Featured Postcards

Greetings Postcard Pals. Below are some of the standout postcards I have received from my generous postcard friends.

I've also included some I've sent myself from significant or interesting locations or just bought for fun. All my postcards are uploaded to my Flickr.

You'll see I also enjoy fancy stamps too. Want to trade? Read on.

Sunday, November 10, 2024

Soviet era propaganda postcards

Lenin propganda card - USSR

Who wouldn't be thrilled to find these postcards in a junk shop. But be assured, it wasn't sold at 'junk' price!

Here are a few cards - either original from the era  or reproduction - that I have assembled over the years. I just love them. 

Marshall Islands RMI

Majuro, Marshall Islands

Marshall Islands

Marshall Islands

Republic of Palau

Palau Dancers

 Back in the news recently is the island nation of Palau thanks to Australia reactivating direct flights to the capital Koror (ROR) from Brisbane (BNE).

DPK North Korea

 

Pyongyang North Korea

This is one very special card received from my dear globetrotting pal, Kris, in 2012

Tanzania and Zanzibar


Not only did I manage to send some pretty cool postcards from Zanzibar, I also got an overdue lesson in geography.

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Ethiopia: Addis Ababa and UNESCO sites

 Ethiopia

 Just back from a recent trip to the Indian Ocean and Africa. Picked up some new countries.

Sunday, August 04, 2024

New UNESCO World Heritage Sites for 2024

© Landeshauptstadt Schwerin

Every year, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) adds new sites to their growing list of culturally significant historic buildings and archeological areas to natural and cultural wonders. The list now includes 1223 properties, spanning nearly 170 nations.

Some great new opportunities for collectors of World Heritage postcards. Here's the list of new sites.