A postcard from Huehuetenango, Guatemala

PostcardHuehuetenango is a city and a municipality in the highlands of western Guatemala. It is also the capital of the department of Huehuetenango. Santa Cruz Barillas is a municipality in the department of Huehuetenango. It is situated at 1450m above sea level. This waterfall is located near Yulaxac, a village in the jungles of Barillas.StampFrom a set of two stamps about The Volcano and Lake of Ipa...

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THe Castle of the Moors, Sintra, Portugal

PostcardThe Castle of the Moors is a hilltop medieval castle located in the municipality of Sintra. The castle was constructed during the 8th to 9th century, during the period of Arab occupation of the Iberian peninsula, as the central place in an territory that was imminently agricultural, and which was necessary to protect its population.The Moorish Castle stands in a 1475 feet (450 meters) perimeter and its walls consist of a double waist, internal...

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The Church of St. Pareskevi, Pafos, Cyprus

PostcardThe church of St. Paraskevi, built in the form of a basilica with five cupolas placed in the shape of a cross, is one of the most important churches in Cyprus. The church of St. Paraskevi was built in the 9th century A.D. and is preserved almost intact in its initial form apart from the western wall which was demolished in the 19th century in order to build an extension. Its uniqueness lies in the frescos, some of which date back to the 9th...

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A village in the Ourika Valley, Morocco

Postcard“When the heat in Marrakesh becomes unbearable, many Moroccans and tourists run to the cool and green Ourika Valley. Located in the High Atlas Mountains, only 45 minutes away from Marrakesh, the valley stretches along a vast area from Souk Tnin Ourika to the Berber village of Setti Fatma. The valley is known for its pine and cedar forests. Don’t be surprised if you see some resident friendly Barbary apes on your way.”StampSolidarity Week...

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Joncunu dancers from Belize

PostcardBelize is a country located on the north eastern coast of Central America and it is the only country in the area where English is the official language. Belize is bordered to the north by Mexico, south and west by Guatemala, and to the east by the Caribbean Sea.Joncunu or John Canoe, is a dance that originated in times of slavery and is performed around Christmas time. The participants will dress up in white masks and venture from house...

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Postcards from Bujumbura, Burundi

Hotel Club de VacancesPostcardThe Republic of Burundi is a small landlocked country in east central Africa, bordering Rwanda, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Burundi has a tropical highland climate and is a hilly and mountainous country with a plateau in its eastern part and some plains along the shore of Lake Tanganyika.Burundi was a kingdom until the late 19th century when it became a German colony. After Germany was defeated...

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A Postcard from Zanzibar: The Old Dispensary

PostcardZanzibar, an Indian Ocean archipelago located off the eastern coastline of Tanzania, contains three large islands and a number of smaller ones.Zanzibar Town (or city) is a popular destination for tourists, and its old quarter is a United Nation's "World Heritage Site”. The Old Dispensary is a historical building in Stone Town. Stone Town is the old part of Zanzibar City. A dispensary is an office in a school, hospital or other organization...

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A whale cruises off Kaikoura coastline, New Zealand

PostcardThe seaside settlement of Kaikoura, situated midway between Christchurch and Picton on the rugged east coast of New Zealand's South Island, is overlooked by majestic mountains, which are snow-capped for many months of the year.It is a special part of New Zealand, imbued with powerful natural energy. A place where tectonic plates collide, towering peaks fall to the sea and ocean currents converge. Such rare combinations lure an abundance of...

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Cyprus. Paphos. The Lighthouse & Roman Theatre

PostcardLocated in Paphos Archaeological Park, Odeon is an amphitheatre-like structure, which was unearthed during excavations.This archaeological monument built in the 2nd century is made entirely out of well-hewn limestone and has approximately 1,200 seats for spectators. Odeon is not only a tourist attraction today; it also hosts many musical and theatrical performances. Paphos lighthouse is a golden point of the city as it can be seen from any...

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Juneau, Alaska

PostcardAlaska is the largest state in the United States by area. Juneau has been the capital of Alaska since 1906. It is named after gold prospector Joe Juneau.Before Juneau was Juneau, it was Rockwell. Before that, it was Harrisburg. And even before that, it was a settlement for several tribes of native Indians.Stamps It wasn't until a man named Joseph Juneau and his buddy, Richard Harris, teamed up with a Tlingit native that this plot of...

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Murumtsevo Manor, Russian Federation

PostcardAbandoned castle estate of Count Hrapovitsky, village Muromtsev, Vladimir Region.more info and picturesSta...

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