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
This stunning card shows a view of Sapoaga Falls on the island of Upolu, and the lush forest that is typical of the island's interior. The card was franked with a stunning array of lovely stamps, showing Samoa's flora and marine life.
This lovely card shows a traditional creole house built in the colonial style, from the Regent quarter of Sierra Leone's capital, perched on hills above the main city center of Freetown. It was franked with several stamps from a birds definitive series.
This colorful card shows the Jurong Bird Park in Singapore, and some of the lovely species that can be seen there. An awesome stamp depicting a peacock pheasant was affixed to the card!
This great card shows boys scaling palm trees to harvest the fruit; the card was franked with stamps showing an antelope and depicting the Dakar Rally, an annual motocross competition
This amazing card comes from a pal in Road Town, and shows Great Harbor on Jost Van Dyke, one of the smaller islands in the Br. Virgins. The stunning stamp features the Antillean Crested Hummingbird.
This colorful card shows the flag of Ghana with a woman in traditional dress sewn with an intricate kente pattern. The term Akwaaba means "welcome" in Akan, a local language.
This lovely card comes from a friend visiting the "Spice Island" of Grenada, in the Lesser Antilles. A major producer of nutmeg and other spices, the island has gorgeous scenery and secluded beaches, an escape from more popular neighboring islands.
This lovely card shows a typical landscape view of one of the many volcanoes that dominate the horizon of El Salvador. The card was franked with a stamp showing shipping, important for transporting the country's coffee, a key export commodity.
