Everyday Postcards – Wander the World with These Real-Life Travel Experiences

With seven continents, nearly 200 countries, and more than 7.5 billion people in the world, there is a lot to experience. The world is so vast and amazing that even the most avid traveler with a large bank account couldn’t truly do it justice in one lifetime!

So wander the world, continent-by-continent, via Everyday Postcards. These postcards from all over the world feature picture-perfect photos and real-life travel experiences that bring a piece of the big wide world to you.

Everyday Postcards from Africa

Explore Africa with these Everyday Postcards from travel destinations in Africa:

• Essaouira, Morocco. Located on a peninsula that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean, Essaouira is a resort town on the Moroccan coast.
• Praslin Island in Seychelles. Known for palm-fringed, sandy white beaches, Praslin Island is the second largest island of the Seychelles, an  island chain off the east coast of Africa.

Everyday Postcards from Asia

Learn more about the biggest continent in these Everyday Postcards from travel destinations in Asia:

• Altai Taven Bogd National Park in Mongolia. In the remote western portion of Mongolia, near its borders with China and Russia, Altai Taven Bogd National Park is a beautiful off-the-beaten-path travel destination in Asia.
• Chocolate in Seoul. This delicious postcard features chocolate from Seoul, South Korea. Learn more about where to find the best chocolate truffles and other cacao treats in the South Korean capital.
• Japan’s Mount Fuji. This sacred UNESCO World Heritage Site is actually three active volcanoes.
• Japan’s Okunoin Cemetery. The Ichinohashi Bridge marks the entrance to one of Japan’s most sacred sites.
• Karola Glacier in Tibet. Soaring to more than three miles above sea level, the Karola Glacier is the largest in this autonomous region of China.
• Kerala, India. Hugging the southwestern coast of India, Kerala known for its palm tree-lined beaches along the Arabian Sea. But the region also boasts majestic mountains planted with coffee, tea, and spices as well as phenomenal wildlife sanctuaries.
• Sanur, Bali, in Indonesia. Once a sleepy fishing village on the southeastern coast of the island of Bali, Sanur has grown into a beachy tourist destination in southeast Asia.
• Taipei, Taiwan. Located on the northern tip of Taiwan, Taipei is a bustling modern city and a food-lover’s dream.

Everyday Postcards from Europe

Scout out travel destinations in Europe by skimming these Everyday Postcards:

• Arles, France. Known for its sun-drenched scenery, rich history, and delicious food and wine, Provence is a popular region in southeastern France. Celebrate the Festival of the Herdsmen on May 1st in the Provencal town of Arles.
• Chania on the Greek Island of Crete. Located on the northern coast of Crete, learn about Chania’s rich history, walk along the pink sand beaches, and enjoy its flavorful local cuisine through this Everyday Postcard.
• Dublin, Ireland. Although it doesn’t have an iconic landmark — like the Eiffel Tower in Paris or Big Ben in London — Dublin, Ireland, has plenty to see and do. Come explore her beautiful Georgian architecture, sip a Guinness, and take a walk up O’Connell Street in this Everyday Postcard.
• Dutch Windmill in Sint Philipsland. On the southwestern coast of the Netherlands, Sint Philipsland is a small, quiet community far from heavily visited tourist destinations elsewhere in the Netherlands.
• Lisbon, Portugal. Built atop seven hills, the Portuguese city of Lisbon offers endless views of amazing architecture and natural beauty. And as Europe’s second oldest capital, it also possesses thousands of years of documented history.
• Luner Lake, Austria. Lüner Lake (Lünersee in German) is a large lake near the village of Brand in Austria that can be reached by a cable car system, the Lünerseebahn.
• Palermo Cathedral in Sicily. As a result of centuries of additions, alterations, and restorations, the Palermo Cathedral in Sicily, Italy, is an interesting mix of architectural styles.
• Santorini, Greece. Known for its white-washed buildings accented by sky blue doors, the Greek island of Santorini is breathtakingly beautiful.
• St. Petersburg, Russia. Although the majority of Russia is in Asia, about 30 percent of the country — including St. Petersburg — is on the European side of the Ural Mountains. From gilded palaces to the ornate onion-domes of the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, there are many things to see and do in this beautiful city on the Baltic Sea.
• Swansea, Wales. On the southern coast of Wales, Swansea lies just across the Bristol Channel from England. Come explore this beautiful coastal city with local Carly-jo.

Everyday Postcards from North America

Tour destinations in Canada, the United States, and other travel destinations in North America through these Everyday Postcards:

• Coastal San Luis Obispo County, California. Approximately halfway between the sprawling cities of San Francisco and Los Angeles, coastal San Luis Obispo County is a laid back destination with beautiful coastal views in Central California. From San Simeon to Morro Bay to Pismo Beach, discover the best things to do along the Central California Coast.
• Lobster Roll in Bar Harbor, Maine. Whether you enjoy them hot with melted butter or cold with mayonnaise, you absolutely have to eat a lobster roll when you visit the Pine Tree State.
• Niagara Falls in Winter. If you’ve never been to Niagara Falls, you may not know that it’s the collective name for three waterfalls — Horseshoe, American, and Bridal Veil — that straddle the US/Canadian border between the state of New York and the province of Ontario. While this popular summer destination is packed with visitors in the summer, experience the unique beauty of Niagara Falls in winter.
• Springfield, Illinois. There are more than 30 Springfields in the US, but only one is home to all things Abe Lincoln. From historic sites to craft breweries, here’s what you need to see, do, eat, and drink in Springfield, Illinois.
• Yellowstone National Park. Located primarily in Wyoming, but spilling into the states of Montana and Idaho, Yellowstone National Park is America’s first national park. Learn more about the park’s abundant wildlife, unique hydrothermal features, and geological gems.

 

Everyday Postcards from Oceania

Experience Oceania from A to Z — or from Australia to New Zealand — and everywhere in between with Everyday Postcards from these travel destinations in Oceania:

• Arrowtown, New Zealand. A short drive from Queenstown, Arrowtown is a small quaint town in New Zealand.
• Church of the Good Shepherd in Lake Tepako, New Zealand. One of the most photographed churches in all of New Zealand, the Church of the Good Shepherd sits on the edge of a clear lake and surrounded by mountains in Lake Takapo, New Zealand.
• Easter Island. Located in the southeastern Pacific Ocean and known for its 800+ monumental moai statues, Easter Island is an intriguing destination.
• Gospers Mountain Bushfires. Just days after the devastating forest fire in the Blue Mountains was extinguished, new growth was already sprouting in the burned out areas.
• Milford Sound, New Zealand. Located on New Zealand’s South Island, Milford Sound is known for Mitre Peak, one of the most photographed mountains in the Oceanic country.
• Queenstown, New Zealand. From the mountain range that frames the picturesque city to a working sheep station and farm, here’s what to do, see, and eat when you visit Queenstown.

Everyday Postcards from South America

• Media Luna, Peru. A day trip from either Ollantaytambo or Urubamba, this Inca village is located in southern Peru’s Andes Mountains.

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