Seychelles

Rec from Ande Tulp March 2017. Magnificent stamps.

The Seychelles, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean, mesmerizes with its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and lush tropical forests. Home to rare wildlife and vibrant coral reefs, it offers a paradise for nature lovers. With its unique Creole culture and luxury resorts, the Seychelles is a haven for relaxation and adventure.

Miletus Turkey

An ancient Greek city on the western coast of Anatolia,
near the mouth of the Maeander River in ancient Caria.

Rec from Sabine Oct 2015

Hamburg-Amerika Line - Vintage

To celebrate fixing my pro scanner, here are some recent arrivals from Sabine Loch from the Hamburg-Amerika vintage series - a favourite of mine. (click any to see larger)

Portland Light Rail and Trams

Blackpool Car 48 in Portland OR

These Type 1 cars were manufactured by Bombardier and began
operating on the Portland MAX system in 1986

Thanks to Francis in Portland for these cards

I visited Portland myself a few years back and recall travelling on the MAX from the airport on the last flight in and the last tram out. It was like a ghost train ride - Portland goes to bed early!

Sultanate of Oman

You beat me to it Lee Hock Peng

Oman, on the Arabian Peninsula, blends ancient traditions with modernity, offering a captivating mix of culture and landscapes. From the historic forts of Muscat to the towering dunes of the Wahiba Sands, Oman's diverse terrain invites exploration. Rich in history, hospitality, and natural beauty, it is a gem of the Middle East.

Hamburg America Line - Cuba -Mexico

I just love the way Germany issues matching stamps. Trust the Germans! Danke sehr Sabine.

Unusual Africa cards and countries: Angola

from Paul Wesson of www.eco-tur.com

stamp: from 1995 set of traditional ceramics

Norddeutscher Lloyd Bremen - Italien Reisen

Another from my favourite series of retro German ship cards

Thank you Sabine The English go on about their maritime heritage, and sure, but the Germans really knew how to cruise in style. Read my story: Luxury Cruising: Blame the Germans

Berta Benz in Pforzheim

A beautiful re-creation of the historic moment when Berta Benz (wife of Karl Benz) telegraphed home to Mannheim of her safe arrival in Pforzheim, thereby completing the first long-distance automobile journey (194km) and a public relations triumph for Benz automobiles. Thank you Sabine for this thoughtful card which enlightened and delighted me.

Vintage Lufthansa

Thought this might have been a modern re-interpretation, but delighted to discover it is in fact a reproduction of famous Walter Rau Lufthansa poster from mid-1950s. Thanks Sabine

Celebrations, Pyongyang, North Korea.

You don't get many of these. From my adventurous travel pal, Kris. Pyongyang. If they knew she was a journalist, she'd be thrown out. Unfortunately one stamp was torn off. Cheap North Korean glue, no doubt. (Same stuff holding the country together)

Nepal: The Living Goddess Kumari

From my wide-eyed and well-travelled pal Ewen. We travelled together to Antarctica in December 2010. Ewen is a gifted photographer and conducts his own tours.

Tonga: HM King Siaosi Tupou V

Tonga: Fondly known as King George, His Majesty passed away in March this year. An eccentric chap with a love of things British, King George was known to get about town in a London cab. From my friend Kris.

Vought A-7A Corsair II aboard USS Ranger 1968

Don't know your secret Mike, but you are a master

Der neue Audi: Audi 920 Cabriolet

Audi 920 (1938-1940) 6 Cylinder, 3.2 litre, 75PS, cabriolet.

Thanks again Sabine

Hamburg American - SS Imperator

Thanks again Sabine! I was so inspired by this postcard, I researched and wrote a story about the ship; SS Imperator.

See more of my growing maritime postcard collection

Long Live The Soviet People - The Space Pioneers

Classic 'heroic' Soviet propaganda. Reprint of 1962 poster. Thank you enormously Katja.

Hamburg Sud Amerikanische Dampfschifffahrts-Gesellschaft

The ship depicted is the 3830 GRT 'Argentina' built in 1894

Sabine is spoiling me ;)

Deutsche Levante Linie

Thanks Sabine

Messerschmitt KR200 'Bubble Car' 1956

If you want to know what sort of automotive cards to send me, here's a cracker from .. you guessed it .. Sabine