This lovely card shows the white sands of the coast of Barbados, the easternmost of the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean
BARBADOS
This lovely card shows the white sands of the coast of Barbados, the easternmost of the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean
ICELAND
This springtime coastal scene shows the scenery and foliage typical of Djupivogur, a town of just 350 located in the east of Iceland
COTE D'IVOIRE / IVORY COAST
This lovely card came this week from Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast. It shows the historical architecture of the seaside town of Grand Bassam, once a thriving port.
Cote d'Ivoire: orchid stamps
This lovely pair of orchid stamps came affixed to the card above, with a clear postmark in Yamoussoukro
NEW CALEDONIA
This stunning scene shows the coastline of the Isle of Pines, located SE of the central island of New Caledonia, as can be seen on the map below
New Caledonia: stamp
In case you think the scene above is idyllic, this shark stamp shows that there are still perils in paradise...
NEW CALEDONIA
This card shows the location of the islands of the New Caledonia chain, an overseas territory of France
MEXICO
This dramatic card shows a plume of ash from Mt. Popocatepetl in the central highlands of Mexico; this peak was revered by the Aztecs for its periodic volcanic activity and dominance over the landscape
MALAYSIAN BORNEO
This magnificent scene shows a view of Mt. Kinabalu in the state of Sabah, Borneo. At 4,095 meters, this is the highest peak between the Himalayas and New Guinea, and is a renowned center of biodiversity.
SOUTH AFRICA
This lovely wildlife card came to me from a friend in Cape Town and shows some of the large mammals characteristic of the South African veld and savannah regions, including lions, black rhino, elephants and a cheetah.
South Africa: stamp
This fascinating stamp traces modern human ancestors from African hominid remains, underscoring Africa as the origin of early relatives of Homo sapiens.
TURKEY
This lovely card came to me recently and shows the varied inland, coastal and historical features of Turkey. A treasure to receive such a wonderful card!
SRI LANKA
This lovely landscape image shows the green hills of upland tea plantations in Bogawantalawa. Tea is one of Sri Lanka's chief crops, earning the nickname "liquid gold."
Sri Lanka: stamp
R5: this lovely festive stamp came with the card above and celebrates Christmas traditions
SURINAM
This lovely greeting postcard arrived from Paramaribo, the capital of the small tropical country of Surinam. It shows festive holiday gatherings and local costumes, in front of some of the city's notable civic buildings.
Surinam: stamps
These amazing stamps came affixed to the card above, and show a blue parrotlet and two local insects, all native to the country's vast rainforests
ZIMBABWE
This card shows a typical boat used to ply the shallow waters of the Zambezi River near Victoria Falls, amidst the mist of the plunge. This is an excellent way to view hippos, Sacred Ibis and many other wild species that inhabit the national park around the falls.
Zimbabwe: stamp
$100,000. This is an inflation-era stamp that adorned the card above, and shows the Nyala, one of the largest and most regal of the region's antelope species
TRINIDAD
This exquisite card shows the Temple in the Sea, a Hindu site in W. Trinidad, near the town of Waterloo. It is built on reclaimed land in a shallow coastal area.
Trinidad: stamp
These lovely hummingbird stamps adorned the card above. Trinidad's original Amerindian name means "land of the hummingbird."
TAIWAN
This is a truly stunning scene, showing the Sun-Moon Lake in Youchi, Nantou, Taiwan. This region is one of the national scenic areas of the island, and is home to the Thao ethnic group. The tiny island of Lalu is located within this lake.
Taiwan: flora stamp
$12 this lovely flora stamp (showing Tabebuia spp.) came affixed to the card above, thanks to a private swap with Frank
UZBEKISTAN
This dramatic landscape card came to me this week, and shows flowering trees against green fields ringed by mountains in the distance. Uzbekistan has a variety of different land types, from arid desert to temperate forests.
BRAZIL
The Tijuca Forest covers 32 km sq. in the state of Rio de Janeiro, and is a sanctuary for remnant wildlife that were once widespread in the country's Atlantic Forest.
Brazil: Tanager stamp
R2: this lovely stamp was affixed to the card above and shows the comically named Burnished-Buff Tanager, a widespread species in South American forests.
COSTA RICA
This colorful card shows a hummingbird feeding in one of Costa Rica's national parks. As part of the land bridge between N. and S. America, the countries of Central America show a great diversity of species of flora and fauna.
KENYA
This incredible card shows a seasonal migration route used by elephants during the rains flooding their savannah habitat; the scope and colors of the photograph convey the wilderness of rural Africa
Kenya: flower stamps
20 Sh: this pair of stamps came with the card above, and show Pyrethrum flowers, an export crop grown in Kenya
MALTA
This multi-view card shows coastal, cultural, port and interior views of island attractions, and is a nice addition from a country I see few cards from
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
The British Virgin Is. lie to the east of the U.S. Virgins and are still a British crown territory, though they use the U.S. dollar as currency. This lovely card shows a beach and boulders on the largest island, Tortola.
Br. Virgin Islands: stamp
15c: this nice stamp franked the postcard above, and shows an inter-island Air BVI plane
MALAYSIA
This amazing card shows three species of Hornbills (family: Bucerotidae) native to SE Asia, that can be found in Malaysia's forest reserves and parks.
NEPAL
This sweeping view shows Bhaktapur, in the east Kathmandu Valley of Nepal. This city was an ancient capital of Nepal in the 15th century and is now on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
TAHITI, Fr. Polynesia
Coconut palms lean out into a sweeping seascape, with the green cliffs of Polynesia in the far distance.
THAILAND
This lovely card shows mist hanging over the Valley of Mae Hong Son and its fertile trees and fields, showing the character of the countryside
UGANDA
Now this card shows a true image of my recollections of Western Uganda: green, often terraced hills, planted with a variety of crops and tended by prosperous villagers, the landscape is multi-hued, fertile and often shrouded in clouds
Uganda: bird stamps
These stamps arrived on the card above and show the Didric Cuckoo, a brightly colored green-and-yellow species with a widespread range in the African Savannah
DUBAI, UAE
This card shows some of the fantastic modern architecture that this emirate is known for. The city's skyline has rapidly expanded and changed in recent years, with new marvels appearing by daring and innovative architects.
UAE: stamps
These stamps franked the card above, and celebrate falconry, a traditional activity in the UAE
NEPAL
This spectacular scene shows a view from Pokhara of jagged Mt. Macchapucchare 6993 meters in height, with its abrupt rise from the surrounding landscape
Nepal: stamp
This lovely stamp shows the snow peaks of Mt. Annapurna in the Himalayas, and was issued in 2000 to celebrate the ascent of this high peak
SURINAM
This gorgeous card shows canoes and villagers on the bank of a wide stretch of the Upper Surinam River, with the area's famed lowland rain forest visible on the opposite bank
TAIWAN
This dreamscape shows early clouds over the central mountains of Taiwan creating a poetic and beautiful scene
Taiwan: bird
This lovely bird stamp came affixed to the card above, and shows a native rail or White-breasted Waterhen, a widespread species in S. and SE Asia
MONGOLIA
This delightful card shows young horse riders speeding across the treeless and slightly forbidding plains of Mongolia
Mongolia: stamps
these colorful Mongol Post stamps came affixed to the card above, and show modern car designs
KENYA
The far peak of the famed dormant volcano Kilimanjaro is visible from the Kenyan side of the border, though it lies across the border in Tanzania. At 5,895 meters / 19,300 feet, it is the highest peak on the African continent.
Kenya: butterflies
These stamps were affixed to the card above, and show several species of indigenous butterflies of Kenya
CAYMAN IS.
A small sea turtle hatchling is pictured on this lovely postcard from the Cayman Islands, reknowned for its marine life and reefs
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