These are some of the stunning postcards that have come to me from among the world's most remote places and islands, with a special focus on the scenery, wildlife and culture of Africa. If you live or travel in exotic places, send along a card to display on the site. See also "Africa Stamps" on Facebook or Contact: maravalman @ gmail.com
Here is a stunning card of part of the Angkor (Khmer culture) ruins, reflected on the waters of the great lake Tonle Sap. Researchers believe that Angkor was the largest pre-industrial city ever built by man.
This lovely card shows a nature reserve (most likely Pendjari National Park) in northern Benin, and two native mammal species. The waterfall shown varies in size with seasonal rains, typical of the savannah region.
This lovely card came to me from a friend who was visiting the natural sights of the Yucatan Peninsula. The card shows flocks of Greater (Caribbean) Flamingoes, and was franked with a stunningly colorful stamp. Simply wonderful!
This lovely card came to me from Keetmanshoop, Namibia, and shows a grove of Quiver trees, typical for the region, and known as Kocherbaum in afrikaans.
This card is from a very special place, San Juan del Sur, a fishing village in SW Nicaragua not far from the border with Costa Rica. This is one of the most charming and memorable (for me) places in the "land of lakes and volcanoes"...
This card shows Howick Falls, in Kwa-Zulu-Natal Province. This waterfall is 310 feet in height and occurs on the Umgeni River. The lovely stamp below was affixed to the card, and shows a sunbird feeding on nectar.
The Galapagos are famed for their birdlife and the role they played in establishing the theory of evoluation after Darwin's visit. Seen here is a seabird colony, with a Red-billed Tropicbird prominent in flight.
This landscape card shows the green, mountainous region where the Swazi capital, Mbabane is located. I especially enjoyed the stamp, which shows a White Rhinoceros, a species that can still be found in the reserves of southern Africa.
This multiview shows varied scenes of Senegal, including the Corniche in Dakar (upper left), the grand Mosque, and my favorit: a rural river and village scene, most likely in Casamance
