Sent by Arina from Moscow, Russia.
Batik is famous in Malaysia and Indonesia. Please send me postcards of Batik from your countries, so I can see the creativity. Thank you very much.
Monday, January 6, 2025
Taiwan - Kinmen Islands
Sent by Becky who lives in Kinmen Islands, Taiwan.
Kinmen, alternatively known as Quemoy, is a group of islands governed as a county by the Republic of China (Taiwan), only 10 km (6.2 mi) east from the city of Xiamen in Fujian, located at the southeastern coast of the People's Republic of China, from which they are separated by Xiamen Bay. Kinmen is also located 187 km (116 mi) west from the closest shoreline of the island of Taiwan across the Taiwan Strait (read further).
Germany/Austria - Winter in Allgäu
Greetings From The Allgäu.
Sent by Sonja from Wald in Bavaria, Germany.
The Allgäu (Standard German: [ˈalɡɔʏ] ) or Allgovia is a region in Swabia in southern Germany. It covers the south of Bavarian Swabia, southeastern Baden-Württemberg, and parts of Austria. The region stretches from the pre-alpine lands up to the Alps. The main rivers flowing through the Allgäu are the Lech and Iller. Allgäu is not an administrative unit (read further).
USA - Florida - Everglades National Park (2)
Everglades National Park / Florida
Sent by Gen from Punta Gorda in Florida, USA.
Everglades National Park protects an unparalleled landscape that provides important habitat for numerous rare and endangered species like the manatee, American crocodile, and the elusive Florida panther.
An international treasure as well - a World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve, a Wetland of International Importance, and a specially protected area under the Cartagena Treaty (read further).
Germany - Hesse - Eder Dam
Waldeck, Eder Dam
The Eder Dam is one of the largest dams in Europe. Built between 1908 - 1914. Water volume 202.4 million cubic metres, height of the dam wall 48 metres, length 400 metres, width 33 metres, length of the lake 27km. The Eder Dam is surrounded by high forest-covered hills. The construction of the dam left three villages completely submerged and several partly submerged.
The Eder Dam is one of the largest dams in Europe. Built between 1908 - 1914. Water volume 202.4 million cubic metres, height of the dam wall 48 metres, length 400 metres, width 33 metres, length of the lake 27km. The Eder Dam is surrounded by high forest-covered hills. The construction of the dam left three villages completely submerged and several partly submerged.
Sent by Bertha from Korbach in Hesse, Germany.
The Edersee Dam is a hydroelectric dam spanning the Eder river in northern Hesse, Germany. Constructed between 1908 and 1914, it lies near the small town of Waldeck at the northern edge of the Kellerwald. Breached by Allied bombs during World War II, it was rebuilt during the war, and today generates hydroelectric power and regulates water levels for shipping on the Weser river (read further).
Canada - British Columbia - Mount Robson Provincial Park
Mount Robson Provincial Park, British Columbia.
Sent by Linda from Surrey in British Columbia, Canada.
Mount Robson Park is one of B.C.’s most popular destinations. Whether you are looking for frontcountry camping or multi-day hikes, this park offers many opportunities. Top attractions include Berg Lake Trail, Mount Robson Summit, and Mount Robson Corridor (read further).
USA - California - Yosemite National Park (4)
Greetings From Yosemite National Park.
Sent by Irene from California, USA.
Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra.
First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more (read further).
First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more (read further).
Russia - Primorky Krai - Russky Island
Sent by Irina who lives in Russky Island in Primorsky Krai in Russia.
Russky Island (Russian: Ру́сский о́стров, lit. 'Russian Island') is an island in Peter the Great Gulf in the Sea of Japan, in Primorsky Krai, Russia. It is the largest island in the Eugénie Archipelago, separated from the Muravyov-Amursky Peninsula immediately to the north by the Eastern Bosphorus, and is one of the four islands in Primorsky Krai that are permanently inhabited, with a population of 5,360 (2010) (read further).
USA - Massachusetts - Mohawk Trail
1. Indian "Hail to the Sunrise" In memory of the Mohawk Indian. The Mohawks began to settle in New York State in 1590. Those who traveled this trail were friendlynto the white settlers.
2. The elk on the trail, in memory of the brothers of the Massachusetts Elk Association who died in the World Wars.
Sent by Diana from New York, USA.
The Mohawk Trail began as a Native American trade route which connected Atlantic tribes with tribes in Upstate New York and beyond. It followed the Millers River, Deerfield River and crossed the Hoosac Range, in the area that is now northwestern Massachusetts (read further).
Sunday, January 5, 2025
India - Andaman and Nicobar Islands - Cellular Jail
The condemned cells in Port Blair's historic cellular jail. Once a penal colony, this famous group of islands now plays host to some of the world's finest Scuba Diving.
Sent by myself from Port Blair during my vacation on 31st December 2024 to 4th January 2025.
The Cellular Jail, also known as 'Kāal - Pani'. KAAL meaning time, i.e. once a prisoner goes there, he doesn't come back to the mainland and PANI mean water, as it is surrounded by water, but over the years it is now terms as KALA PAANI, was a British colonial prison in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The prison was used by the colonial government of India for the purpose of exiling criminals and political prisoners. Many notable independence activists were imprisoned there during the struggle for India's independence. Today, the complex serves as a national memorial monument (read further).
Postcard from RAMOLON. The only place where I found postcards in Port Blair.
India - Andaman and Nicobar Islands - Clown Fish
Sent by myself from Port Blair during my vacation on 31st December 2024 to 4th January 2025.
The beautiful stamps were postmarked at the counter of Port Blair's Post Office (Head Office).
Postcard from RAMOLON. The only place where I found postcards in Port Blair.
India - Andaman and Nicobar Islands - Island Sunset
Sent by myself from Port Blair during my vacation on 31st December 2024 to 4th January 2025.
Postcard from RAMOLON. The only place where I found postcards in Port Blair.
India - Andaman and Nicobar Islands - Street Market
Port Blair is known for its cuisine. Influences flow like spices from India's north and south, Burma and China.
Sent by myself from Port Blair during my vacation on 31st December 2024 to 4th January 2025.
The beautiful stamps were postmarked at the counter of Port Blair's Post Office (Head Office).
Postcard from RAMOLON. The only place where I found postcards in Port Blair.
India - Andaman and Nicobar Islands - Port Blair's Night-Market
Sent by myself from Port Blair during my vacation on 31st December 2024 to 4th January 2025.
Postcard from RAMOLON. The only place where I found postcards in Port Blair.
Monday, December 23, 2024
Maldives - Malé City
MALDIVES
Malé City
Sent by myself during my vacation in Maldives (8-11th December 2024).
Malé is the capital and most populous city of the Maldives. With a population of 211,908 in 2022 within its administrative area and coterminous geographical area of 8.30 square kilometres (3.20 sq mi), Malé is also one of the most densely populated cities in the world. The city is geographically located in the southern edge of North Malé Atoll (Kaafu Atoll).
Administratively, the city consists of a central island, an airport island, and four other islands presided over by the Malé City Council (read further).
Maldives - Traditional Hairstyle of A Local Woman
MALDIVES
Traditional Hairstyle of A Local Woman
Sent by myself during my vacation in Maldives (8-11th December 2024).
Maldives - Dolphin
MALDIVES
Dolphin
Sent by myself during my vacation in Maldives (8-11th December 2024).
Maldives - Presidential Palace
A partial view of the Presidential Palace
Sent by myself during my vacation in Maldives (8-11th December 2024).
The Muliaage palace or Muliaage is the official residence of the president of the Maldives. Muliaage, situated in Henveiru within the historic center of Malé, is located on Medhuziyaarai Magu, near significant landmarks, the Medhu Ziyaaraiy, the Malé Friday Mosque, and the Munnaru.
The residence was designed by Ahmed Dhoshimeyna Kilegefan, father of Mohamed Amin Didi in 1913, at the request of King Muhammad Shamsuddine III, for his son and heir, Hassan Izzuddine, Crown Prince of the Maldives (read further).
Maldives - Male Atoll
MALDIVES
Male Atoll
Sent by myself during my vacation in Maldives
Kaafu Atoll is an administrative atoll in the Republic of Maldives. It consists of two separate atolls: North Malé Atoll and South Malé Atoll. Together with smaller geographic atolls of Kaashidhoo Island and Gaafaru, the group forms the administrative division of Male' Atoll which is referred to by its Thaana alphabet letter code name Kaafu Atoll.
Malé, the capital of the Maldives, is at the southern end of North Male Atoll. The capital of Male atoll is Thulusdhoo, an island in North Male' atoll (read further).
Maldives - K-atoll Maafushi (4)
Kaafu Atoll Maafushi
Sent by myself during my vacation in Maafushi, Malives (8-11th December 2024).
Postcard by Triton Maldives.
Maldives - K-atoll Maafushi (3)
MALDIVES
Kaafu Atoll Maafushi
This is the only beach in Maafushi where bikinis are allowed.
Sent by myself during my vacation in Maafushi, Maldives (8-11th December 2024).
Postcard by Triton Maldives.
Maldives - K-atoll Maafushi (2)
MALDIVES
Kaafu Atoll Maafushi.
Sent by myself during my vacation in Maafushi (8-11th December 2024).
Maldives - Sunset
MALDIVES
Sunset - Dhoni (fishing vessel) - Atoll.
Sent by myself during my vacation in Maldives (8-11th December 2024).
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