About

Hello! Welcome to Postcard Travel By Tara. I decided to put my love for travel to good use and I'm here to help you plan your trip. Whatever the reason you’re traveling, I’ve got you covered. Even if you only need to book a hotel because you’re heading to your family reunion in Petoskey, and you refuse to sleep in your Great Aunt Tallulah’s guest room because it smells like mothballs.

Go ahead and poke around, find what you need and then contact me. I also have a blog where I share my travel experiences from around the world and my home state of Iowa. Hopefully, they help inspire you to take a trip or help you get an idea of what you want to do on your future holiday. 

Want to know a little bit about who you are booking your trip with? I answered 10 random questions to help you get to know me, Tara Thornton. 

10 Random Questions 

Where did you get your name?
My mom’s favorite movie is Gone With The Wind. It was between Scarlett, the main character, or Tara, the name of the plantation in the movie. She choose Tara! 

How many countries have you been to?
I have been blessed to have spent time in 12 countries. Wales, England, Scotland, Netherlands, France, Spain kinda via Canary Islands, Italy, Greece, Croatia, Montenegro, Mexico and United States. I hope to add many more in the future. 

Where are you from?
I was born in Colorado and then moved to Iowa when I was 5 years old. I have called Iowa home ever since. I currently live in Des Moines, Iowa. 

What do you do for a living?
I went to Central College in Pella, Iowa where I played soccer and majored in Athletic Training. After getting my ATC and working in a physical therapy clinic I realized that was not the path for me. I went back to college at Mercy College of Health Sciences and go my BSN. I was able to do my preceptorship during school in the NICU and absolutely loved it. I was able to get a RN position in the NICU after graduation and have worked there for 15 years! I am still learning new things and enjoy it!

Where did you come up with your website name?                                                                                                                       It is a nod to my grandma, Dorothy, who always requested a postcard from wherever I traveled. 

What countries do you hope to visit soon?
Iceland and Austria

Where is your favorite place to travel?
Anywhere is Hawaii. 

Favorite book?
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

Favorite TV show right now?
The Amazing Race, Sweet Magnolias, Yellowstone, This is US, Summer House and Below Deck. 

Do you have any pets?
I have the cutest (I’m slightly biased) cockapoo! His name is Gus and he is 4 years old. He lives for treats, puddles, long walks, snow and belly rubs.