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Sandy, the Armchair Traveller

Ever found yourself looking at a postcard and thinking how life must be in that place? Or ever got curious about a country or a city and went online to find more about it? We know we do. Postcards allows us to travel to different places even without leaving our home.

Sandy (Shaneez) lives in South Africa and she decided to take traveling through postcards to a new level: go around the world in 80 days, through her postcards. The result of it is interesting blog very appropriately called Sandy, the Armchair Traveller.

In it, Sandy takes us through an imaginary trip around the world visiting the places where she has postcards from! All the stops include tons of details about them: photos, videos, links, curiosities, even local cuisine. But most importantly, plenty of imagination. And there's even a map of the trip!

Sandy's trip map

If you enjoy traveling through postcards, then make sure to stop by at Sandy, the Armchair Traveller.

Bon voyage!


Posted by Rose on 31 Aug, 2009
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20 comments so far

glaesmann, Germany
This is amazing!
What a brilliant blog!
Posted by glaesmann Rose on 31 Aug, 2009


9teen87, United States of America
love it! I sent her the Virgin Island postcards :D

Yep, you picked a great blog to spotlight!
Posted by 9teen87 Rose on 31 Aug, 2009


Stephany, Netherlands
Very great blog.
Posted by Stephany Rose on 31 Aug, 2009


Marti_k, Czech Republic
Wow, Sandy's blog! It's really great. Her tour around the world with the postcards was amazing and I'm looking forward to other amazing tour with Sandy and her blog :)
Posted by Marti_k on 31 Aug, 2009


TakeTheBox, Netherlands
Nice ^^
Posted by TakeTheBox on 31 Aug, 2009


Lori45P, Canada
Wow! Fabulous blog Sandy! What a great idea! I'll be sure to tag along with you on your journey and keep reading...

Posted by Lori45P on 31 Aug, 2009


geminiscp, Portugal
Cool... when will you "visit" Southern Europe? ;)
Posted by geminiscp on 31 Aug, 2009


Shaneez, South Africa
Thanks for the compliments fellow postcrossers.
I had so much fun with this blog:-))...
and Paulo, this is such a wonderful surprise!!! Thank you!
Posted by Shaneez on 31 Aug, 2009


kazinhabueno, Brazil
Dear Sandy, congrats for the blog!!!!
I am a loyal reader :)
Posted by kazinhabueno on 1 Sep, 2009


KLMircea, Romania
Such a great blog. Love the stories :)
Posted by KLMircea on 1 Sep, 2009


indianfriendszone, India
Congrats Sandy for your ARMCHAIR TRAVEL
It was really great to travel along with the GREAT COLLECTOR - SANDY ... i m happy to be part of your tour.
Looking forward for many such tour in life.
Posted by indianfriendszone on 1 Sep, 2009


honeybee, Austria
What an unique journey around the world, Sandy. I was wonderful to read about it and I am happy that I was able to join you on your way through Africa. Thanks so much. What will be your next trip?
Posted by honeybee Rose on 2 Sep, 2009


SandraI, South Africa
Since this blog has been so well received :-)))) I have decided to continue my travels ...beyond the 80 days
....so Karina.....we are definitely coming to Brazil...and Anita....Austria is a must:-))
Posted by SandraI on 2 Sep, 2009


ConMiras, Philippines
Unique blog. Love it! Do you have Philippines?
http://enajpostcards.blogspot.com
Posted by ConMiras on 2 Sep, 2009


Mama-Bear, United States of America
Wow! The blog is amazing!
Posted by Mama-Bear Rose on 3 Sep, 2009


rrawls123, United States of America
It's great to be able to travel around the world with you. Looking forward to more adventures with you.
Posted by rrawls123 on 6 Sep, 2009


rkneo11, India
Hmmm... I've received only 3 cards till now... hope I'll have an equally confusing and complicated trip map soon...
BTW I just bought 160 different postcards depicting various aspects of life in India.... Just cant wait to send out more cards...
Posted by rkneo11 on 11 Sep, 2009


Shaneez, South Africa
I am so overwhelmed by the response to my blog:-)
I am so touched by all the personal messages- they are greatly appreciated.
Of course all contributions to enhance the blog are always welcome:-)

Happy postcrossing everybody:-)


Posted by Shaneez on 11 Sep, 2009


azzucoloto, Brazil
That's a great idea! I'll visit the blog =)
Posted by azzucoloto on 18 Sep, 2009


bradpete, Philippines
Very awesome postcard voyage. Congratulation!
Posted by bradpete on 16 Oct, 2009