USA - Massachusetts - Lowell National Historical Park

Lowell National Historical Park

Lowell, Massachusetts

The introduction of horse drawn trolleys in 1863 and later electrified cars in 1889, gave residents the ability to commute to work, the freedom to choose where to live and the opportunity to travel outside the city. Lowell National Historical Park reintroduced the Trolley in 1984 linking the historic downtown mills and the canal transportation system.

Sent by Sue Ellen from Boston in Massachusetts, USA.

Lowell National Historical Park is a National Historical Park of the United States located in Lowell, Massachusetts. Established in 1978 a few years after Lowell Heritage State Park, it is operated by the National Park Service and comprises a group of different sites in and around the city of Lowell related to the era of textile manufacturing in the city during the Industrial Revolution. In 2019, the park was included as Massachusetts' representative in the America the Beautiful Quarters series (read more).

USA - Ohio - Hopewell Culture National Historic Park (Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks)

Hopewell Culture National Historic Park
Chillicothe, Ohio
From about AD1-400, the Ohio River Valley was a focal point of the prehistoric Hopewell Culture. The American Indians of the Hopewell culture left behind great geometric earthworks and burial mounds. Many of these sites were built to a monumental scale, within earthen walls up to 12 feet high, outlining geometric figures more than 1,000 feet across.

Sent by Tammy from Dayton in Tennessee, USA.

This property is a series of eight monumental earthen enclosure complexes built between 2,000 and 1,600 years ago along the central tributaries of the Ohio River. They are the most representative surviving expressions of the Indigenous tradition now referred to as the Hopewell culture. Their scale and complexity are evidenced in precise geometric figures as well as hilltops sculpted to enclose vast, level plazas. There are alignments with the cycles of the Sun and the far more complex cycles of the Moon. These earthworks served as ceremonial centres and the sites have yielded finely crafted ritual objects fashioned from exotic raw materials obtained from distant places (read more).

USA - New York - Buffalo

Buffalo, New York.
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across the Ontario, Canada. Buffalo originated around 1789 as a small trading community and grew quietly after the opening of the Erie Canal in 1825. Today, the region's largest economic sectors are financial services, health care and education.

Sent by Moriah from Buffalo in New York, USA.

Buffalo is a city in the U.S. state of New York and the county seat of Erie County. It lies in Western New York at the eastern end of Lake Erie, at the head of the Niagara River on the Canadian border. With a population of 278,349 according to the 2020 census, Buffalo is the second-most populous city in New York State after New York City, and the 81st-most populous city in the U.S. Buffalo is the primary city of the Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area, which had an estimated population of 1.1 million in 2020, making it the 49th-largest metro area in the U.S. (read more).

My Russia - #1 - Larga Seal Rookery

Larga Seal Rookery near Kekura Column, Sea of Japan.

Sent by Elvira from Tyumen, Russia.

The spotted seal (Phoca largha), also known as the larga seal or largha seal, is a member of the family Phocidae, and is considered a "true seal". It inhabits ice floes and waters of the north Pacific Ocean and adjacent seas. It is primarily found along the continental shelf of the Beaufort, Chukchi, Bering and Okhotsk Seas and south to the northern Yellow Sea and it migrates south as far as northern Huanghai and the western Sea of Japan. It is also found in Alaska from the southeastern Bristol Bay to Demarcation Point during the ice-free seasons of summer and autumn when spotted seals mate and have pups. Smaller numbers are found in the Beaufort Sea. It is sometimes mistaken for the harbor seal to which it is closely related and spotted seals and harbor seals often mingle together in areas where their habitats overlap (read more).

Old Swimsuit

Sent by Clare from Massachusetts, USA.

American Samoa - National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa

TALOFA!

Sent by Lika from National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa in Pago Pago, American Samoa.

The National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa (formerly the Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary) is a federally-designated underwater area protected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. This sanctuary is the largest and most remote in the National Marine Sanctuary system. Spanning 13,581 sq mi, it is thought to be home to the greatest biodiversity of aquatic species of all the marine sanctuaries. Among them are expansive coral reefs, including some of the oldest Porites coral heads on earth, deep-water reefs, hydrothermal vent communities, and rare archeological resources. It was established as Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary on April 29, 1986, it is thought to be home to the greatest biodiversity of aquatic species of all the marine sanctuaries.and then expanded and renamed in 2012 (read more).

Spain - La Rioja - Logroño

Co-cathedral of Santa María de la Redonda, Paseo del Espolón and details of Logroño.

Sent by Gemma from Logroño, Spain.

Logroño (Spanish: [loˈɣɾoɲo]) is the capital of the autonomous community of La Rioja, Spain. Located in the north of the Iberian Peninsula, primarily in the right (South) bank of the Ebro River, Logroño has historically been a place of passage, such as the Camino de Santiago. Its borders were disputed between the Iberian kingdoms of Castille, Navarre and Aragon during the Middle Ages.
The population of the city in 2021 was 150,808 while the metropolitan area included nearly 200,000 inhabitants. The city is a centre of trade of Rioja wine, for which the area is noted, and manufacturing of wood, metal and textile products (read more).

India - Andaman and Nicobar Islands - North Point Lighthouse

Established in 1972, North Point lighthouse is the best-known lighthouse of the Andamans. It is a 35m (115 ft) cast iron tower with lantern and gallery, painted with red and white spiral stripes. It is located on a promontory on the north side of the entrance to the harbor of Port Blair.

Sent by Abhay from Maharashtra, India.

North Point lighthouse is an island belongs to the South Andaman administrative district, it is part of the Indian Union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The island is located 06NM from the Port Blair town. North Point lighthouse 35 m high cast iron tower with lantern gallery. Painted with red and white spiral stripes, focal plane at 72 m above MSL, two White flashes every 12 s. Andaman’s best known lighthouse and picture of it depicted in the rear side of 20 rupees Indian Currency (old one). Located on a promontory on the north side of the entrance to the harbour of Port Blair, established in the year 1972. This Lighthouse station is equipped with Major marine aids to Navigation like 4th order optic system, 300mm, 04 panels with 230V/400Watts metal halide lamp, NAIS, standby LED flasher and RACON for the safe navigation of both national and international seaborne merchant traffic through the exclusive economic zone of the country. Accessibility to this lighthouse by sea route around 10 Km from Port Blair and then by walk of half a Km. The Lighthouse can also be approached by road from Port Blair and the distance is approximately 50 Km. The nearest Post office, Dispensary, High School, and Police Station all are available at Port Blair / Bambooflat at a distance of 12 Km (read more).

Eid Al-Fitr - India

Eid al-Fitr, also called the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", is a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan. Muslims all over the world decorate their homes and prepare sumptuous meals for family and friends. They buy new clothes and shoes for the festival. Eid festivities may vary culturally depending on the region, but one common thread in all celebrations is generosity and hospitality. It is a common tradition for families to gather at the patriachal home after the Eid prayers. Before the special Eid meal is served, young children will line up in front of each adult family member, who dispense money as gifts to the children.

Sent by Rajesh from Kerala, India.

Netherlands - Eastern Scheldt Storm Surge Barrier

Oosterscheldekering, Zeeland.

Sent by Bianca from Wilhelminadorp, Netherlands.

The Oosterscheldekering (pronounced [oːstərˌsxɛldəˈkeːrɪŋ] English: Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier), between the islands Schouwen-Duiveland and Noord-Beveland, is the largest of the Delta Works, a series of dams and storm surge barriers, designed to protect the Netherlands from flooding from the North Sea. The construction of the Delta Works was a response to the widespread damage and loss of life in the North Sea flood of 1953 (read more).

Germany - Hanseatic City of Stade

Hanseatic City of Stade.

Sent by Eckhardt from Stade, Germany.

Stade (German pronunciation: [ˈʃtaːdə] ; Low German: Stood), officially the Hanseatic City of Stade (German: Hansestadt Stade, Low German: Hansestadt Stood) is a city in Lower Saxony in northern Germany. First mentioned in records in 934, it is the seat of the district (Landkreis) which bears its name. It is located roughly 45 km (28 mi) to the west of Hamburg and belongs to that city's wider metropolitan region. Within the area of the city are the urban districts of Bützfleth, Hagen, Haddorf and Wiepenkathen, each of which have a council (Ortsrat) of their own with some autonomous decision-making rights (read more).

United Kingdom - Wales - Cardiff

Sent by Mouse from Cardiff, Wales.

Cardiff (/ˈkɑːrdɪf/ Welsh: Caerdydd [kairˈdiːð, kaːɨrˈdɨːð]) is the capital and largest city of Wales. Cardiff had a population of 372,089 in 2022 and forms a principal area officially known as the City and County of Cardiff (Welsh: Dinas a Sir Caerdydd). The city is the eleventh largest in the United Kingdom. Located in the southeast of Wales and in the Cardiff Capital Region, Cardiff is the county town of the historic county of Glamorgan and in 1974–1996 of South Glamorgan. It belongs to the Eurocities network of the largest European cities. A small town until the early 19th century, its prominence as a port for coal when mining began in the region helped its expansion. In 1905, it was ranked as a city and in 1955 proclaimed capital of Wales. The Cardiff urban area covers a larger area outside the county boundary, including the towns of Dinas Powys and Penarth.

Cardiff is the main commercial centre of Wales as well as the base for the Senedd, the Welsh Parliament. At the 2021 census, the unitary authority area population was put at 362,400.^[ The population of the wider urban area in 2011 was 479,000. In 2011, it ranked sixth in the world in a National Geographic magazine list of alternative tourist destinations. It is the most popular destination in Wales with 21.3 million visitors in 2017.

Cardiff is a major centre for television and film production (such as the 2005 revival of Doctor Who, Torchwood and Sherlock) and is the Welsh base for the main national broadcasters.
Cardiff Bay contains the Senedd building and the Wales Millennium Centre arts complex. Work continues at Cardiff Bay and in the centre on projects such as Cardiff International Sports Village, BBC drama village,^] and a new business district (read more).

Netherlands - Open Air Museum in Arnhem

Bending Planks.
The boat builder builds boats by feeling and by eye. For the outside of the boat, he bends straight planks. He heats the bottom with burning reed. With the help of weights, the planks bend.

Sent by Yvette from Leusden, Netherlands.

The Netherlands Open Air Museum (Dutch: Nederlands Openluchtmuseum) is a national open-air museum located in Arnhem. It focuses on the culture associated with the everyday lives of ordinary people, and demonstrating the old way of life in the Netherlands.
The park was established on 24 April 1912, and opened to the public in July 1918 (read more).

USA - Maine - Acadia National Park - Boulder Beach

BOULDER BEACH

This famous beach in Acadia National Park in Maine, USA is strewn with egg shaped stones smoothed by the relentless erosive actions of pounding waves.

Sent by Daniel from Massachusetts, USA.

My other two Acadia National Park postcards are here and here.

Boulder Beach is great for shooting with a ND filter as the waves create a soft, milky flow. Be careful though a getting to the beach some effort. You are walking on rocks and boulders and the footing is very unsteady. After scrambling down a steep incline, However slow and steady and the effort will be worth it. It can get pretty crowded so go early and stake your spot (read more).

Germany - Cologne Cathedral (3)

Cologne Cathedral on the Rhine.The cathedral towers over the cosmopolitan Rhine metropolis of Cologne with its countless cultural and historical treasures, its world-faous museums, and its active art scene.
The Cologne Carnival and the beer Kölsch served in many typical pubsand breweries are famous.

Sent by Dirk from Cologne, Germany.

My other two of Cologne Cathedral postcards are here and here.

USA - Michigan - Mackinac Island

Greetings From Mackinac Island.

Sent by Eliana from Grand Rapids in Michigan, USA.

Mackinac Island (/ˈmækənɔː/ MAK-ə-naw, locally /ˈmækənə/ MAK-ə-nə; French: Île Mackinac; Ojibwe: Mishimikinaak ᒥᔑᒥᑭᓈᒃ; Ottawa: Michilimackinac) is an island and resort area, covering 4.35 square miles (11.3 km²) in land area, in the U.S. state of Michigan. The name of the island in Odawa is Michilimackinac and "Mitchimakinak" in Ojibwemowin, meaning "Great Turtle". It is located in Lake Huron, at the eastern end of the Straits of Mackinac, between the state's Upper and Lower Peninsulas. The island was long home to an Odawa settlement and previous indigenous cultures before European colonization began in the 17th century. It was a strategic center of the fur trade around the Great Lakes. Based on a former trading post, Fort Mackinac was constructed on the island by the British during the American Revolutionary War. It was the site of two battles during the War of 1812 before the northern border was settled and the US gained this island in its territory (read more).

Remarkable Women #2 - San Diego International Women's Day Meetup March 8, 2025

Discover the stories of several remarkable women who lived and worked in San Diego, whose achievements and lasting impact on the city continue to inspire us today.

Katherine Sessions (hoticulturalist botanist), Sally Ride (astronaut physicist), Ellen Scripps (journalist philantropist), Belle Benchley (champion for wildlife zoo director), Florence Chadwick (long-distance swimmer), and Charlotte Baker (physician activist).

Sent by MaryLou and Greg from San Diego, California, USA.

World Postcard Day 2023 - #1 (Winner of WPD2023 Contest)

Winner of the World Postcard Day Contest 2023 - Lisa Saputra (Indonesia).

Sent by myself.

China - Sun Tower and Moon Tower of Sanhu Lake

Sun Tower and Moon Tower of Sanhu Lake.

Sent by Joey from Shaoxing, China.

The Sun and Moon Pagodas (Chinese: 日月双塔; pinyin: Rìyuè Shuāngtǎ) are twin pagodas located in Guilin, Guangxi, China. Originally built in the city moat of Guilin during the Tang dynasty, the pagodas were reconstructed in 2001 using historical records as the centerpiece of Riyue Shuangta Cultural Park—–a park themed around the unity of Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. The Moon Pagoda was built on an island in Shan Lake while the Sun Pagoda was built out in the lake. The Sun Pagoda has an octagonal base, is faced with bronze, has nine stories, and is 41 m (135 ft) tall. The Sun Pagoda is the tallest bronze pagoda in the world and is one of the few pagodas in the world that has an elevator. The Moon Pagoda has an octagonal base, is faced with glazed tile, has seven stories, and is 35 m (115 ft) tall. They were featured as the ninth Pit Stop during the fourteenth season of The Amazing Race in 2009 (read further).

Croatia - Old City of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik, Croatia.

Sent by Maris, whose hometown is Dubrovnik, Croatia.

The 'Pearl of the Adriatic', situated on the Dalmatian coast, became an important Mediterranean sea power from the 13th century onwards. Although severely damaged by an earthquake in 1667, Dubrovnik managed to preserve its beautiful Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces and fountains. Damaged again in the 1990s by armed conflict, it is now the focus of a major restoration programme co-ordinated by UNESCO (read further).

USA - Arizona - Petrified Forest National Park (3)

Petrified Forest National Park.

Petrified wood is made of a dense quartz material that resists erosion. This dense quartz, along with small quantities of other substances, replaces the original wood of the log and creates the rainbow color seen within the petrified wood.

Sent by Jane from Arizona, USA.

My other two Petrified Forest National Park postcards are here and here.

Russia - Saint Petersburg - Winter Palace

The Winter Palace. Fild Marshal Hall.

Sent by Polina from Mytishchi, Russia.

The Winter Palace is a palace in Saint Petersburg that served as the official residence of the House of Romanov, previous emperors, from 1732 to 1917. The palace and its precincts now house the Hermitage Museum. The floor area is 233,345 square metres (it has been calculated that the palace contains 1,886 doors, 1,945 windows, 1,500 rooms and 117 staircases). The total area of the Winter Palace is 14.2 hectares. Situated between Palace Embankment and Palace Square, adjacent to the site of Peter the Great's original Winter Palace, the present and fourth Winter Palace was built and altered almost continuously between the late 1730s and 1837, when it was severely damaged by fire and immediately rebuilt. The storming of the palace in 1917, as depicted in Soviet art and in Sergei Eisenstein's 1928 film October, became a symbol of the October Revolution (read further).

Russia - Chelyabinsk Oblast - Chelyabinsk (2)

City view of Chelyabinsk.

Sent by Polina from Mytishchi, Russia.

My other postcard of Chelyabinsk is here.

Slovakia - Museum of Kysuce Village

Museum of Kysuce Village.

Sent by Mária from Slovakia.

The ethnographic exposition in the nature of the Kysuce Museum is located in the Chmúra valley in the cadastre of the village Nová Bystrica, part of Vychylovka, which is part of the Protected Landscape Area Kysuce.

In the interiors of selected objects, original equipment is installed. The exposition also includes original buildings - cholvarky - objects of seasonal shepherd dwellings, widely used in the past. The fields near the houses present the three-field farming system that was used in the Kysuce region (read further).

Thailand - Historic City of Ayutthaya

WAT PHRA SI SANPHET AYUTTHAYA HISTORICAL PARK AND WORLD HERITAGE.

Sent by Elisabeth from Bangkok, Thailand.

The Historic City of Ayutthaya, founded in 1350, was the second capital of the Siamese Kingdom.  It flourished from the 14th to the 18th centuries, during which time it grew to be one of the world’s largest and most cosmopolitan urban areas and a center of global diplomacy and commerce. Ayutthaya was strategically located on an island surrounded by three rivers connecting the city to the sea. This site was chosen because it was located above the tidal bore of the Gulf of Siam as it existed at that time, thus preventing attack of the city by the sea-going warships of other nations. The location also helped to protect the city from seasonal flooding.

The city was attacked and razed by the Burmese army in 1767 who burned the city to the ground and forced the inhabitants to abandon the city. The city was never rebuilt in the same location and remains known today as an extensive archaeological site.  

At present, it is located in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province.  The total area of the World Heritage property is 289 ha (read further)