French Polynesian beauty nr 4?... a wonderful tropical beach?? view surrounded by breathtaking peaks and nature... this bay on the north side of the island is actually the place where Captain James Cook dropped anchor in 1777... he described it as one of the best natural harbors in the South Pacific... big cruise ships moor here, but because there is no port, passengers are taken ashore in tenders... Moorea is the number one getaway place for the locals... they like to go there for a weekend retreat to rest and relax... Thanks a lot Glenn!ヽ(•‿•)ノ   Photo: Teva Sylvain Moorea sh ..read more

Today an interesting postcard coming from a lot closer to home?... on the location of present-day Manching lies a famous and one of the prime examples of an Iron Age settlement... based on Caesar’s description, it's called an oppidum... it ranks at the top of the list of late Celtic cities in Central Europe... archaeological research carried out here since the 1950s... with a lovely "Iron Man" stamp from the "Superheroes" series and great special postmark?... Thanks Dustin!【ツ】   From backside postcard: Top picture: Since the 4th century BC, a celtic tribe settled he ..read more

A beautiful waterfall view nestled admidst the scenic landscapes of Nuwara Eliya district... located on a steep cliff surrounded by a mix of green trees and darker rocks... with many rhododendron and fern bushes around it... Baker’s Falls may not be the tallest or widest waterfall in the country, but it is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular... the waterfall provides a lifeline for the surrounding plants and wildlife, making it an important ecological component.... being one of the park’s main attractions, it is frequently visited by tourists throughout the year...Thanks a lot Ravindra ..read more

Great view of a "cool" looking monkey... Jozani Forest is lying at the centre of Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park... the main reason to visit the forest is to see the uniqe red colobus monkeys in their natural environment... the Zanzibar Red Colobus is recognised as a separate species and is said to be endemic to Zanzibar... they  are highly social, living in groups of 30 to 60 individuals... unfortunately the red colobus monkey is the most endangered primate species on the African continent due to their habitat loss, logging, mining and hunting... but thanks to efforts at the Joz ..read more

Happy smiling local women view... the islanders are extremely friendly and reputed for the warmth of their welcome and hospitality... Fakarava atoll is one of the most beautiful lagoon atolls in French Polynesia lost in the middle of the Pacific Ocean... world-famous for diving and snorkelling... with soft, pink and white pristine beaches, dotted with coconut palms... you can visit a pearl farm and learn the secrets of their cultivation... Fakarava is Mother Nature’s ultimate sanctuary...  ???"A little Piece of Paradise at the End of the World"??? Thanks a million dear Glenn for once ..read more

First of three amazing postcards coming from a tropical paradise????️... so beautiful native girls dancing the Hura dance... known to be the most popular art form on several islands... this graceful form of dancing consists of smooth and elegant movements that are accompanied by a unique style of costume and colorful accessories, such as flowers, feathers, and headdresses... it is a unique cultural treasure of French Polynesia... it can can be seen at celebrations, such as weddings and birthdays, festivals, and other special events... once more a dream holiday destinations?...with a wo ..read more

Nice view of one of the most popular cruise ship ports in Japan... many local residents and tourists from all over the world often come here for entertainment, food and shopping... especially the view that you can see from the ship at her entering Kobe Port is outstanding... the symbol of the port and well-known landmark is the very famous red Kobe Port Tower inspired by Japanese drums... it has a beautiful curve and stands tall and elegant on the edge of Kobe Port... you can climb the 91-meter-high fully transparent observatory, overlooking the panoramic view of Kobe City and the bea ..read more

Stunning nature view... the Zuytdorp Cliffs extend for about 150 km along a rugged, spectacular and little visited segment of the Western Australian Indian Ocean coast in Shark Bay... they rise up to 250 metres out of the Ocean and were named after the Zuytdorp, a Dutch ship wrecked on the cliffs in 1712... they are part of the Tamala Limestone formation and are of heritage, cultural and geological significance... Shark bay itself covers an area of 1,300,000 hectares, with an average depth of 9 metres with a coastline stretching for 1500km... about 65 percent is marine waters and renowned ..read more

Fantastic maxicard of a stunning natural wonderland... the park boasts an incredible variety of flora and fauna... it is home to over 375 species of fauna, including the rare snow leopard, the Himalayan brown bear, and the Himalayan tahr... it also has over 300 species of birds, making it a great place for birdwatchers... home to snow-capped peaks, lush forests, and crystal-clear rivers... the park is a populare ecotourism and trekkers destination with a number of trekking routes that offer breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape... this National park's amazing scenery, i ..read more

View of one of the very few ancient Buddhist sites remaining in Jaffna today... it is a very unique archeological site with  intact dome type stupas... according to one legend they are 2000 year old memorials to priests who supposedly were poisoned by a mushroom curry served to them and all of the Buddhist monks had died... this historical temple with a large number of "stupas" has become a popular tourist destination and is maintained by the Army... Thanks Ravindra!【ツ】 Kadurugoda Viharaya (also known as Kantarodai Archaeological Reserve) is located in Kandarodai village in Ch ..read more