UAE: Abu Dhabi

I've only made a couple of visits to Abu Dhabi, but my time ashore from a Celestyal cruise last December was a decent full-day tour of this amazing city. A true jewel in the desert. STORY:

Visiting the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi

Union des Comores

Last year, I took a tour with Intrepid Travel to the islands of Comoros. The dozen travellers in my group were all inveterate world travellers who had accumulated well over 100 countries each. Postcards are such a great way to document your hard-to-get-to destinations.

Socialist Republic of Vietnam

 Vietnam may be a tricky country to get in and out of, but they can sure do lovely postcards and stamps. 

If you're ever visiting Vietnam and flying into Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), you would be advised to allow a full hour for immigration and customs formalities. 

Belgrade, Serbia

This Balkan state has endured its fair share of troubles over the past 100 years and more. Still, it is a fascinating city to visit. I was there in May 2015.

Dubai UAE - Worlds Tallest

You can't go to Dubai without visiting the world's tallest building. I finally made it, and here is my postcard mailed as proof from the gift shop at the top. Plus, here are some other cards received and sent over the years.

Soviet era propaganda postcards

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

In 2016, I was fortunate enough to travel to the Marshall Islands on assignment for Pacific Island Living magazine. What a fascinating place with an intriguing history. Unfortunately, it is best known as the site of the postwar atomic tests carried out by the USA. What I did learn while I was there is that the locals firmly believe Amelia Earhart was transported to the Marshall Islands after crashing neat Jaluit and being captured by the Japanese. They even issued a stamp set to commemorate the event.