeking out new experiences and there’s nothing like travel to expand your horizons and meet new people. If you are looking to explore a bit off the beaten tourist trail, here are a few suggestions.

Often the centre of a community is the post office. Locals catch up on the news, notices of events are posted and visitors are welcomed. Years ago I lived in a small town and that meant picking up our mail at the post office. In my opinion there was only one better place to learn about what was going on in town and that was the doctor’s waiting room.

Admittedly  not every post office is a tourist destination but there are a few notables that are worth highlighting.

Starting in Toronto, a visit to the First Post Office Museum is a great place to discover a unique point of interest. This is the sole surviving example  of a British Colonial Post Office. As well as being a fully functioning post office it is a fun place for all ages to explore a bit of history and engage in the practice of letter writing.

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One of my favourite postal landmarks is the Casa de Correos in Madrid.  This post office is located in the historic Puerta del Sol where Madrileño have gathered for centuries to exchange the latest news, socialize and protest. Goya’s “The 3rd of May 1808″ depicts a dramatic incident that took place outside the post office on that date: a firing squad.  The post office continues to be a rallying point for demonstrations to this day.  We were fortunate to witness one such passionate event from our hotel balcony complete with all manner of banners, protesters and police presence.

Have fun “going postal” this summer!

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