Weekend giveaway: Postcard Locker!
This weekend's giveaway is sponsored by Postcard Locker. They're offering 3 lucky members a pack of 9 postcards from Guyana (where they're based), plus a mix of 6 of their popular branded postcards, which you can see below:

So a total of 15 awesome postcards for each winner! To win one of these packs of postcards, you'll have to do a bit of show and tell.
We want you to show us (and other postcrossers) which postcard you've sent illustrates an unmissable spot on your city/region, and tell us why it is special. Why should other users go there, if they happen to be nearby?
It can be anything: an impressive monument, an unique museum, a quirky shop, a quiet park, a different neighbourhood... surprise us!
For instance, if you'd ask me, I'd tell you that if you come to Berlin you should go to Vanille & Marille, because they have the best ice-cream I've ever tasted!
On the right is a postcard I've grabbed in their tiny shop, on one of our (many) summer visits.
Now it's your turn! Leave your tip below, with a link to your postcard (it needs to have been sent by you) and a short comment telling us why that place deserves to be visited.
As usual, you have a week to submit your comments below, and the winners will be selected at random by Paulo's magic script. Good luck!


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I loved the tour of the facility with my husband and 80-year old father - we learned so much about coins. My father is an old coin collector, and he had a blast. Definitely a "Must-See" in Winnipeg, one of Canada's un-sung great cities in Friendly Manitoba!
I can't wait to go back and see it again! Plus it's an amazing piece of local architecture too. www.Mint.ca
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/CA-99512
if you visit Greece and especially the island of Crete don;t miss to visit and swim in Gramvoussa beach, in the northwest end of the island. I don't have tp add sth, the postcard says it all.
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/SI-48448
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It is an awesome place for adventure, believe me. Every walk on the Sierra in always different because of the things you can see and experience.
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/NZ-64107
ah memories of a wonderful journey by steam train !
The West Highland Line, running from Glasgow to Fort William and Mallaig, is one of Britain’s top rail journeys, taking passengers back to a time when steam was the way to travel. It passes through the wild Rannoch Moor, and through hills and bogs within view of Ben Nevis – Scotland’s highest peak.
One of the highlights of the journey is passing over the Glenfinnan Viaduct- one of the largest concrete engineering feats of the late 19th century (and more popularly known for appearing in the Harry Potter films).
We have a nice shopping street and the beautiful Rhine.
See u soon!
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/DE-1128713
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If you come to Holland, visit our 800 years old town of Bergen op Zoom. A lot of culture as you can see, but especially in februari, the 'vastenavend' (=Carnaval) or july the 'Krabbefoor'. Lovely shops, bars, nice people and the area around Bergen op Zoom is called 'de Brabantse Wal' and famous for its AAA. Aardbeien (Strawberries), Asperges (Asparagus) and Ansjovis (Anchovies). Lovely!!
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/FI-1331715
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El Hierro is also knows as “The Meridian Island”. Orchilla Lighthouse is the most westerly point in Europe and it was the point of the Longitude Zero Meridian until it was moved to Greenwich.
Next to the lighthouse there is a little jetty where you can take a pleasant swim. El Hierro is also known by professional divers because of its amazing seabed. But you also can enjoy it with a simple snorkel mask. The water is so clear that you can take great photographs with a waterproof disposable camera.
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/FI-1082112
We have no tourists here, everybody goes bigger cities or Lapland. I still think this is a great little town.
I was born and rased here and I've learned to love this place.
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/PL-363673
Kharkive is the city on the north-west of Ukraine. It is pretty usual city with 2 million population, so sometimes you can feel tired of all this quick life style of modern inhabitants. In this case I would offer you to go to the beautiful place which shows on this postcard. It is really wonderful and inspiring spot.
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This place is the first for many visitors to see, because it is just in front of the main railway station of Minsk! The place is called "Minsk Gates". In one of the towers you can see the biggest clock in the republic - 3,5 m in diameter. The clock was made in Germany and is the trophy from the Second World war.
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/NL-922776
Favourite landscape postcards are of Snowdonia, a large national park. There's Mount Snowdon (with a little railway going to the top), and many other hills and mountains, lakes. rivers, waterfalls and forests. e.g. GB-274372, GB-156771
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/RU-734484
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Sintra is a smal town full of beauty and charms that should seeing and feel .
Kisses and Hugs from sweet Portugal.
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Most people will go and see the city of Amsterdam by canalboat and will see the nightwatch. The picture in the middle is the citycentre seen from the air.
Sintra is a smal town full of beauty and charms that should seeing and feel .
Kisses and Hugs from sweet Portugal.
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If you come to Łańcut, Poland you must visit Łańcut Castle. Łańcut Castle is one of the most beautiful aristocratic residences in Poland, famous for its excellent interiors and extraordinarily interesting collection of horse-drawn carriages.
Then you go to the Canal-house " our lord on the attic", à hidden church.
In the New Market area you wil find "De Waag" where Rembrandt painded his famous "anatomic lesson. And then you drop down in one of the many old Amsterdam bars, for instand Wijnand Fockink, where you can drink a jenever in a 17th century ambiance. A trip back in time.
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/NL-951908
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The Mackinac Bridge is the 3rd longest suspension bridge in the world, and the longest (between anchorages) in the western hemisphere. Every Labor Day, people are allowed to walk across the bridge which is 5 miles long. If you cross, you might just be lucky enough to watch a freighter or ship cross under the bridge. When crossing to the north, if you look to the left you will see Lake Michigan, and when you look to the right you will see Lake Huron. Also when looking out into Lake Huron, you will see Mackinac Island and the Grand Hotel. The movie Somewhere in Time, starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour was mostly filmed at the Grand Hotel.
I'm found this postcard in Russia, Moscow, in a tiny little bookstore, dedicated to Alice in Wonderland story. It is an absolutely unique experience - to go to a shop like this, the atmosphere is wonderful there. Not only that you can buy books there, but also some great inventive stuff like candies, suitcases, dolls, notebooks, handmade unique things. CDs and vinyl records can also be found there :) Furthermore, if you don't have money to buy a book - you can sit there in a comfortable chair pillows, and enjoy a book with a cup of tea or coffee.
Oh, and the interesting part of this bookstore is also its location - it is just in the centre of Moscow, a so-called "Boulevard Ring", where there are old beautiful buildings, trees, theatres, coffeeshops and other things. In summer this place is heaven. You can't miss it!
During a strong Winter you should definitely visit Amsterdam in The Netherlands. Our canals and waters will then be frozen, so that you are able to walk (or go ice-skating) over our canals and see our beautiful canalhouses from a different point of view. This card shows Dutch people on the ice of one of our famous canals in the city of Amsterdam.
On my Postcrossing-profile there is also a link to watch it on Youtube (Winter February 2012)
Here's a postcard from Handmade Toys Exhibition in Moscow, Russia. Every other year it gathers all creative artists to show their unique works of art! So if you're into art toys and not allergic to cuteness - you should definitely stop by & have a great time! :)
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It has three volcanoes in different stages and a volcanic lake nearby. Plus it's a nature reserve.
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/DE-1226869
San Jacinto Monument and Battleship
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Here in Houston Texas we are the 4th largest city in the USA. Texas was once part of Mexico until we gained our independence in 1835 and were briefly our own country! We later joined the USA. This card is from the Battle of San Jacinto. The monument is the world's tallest memorial column, at 570 feet (170 m). The battle ship that is pictured was once used in WW1 and WW2 here is a link to it http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/battleship_texas/hist.phtml
This is a great place to learn about Texas History and go up in the worlds tallest monument!
You can taste many delicious dishes in restaurants with typical polish cuisine, have a stroll near the Vistula river with a view on Royal Castle. Enjoy! :)
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/DE-1006395
It is the main sight here, but there are so many interesting stories and legends around it - it is really worth to take a tour and let the guide tell you all these things.
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/US-1034866
I believe that nothing says more about who we are as a country than our civil war. That the United States is worth fighting for, even brother against brother. (Though I very much prefer it when we all just get along.) Gettysburg is so rich in American history. You can feel the ghosts when you stand out on the battlefields. Plus there are so many amazing postcards here.
Ski flying at its finest and every year the fans of many nations make the atmosphere magical. :)
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Cheesemarket every Friday from April till September.
So I will recommend you the HEMA, to be found in many dutch cities. Dutch living abroad do miss this shop the most, online shopping is an option now. www.hema.nl
www.postcrossing.com/postcards/NL-878158 I bought in HEMA, containing snowdropsflowerbulb, celebrating my 999/1000/1001 sent card.
While you are there you can also come and visit me for a chat and a coffee because the big photo shows the view I have when I look out of the front windows. :)
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/CA-221443
It is a special spot because there is no other place in the world where an oasis of palmtrees is just in the middle of a modern city! They are part of the landscape as well as the buildings. Plus, it is the only palm grove in Europe! It is just unmissable and an UNESCO World Heritage site since 2000. ♥
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/ES-144026
If you are in Istanbul you must absolutely take a boat ride in the Bosphorus, and sit outside, throwing breadcrumbs to the seagulls! They are so used to being fed by boat passengers that they follow boars around and swoop to catch the crumbs.
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/US-923582
If you go to St Omer, north of France, you can see several historic places the cathedral, the ruins of St Bertin Abbey ... but the best thing to do is to go to the "marais" around the town. You can walk along wooden paths or ask for a boat anyway you will relax & enjoy the wildlife : especially birds, frogs, fishes ... A few inhabitants still live there, they grow veggies and have a special life style, far from comfort sometimes.
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/EE-104178
in that postcard, that is a glance of the most crowded place in Yogyakarta. it's called the 0 KM of Yogyakarta, the center of the city. there is old and historical building, State Court that the president used when Yogyakarta has to be the Capitol of Region temporarily (due to the war situation). there is also Vrederburgh Fort and Serangan Oemum Satu Maret Monument. nearby, there is Pasar Beringharjo, the most famous traditional market which sells any traditional food, the famous Batik, and many more.
it's the end of Malioboro Street, the icon of the city, where people gather and enjoy the city by chatting, watching/listening to the street musician while eating local foods.
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/DE-845543
Surrounded by walls, it is located only a few steps off the pedestrian zone and main shopping street, but the atmosphere is so calm you will forget anything outside that walls. And you will learn a lot about some well-known locals buried here in the last five centuries: the parents of the composer HÄNDEL or the pietist A. H. FRANCKE.
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The Singapore Flyer is the biggest observation wheel in the world. Each capsule can hold about 30 people, and the view is fantastic! You can see all the way to Indonesia and Malaysia on a clear day, and you can see all the tall buildings in the city center as well as the heritage parts of the country.
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/RU-774245
I have an immense liking for the modest beauty of it
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I'm particularly fond of 'The Dish' as it is locally known- a radio telescope in Parkes, NSW. There's a movie of the same name. Parkes is a place most tourists wouldn't visit as its a long way from the capital cities but I love the semi-arid country and it has a great cafe.
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/BY-105553
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It is the largest theatre in Russia, even larger than the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. Located at the very center of the Novosibirsk city, at the Lenin square, it is the symbol of the Novosibirsk city.
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/IL-14552
You can go up from the town to Kibbutz Menara by a cable car and see wonderful views of Hula Valley (500 million birds migrate via this valley every spring and autumn and you can see amazing amount of flocks of different birds in the air), Golan,Lebanon and also Syria on and behind Mt. Hermon (belongs to the three countries) that is covered with snow right now and the ski center is open. Welcome! :-)
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/DE-1098701
Nevertheless, if you are interested in history you should come here. There is a museum with a Roman Bath, absolutely worth seeing, and Zülpich still has four town gates as part of the medieval history of the town.
Besides there is a lake for sailing, surfing and swimming.
And in 2014 Zülpich will host a big garden and flower show (from April to October 2014), I'm sure then there will be some more postcards to get from Zülpich.
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/AU-167825
There you will find amazing beaches, beautiful wineries and tall majestic karri and red tingle forests, some of the tallest trees in the world! Some were used as lookout trees in the bushfire season and you can climb up them if you're game! There is also the Tree Top Walk which is a walkway through the canopy of the trees and also a bushwalk around the Ancient Empire where you can walk through trees, like this one, which have had their bases hollowed out by fire.
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/MY-78339
You may drink the coconut juice under the beautiful sunshine or go for some sightseeings here. Moreover, you may have your diving, swimming in this island too. So also can buy some souviners to your family and friends or enjoy some tasty sea food at Langkawi Island.
Overall, it is one of the best known holiday destinations of my country.
Salamanca Market is Tasmania's most visited weekly event. Salamanca Place is closed off to cars and 3 city blocks are given over to the market from 8 in the morning til around 3 in the afternoon regardless of weather! Woodwork, plants, fruit and veg, photographs, books, clothes - you can buy it all!
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/AU-174039
It's not just about the market, there are plenty of shops open within the Salamanca Area - lots of arts and crafts and galleries in the warehouses. Excellent cafes and restaurants, even the pubs are open in case you want a beverage! Well worth the effort to visit!
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/NL-1007416
The Market Square is the only place that fully conveys the mood of the city, it's surrounded by more than 50 architectural monuments XVI-XX centuries.
Italian courtyard is the wonderful monument of Renaissance architecture, remarkably similar to the typical courtyards of Rome and Florence.
Lviv has always been famous for its charming coffee houses. Coffee in Lviv is not just a cup of black fragrant drink, but also a spirit of old city, its soul and pride, history that revive again and again with every sip.
Besides Lviv is a hosting city for European Football Championship 2012 matches.
Welcome!))
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/TW-390997
Söderskär lighthouse, a couple hour's boat trip away from Helsinki! This is where I used to work as a lighthouse guard / tourist guide for one summer, also living at the island, and it's really the most beautiful place around, with history, culture, and nature combining together.
and view the postcard I sent recently
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/AU-182005
We also have great beaches here and you can camp right on the seafront.
Greeting from Western Ukraine,town Lutsk.It is one of the oldest towns in Ukraine,it is near 930 years old. We are famous for our Lubart's castle (building ends in 1430).It is really beautiful,esp. in spring!Welcome to Lutsk!
And, well, I have to recommned you visiting San Millan de la Cogolla and the Monasteries of Yuso and Suso, UNESCO WHS, http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/ES-125392, the place itself is beutiful, surrounded by amazing views, lovely architecture, great gastronomy,... And highly recommended as they are "The Cradle of Spanish" as the first words ever written in Spanish were found here.
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/MY-79870
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/LU-9547
and here is our country map you can see many great spots!
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/LU-12262
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/HR-29835
It's a very peaceful place, all you can hear are birds and the soothing sound of the water coming from one of the 16 lakes there.
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It is a large complex of imperial palaces and gardens situated in the city of Chengde in Hebei Province, China. Because of its vast and rich collection of Chinese landscapes and architecture, the Mountain Resort in many ways is a culmination of all the variety of gardens, pagodas, temples and palaces from various regions of China.
Who has not heard about the beauty of Taj Mahal?? Being one of the world's wonders, it is a mausoleum made of white marble commissioned by the great Mughal emperor Shah Jahan immortalizing his love for his favourite wife Mumtaz.
The place gives you a sense of peace or romance, whatever you are seeking for, and a sense of awe with its beautiful architecture and concepts of building that is way ahead of the times. No trip to India is complete without a visit to this great monument.
It also happens to be one of the World Heritage Sites under UNESCO.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/alcatraz1984/6256973258/in/photostream
EVERYONE, COME TO VISIT THE MOST BEAUTIFUL REGION OF ROMANIA, BUCOVINA!
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/DE-1160087
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/ZA-17702
Majestic Table Mountain has been voted one of the 7 Wonders of the World and in front of her, sprawled at her feet is her very own cat, The dominating Lion's Head.
Cape Town is a melting pot of cultures and a very relaxed city.
I lived in Arandjelovac for 15 years. :-)
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/RS-10089
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It is considered to be the best zoo in Ukraine!!! I love its atmosphre and of course the gorgeous sculpture at the entrance. It has interesting history:)
I would say Fjellstua (the white glass building to the left on the postcard), where you get a good view of Ålesund and the surrounding islands. I would recommend Atlanterhavsparken (the Atlantic sea-park) even more. (but I don't have any views of the sea-park uploaded at my wall now). Take a look at the video here if you're interested http://atlanterhavsparken.no/english.php
the ID is italian but we live in germany now! and springtime is finally coming!!
It's massive, and something truly differet in Finland. Maybe for people from other countries it's nothig special, that it's just a massive white church, but in Finland...well, I am hard pressed to find anything like that anywhere.
And I think it's beautiful.
Afterwards take a stroll along the Rhine to the Old Town with museums, restaurants and pubs:
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Why? Because it's really beautiful. It's not a big street, it's in the walking distance from the central square and it's packed with small shops and cafés. It has this awesome unique atmosphere like no other place in the city! :)
when visiting Leverkusen, you should take a look at the BAYARENA, the soccer stadium of Bayer 04 Leverkusen http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/DE-998755
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/GB-230507
Here is a liitle map to find it:
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/NL-885384
There is a small museum with a nice collection of Art Nouveau pottery from Purmerend.
Go here: http://www.purmerendsmuseum.nl/uk/museum_and_collection/art_nouveau_pottery/
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/BG-5555
They have been nominated for one of the New 7 wonders of nature. The place is just majestic!
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/ID-21238
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is from old port area in Riga, called Andrejsala. It is quite calm place only 15 min. away from city centre, but with many interesting places like Museum of Naive Art, workshops of different artists, small shops of handmade things, cafes with wonderful view to marina, different exhibitions, for example comics etc. Postcard shows cafe and small concert hall, which is located in the old boat. One of the biggest Latvian AD postcard companies used to have office there. And one more thing - you can always find a interesting graffities in Andrejsala :)
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/RU-753506
WALT DISNEY WORLD! wooot wooot! The Greatest Place EVER!!!
Here is a very unique 'pull-tab' postcard I bought there ...
http://9teen87spostcards.blogspot.com/2009/12/walt-disney-world-pull-tab-postcard_11.html
I recommend you to visit our Central Suriname Nature Reserve, it's on the nature Heritage List of the UNESCO.
The view seen from the Voltzberg is breathtaking. We are also the greenest country!
The one remaining medieval city gates. I entered it once, over 30 years ago. I is really awesome!
If you ever visit Palanga, I recommend you to visit The Tiškevičiai Palace where the Amber Museum is. It's a really nice place with beautiful surroundings, which are perfect for romantic photos. Many couples have photoshoots here on their wedding day. And, what is really important for postcrossers, is that there are many lovely postcards to buy:)
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/US-519396
A unique feature of Mumbai, the dhobi is a traditional laundryman, who will collect your dirty linen, wash it, and return it neatly pressed to your doorstep
The Dhobi are a caste group found in India who specialize in washing clothes.The word Dhobi is derived from Hindi word dhona, which means to wash.
You can find beaches,Palaces,Food center, all sorts of things & places.This Place Dhobi Ghat is some thing unique which you will never find and it happens only in INDIA.
Its worth visit to understand the culture and style of their work and Living
This area is strangely popular with foreign tourists looking for a great piece of Uniqueness in India
Good place for Photography
If you happen to be in Warsaw, Poland, a must see is The Old Town. It has romantic atmosphere and is ideal for long walks and talks. You can find there many little and interesting shops, have a re-freshing ice-cream or a cup of delicious coffe! I also found there my favourite shop with the most amazing postcards in Warsaw :)
Arundel Castle in West Sussex is a brilliant place to visit because it is almost 1000 years old and looks just like a fairytale castle on a hill! The gardens are stunning and you can go inside part of the castle for a tour. Some of it is private as it is still the home of the Duke of Norfolk and his family.
This is a waterfall near my home, and it represents the undiscovered and untouched natural beauty of the region where I live... It is the part of River Una NP and the water is special because it's so clean that you can even drink it !
:)
Livadia Palace was a summer retreat of the last Russian tsar, Nicholas II, and his family in Livadiya, Crimea in southern Ukraine. The Yalta Conference was held there in 1945, when the palace housed the apartments of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and other members of the American delegation. Today the palace houses a museum, but it is sometimes used by the Ukrainian authorities for international summits. http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/UA-214330
Massandra Palace of Emperor Alexander III is located in Upper Yalta on the southern coast of Crimea. Now it is the Palace Museum - a branch of Alupka palace and park museum. http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/UA-178334
Chersonesus Taurica is an ancient Greek colony founded approximately 2,500 years ago in the southwestern part of Crimea, known then as Taurica. The colony was established in the 6th century BC by settlers from Heraclea Pontica.
The ancient city is located on the shore of the Black Sea at the outskirts of Sevastopol on the Crimean Peninsula of Ukraine, where it is referred to as Khersones. It has been nicknamed the "Ukrainian Pompeii" and "Russian Troy". The site is now part of the National Historical-Archeological Museum-Zapovednik of the Ukrainian Khersones Tavriysky.
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/UA-167364
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/UA-194227
The Swallow's Nest: http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/UA-211659 http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/UA-160941
Landscapes: http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/UA-201685
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Come to the beautiful Crimea!
Sliven in Bulgaria has beautiful buildings and a gorgeous tiny hotel full of carved wood doors, ceilings, beds and everything imaginable!
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/DE-1248930
It shows the Welcome Point in Wedel near Hamburg, Germany where all ships going to the Hamburg harbour are greeted with their national anthyem and visitors get to know some information about the ship.
It's a very nice and interesting place and there even is a small beach nearby which is a great place for a picknick in summer.
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/FR-176529
Even if you take a quick look at this picture, you'll have a subtle feeling of something romantic and magic... And you'll get it right! This place is the Bridge of Kisses - a favourite place for all who has ever been in love! People love to have dates in this area and admire the view of it. It's also an unmisseable spot if you have a wedding in Krasnodar.
P.S. My husband proposed marriage to me around this place!
This is a postcard i've bought in one of the many wall museums near my home. I think the wall which seperated a whole country is something really interesting and expressiv to look at.
Thanks for spending the cards!
It is also situated in the very center of the city and can't be missed.
PS They also send nice art-cards ;)
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/FI-113973
If you have never been to the Russia's countryside then you should definitely go there! You may ask me WHY? Well, I will tell you the only one simple but very important thing. You will get a breath of fresh air, eat pure foodstuffs, and enjoy the warm and friendly sun NOWHERE but in this place. You can lie flat on your back on a haystack gazing at the clear blue sky and feel sensations of eternity and peace of mind spreading all over your body. I am afraid it is inexpressible!... :)
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/DE-752385
The old town of Nessebar is probably the most popular tourist destination in Bulgaria. It's a small, but very old town at Bulgarian seaside with rich history, a part of UNESCO WHS, as well.
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/FI-1229007
This postcard shows a painting by Nicolae Tonitza:
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/RO-33960
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/US-1434086
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/LT-152580
If you want to get to know a great community and learn more about God and the Bible, this is a great place to visit.
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/SE-33990
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/DE-199373
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/US-1458844
Did you know that the city of San Francisco, California is sprinkled with unknown gems such as stairways? One such stairway is The Moraga Steps.
Inspired by the decorated steps of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, this stairway consists of 163 steps covered in mosaic tiles. Climb to the top for some of the most spectacular views of the city!
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/US-727729
The MAM is located on the Lake Michigan shoreline off downtown Milwaukee. The "wings" or "sail" is a sunshade or Brise Soleil. You can view it being closed and fully opened each day at noon.
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/US-1419482
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/US-1411901
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/US-623824
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/CA-210313
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/BR-127383
the main post office, it is located downtown and near where the city started to grow...
If you visit the central Willamette Valley in Oregon, USA, then you must spend a day at Silver Falls State Park, a temperate rain forest in the foothills of Oregon's Cascade Mountains. You can leisurely hike the “Trail of Ten Falls”, and in about half a day you will pass by (& sometimes under) 10 beautiful waterfalls. The trail is a designated National Recreation Trail and runs for a total of 8.7mi/14km. The tallest is South Falls (177ft/54m), the smallest is Drake Falls (27ft/8.2m), 4 of these falls have an amphitheater-like setting where you can walk behind the falls and enjoy the misty, crisp spray. In addition to hiking, there is a campground, a swimming area, an equestrian area, lodge (with food, memorabilia, & museum), picnic tables, and many other activities & amenities.
We have a really wide range of participants - 4 - 80 years old, REALLY fast and walkers and everyone inbetween.
All our events are handicapped. The slower ones start first and are passed by the faster ones near the end but still have a chance to win. It works and it's special. The group have been going for more than 40 years and keeps building from strength to strength.
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/TW-385707
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http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/TW-380598
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/US-1391070
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/PH-31421
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/PF-446
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/BR-181563
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/BR-79542
The Cincinnati Art Museum. They have something for everyone, it's in the middle of a beautiful park, close to Krohn Conservatory, and all of those are free! Pack a picnic, take a kite. It'd be a day to remember.
If you come to Monterrey, Mexico it would be impossible not to see the Cerro de la Silla or Saddle Hill, it´s just here, waiting for you. Beautiful!
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/US-1542191
There exist some other oldfashioned ferries http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/DE-842105 across the river Oste - not often to be found in our modern country! ;-)
Build your own "Schwebefähre" with this card: http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/DE-568042 !
Spending time inside temple complex, sitting around holy pool of water surrounding temple and listening to holy Sikh musical chants cast a magical spell on every visitor, one get instant feel of immense peace of mind/soul upon entering temple complex. Also Golden Temple is home to one of world's largest community kitchen(which is one of main tradition of Sikh religion to distribute free food to anyone visiting temple without any discrimination). Free food is cooked and served 24 hour a day to around 3000 people at one time.
Amritsar is very close to my home town. I've been sending Golden Temple's postcards ever since i joined postcrossing to postcrossers around the world. My happiness was sky high when i managed to meet two of my postcrossing friends who visited Golden Temple of Amritsar during there India visit(whom i had send a Golden Temple postcard in past). It was special feeling when those friends mentioned that they were impressed by Golden Temple's beauty when they first got it's postcard and get to know more about it and finally get to visit it as person.
Also Golden Temple features proudly on front cover of 2012 edition of world famous-"Lonely Planet's India guide book".
For me, being Indian, Golden Temple is place of great beauty and sublime peacefulness which excel the charm of Taj Mahal.
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/IN-12867
Maastricht is thé place to be, a lovely old city with great atmosfere and kind people with lots of cute stores and great places to have a drink or eat. If you are there you must definitely check out the 'Onze lieve Vrouwe Plein' such a nice place with lots of terraces, feels almost like Paris !
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/NL-915879
Come and go for a walk in the old town of Linz! Enjoy the quiet and narrow streets and squares with baroque houses and other interesting buildings. That area is much less crowded than the rest of the center so it's quite relaxing to go there. By the way, in the evenings you will find some good bars in the old town of Linz.
If you lost faith in Love and miracles... come to sit with this lovely couple. It is situated in centre of Kyiv. It symbolizes that love is available for anyone, You just have to open your hart! :)
All the other times is great to go to the hike in to our many forests or bogs. They are wonderful places to take time off and enjoy the nature http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/EE-74641
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/GB-281180
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/RU-610531
It's called House of Books. Books there are not cheap but it has very special and interesting atmosphere=) Besides you can find a small cafe on the second floor.. Here you can drink some coffee/tea with a great view on the main street of the city and look through chosen books thinking of buying them or not=) Evening is the best time for doing so!
This (and many other postcards) I bought there)
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/RU-697394
This card represents some of this great experience!
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/KR-25264
some postcards
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/UA-198385
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/UA-154882
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/UA-158350
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/IT-103536
This card shows a part of Freudenberg near Siegen. Freudenberg is just a few minutes away from where I live. The houses are called "Fachwerkhaus" and there are lots in the area around Siegen. I've lived in such a house for nearly 20 years as my parents own such a house as well.
They have a special architecture, the rooms are very small. The one of my parents is with about 400 years the oldest one in our village.
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/UA-165416
And in autimn an arboretum in Kharkiv region is definitely worth seing!
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/UA-131905
the wonderful history of Alessandro Manzoni Comolake
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/IT-160035
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/AU-185135
When in Rome, you must visit the Trevi Fountain. If you throw a coin in the fountain, legend says that you are destined to return. (Thank you to user mendi for scanning the card.)
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/ES-119778
It's very relaxing to sit on the soft sand and watch the blue horizon, listening to the sound of the waves.
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/PT-156125
Oh, I can't forget to say that the Historic Center of Guimarães is UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE OF THE HUMANITY!
In Lisbon you can year the Beautiful FADO music that is UNESCO as well. In beetween, You can also visit OPORTO and taste the wonderful Porto wine and visit the vineyards and the downtown that is also UNESCO!
Do you need more reasons? Oh, there are several much more!
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/BG-5409
Thracians are the ancient ihabitants in the lands of Bulgaria (extincted by the 6th century AD) and they left lots of golden and silver treasures. There are hundreds Thracian tombs in Bulgaria, two of them are in UNESCO WHS.
This card shows frescoes in Thracian tomb of Kazanlak (UNESCO)
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/BG-7761
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/US-1478082
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/US-1266239
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/PT-156125
Oh, I can't forget to say that the Historic Center of Guimarães is UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE OF THE HUMANITY!
In Lisbon you can year the Beautiful FADO music that is UNESCO as well. In beetween, You can also visit OPORTO and taste the wonderful Porto wine and visit the vineyards and the downtown that is also UNESCO!
Do you need more reasons? Oh, there are several much more!
~Flores Island~
Not only visit the changing colors lake (unpredictable:sometimes, the colors are blue, green, and black, and some other times they turn to white, red, and blue, and brown-chocolate). It is a part of Kelimutu National Park, a home for exotic floras and endemic faunas, like civet or luwak (which produces the most expensive and famous coffe:Kopi Luwak). You can also enjoy the culture:in an island that spreads only 350 kilometers long, there are 5 distinct sub-ethnicities with their own languages and traditions. After this you may want to cross the sea to another fantastic island near by such as Komodo Island-the home of Komodo Dragon, the biggest lizard of the world. And when you want to go back to the west, you can visit Gili Trawangan in Lombok-another perfect gateway where you can snorkel and have parties all night after the beautiful sunset ((^o^)=b
so, visit Indonesia \\((^o^))//
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/DE-1111050
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/LT-124203
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/RU-615176
If you come to Germany any day, you have to visit the river "Elbe". It's a beautiful landscape and you can visit many cities when you follow the river. There are the "Elbsandstein-Gebirge" with unique views, Dresden, which is quiet gorgeous, then we have some towns in my hometown-area, which I love very much. Magdeburg is the next station. That's where I live right now and it's a lovely town. And last but not least there is Hamburg. One of my favorite towns in Germany. It has a great atmosphere.
The whole river has a super great atmosphere =)
Here's an invitation postcard to the last concert in November 2011 which was great!
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/DE-1247650
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/RO-37566
If you ever get a chance to visit Tulsa there are several museums, restaurants, and beautiful rose gardens to see! But the most fun thing is the Blue Whale off of Historic Route 66! The whale is actually a water slide that was built as a 40th anniversary present! In the winter you can walk all through the whale and in the summer people flock to the lake to take a cool ride through him! :)
See you:)
Everyone knows that NYC is a mecca for tourism; however, this area of the city is a magical combination of quaint shops, beautiful brownstone neighborhoods, fantastic restaurants, parks and stunning architecture. The Flatiron building is truly one of the most unique buildings in the city, and the surrounding areas don't disappoint.
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Yeguada de la Cartuja - The Cartusian Stud Farm.
This place shows the nature of the Cartusian (Andalusian) horse (P.R.E.). Here you see the stallions, mares AND foals. During the week you can get a guided tour of the instalations and see the people at work, on Saturday they have a guided tour and show.
This card shows four foals: aren't they gorgous?!
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/ES-143713
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/UA-168552
There is possibility to get upstairs and one of the most exciting views to the whole city is opened from its highest level. The field of vision includes Left bank of Driper River, historical part of Kyiv with green hills and monastery buildings, Rodina-Mother monument.
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Going to Kakadu is like going back in time, everything is still as it was thousands of years ago, and you will never forget this place.
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Niagara Falls is about an hour from me and I would tell you to visit it and take a ride on the Maid of the Mist boat. It takes you right up close to the Falls - so close they give you a raincoat to wear. It is a beautiful experience and I love to go there often.
If you're in Cambridge, England, head down to the River Cam and hire a punt. You can get one just for yourself, or you can get a guide who'll take you down the river and back.
From the river, you can see many of the famous Cambridge University buildings, and you'll go under many famous bridges, like the one on the postcard.
Punting is popular all year round!
The Calgary Stampede is world famous for fun and excitement. For ten days every July, Calgary welcomes visitors to a celebration of everything Western, Rodeos and the Cowboy. Everyone in the city dresses up in Cowboy gear, including all the stuffy businessmen in the offices downtown; everyone is wearing cowboy boots, cowboy hats, jeans and cowboy shirts. There is Country music playing everywhere, Square dancing in the streets,Western decor everywhere you look. Then at the Stampede grounds, there are midway rides, food galore and the Rodeo events like Steer Wresting, Chuckwagon Races, Bull Riding and Fireworks at the end of the day. This year will be an even BIGGER party because this will be the 100th Anniversary of the very first Stampede in 1912. The Calgary Stampede is a fantastic time, don't forget your Cowboy hat and Boots!
This is most likely the most famous music group in Utah. My grandpa is actually the one in charge of it. They meet every Sunday in a really acoustic building in Salt Lake City to sing on the radio.
If you come to the Monterey Peninsula, The Monterey Aquarium is a must place to visit. Located on historic Cannery Row of John Steinbeck fame, it is a world class working aquarium doing some of the most important research on our oceans.
Wuzhen is a beautiful city in China.Many paople visit here every year.Jiangnan is a major feature of local.The people are simple and honest and traditional architecture make people linger.
Wellcome to Wuzhen!
When visiting Dixon, Illinois, you can't miss seeing the Lincoln Statue. It honors the great American president Abraham Lincoln, and is the only statue of him in military uniform. The site where the statue is located is where an old fort was during the Blackhawk War. The site is now a park on our beautiful riverfront with a gorgeous view of Dixon's downtown section.
This is the Malacca, one of the UNESCO city in Malaysia. This famous Stadhuys Building is unofficially nickname as the "red building" by the local people. This building is in the center of all the other famous historical buildings. You can visit the St. Paul hill just located behind this building. It is one of the few hill that could look up to the open sea and here is where you can see the whole areas of the ancient Malacca city! :D
When most people think of Southern California, they thing of Hollywood and all the beaches. But what I love most about my home region is the San Gabriel Mountains, and all the wonderful hiking trails that are a quick drive away from the Los Angeles area! Not that many people are into hiking, so it's a great way to escape the cities and see nature; the weather's so nice and everything pretty much looks like the postcard year round.
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/US-1533672
A Monument dedicated to Love... I feel, this monument brings in the people - the unity, love thy others... Wonderful place in India to visit, to feel the eternal LOVE...
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/IN-24509
This canyon is sometimes called the "Little Grand Canyon". It is still forming and the erosion started in the late 1800's due to poor farming practices. This is an example of man's impact on Earth and could be a lesson to take away about our impact on the environment. The top layer of the canyon seen in the postcard that is white is a layer of white sand as seen on the beaches of Florida on the Gulf of Mexico. Georgia used to be covered by Ocean and this site would be a good geology lesson as well.
What one should not miss in INDIA will be a big list :)
ofcourse including the various UNESCO sites and other non UNESCO sites...
(Different postcard of same place)
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/IN-26077
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/IN-26177
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http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/IN-26729
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/IN-26176
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/IN-26728
To know better about it one will have to read the whole article on wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akshardham_%28Delhi%29
HAMPI : GROUP OF MONUMENTS (UNESCO)
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The Elephanta Caves are a network of sculpted caves located on Elephanta Island, or Gharapuri (literally "the city of caves") in Mumbai Harbour, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) to the east of the city of Mumbai in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The island, located on an arm of the Arabian Sea, consists of two groups of caves—the first is a large group of five Hindu caves, the second, a smaller group of two Buddhist caves. The Hindu caves contain rock cut stone sculptures, representing the Shaiva Hindu sect, dedicated to the god Shiva.
The rock cut architecture of the caves has been dated to between the 5th and 8th centuries, although the identity of the original builders is still a subject of debate. The caves are hewn from solid basalt rock. All the caves were also originally painted in the past, but now only traces remain.
The island was called Gharapuri and was a Hindu place of worship until Portuguese rule began in 1534. The Portuguese called the island Elephanta on seeing its huge gigantic statue of an Elephant at the entrance. The Statue is now placed in the garden outside the Bhau Daji Lad (erstwhile Victoria & Albert) Museum at the Jijamata Udyan (erstwhile Victoria Gardens) at Byculla in Mumbai. This cave was renovated in the 1970s after years of neglect, and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 to preserve the artwork. It is currently maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/IN-4849
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/IN-4116
Murudeshwara (shiva) Temple is a town in the Bhatkal Taluk of Uttara Kannada district in the state of Karnataka, India. "Murudeshwara" is another name of the Hindu god Shiva. Famous for the world's second tallest Shiva statue as the tallest one is nepal being inaugrated on 21st june 2010, it is called Kailashnath Mahadev in Kailash Puri. "Murudeshwara" beach town lies on the coast of the Arabian Sea and is also famous for the Murudeshwara Temple.
To Know more about it visit this link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murudeshwara
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/IN-16771
So dont miss to enjoy the Beachside view of this Great Statue...
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/IN-16772
Raksha Bandhan (Hindi: रक्षाबंधन), (the bond of protection), or Rakhi (Hindi: राखी,), is a festival primarily observed in India, which celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters. It is also called Rakhi Purnima in certain parts of India, like the south. The festival is observed by Hindus and Jains. The central ceremony involves the tying of a rakhi (sacred thread) by a sister on her brother's wrist. This symbolizes the sister's love and prayers for her brother's well-being, and the brother's lifelong vow to protect her. The festival falls on the full moon day (Shravan Poornima) of the Shravan month of the Hindu lunisolar calendar. It grew in popularity after Rani Karnavati, the widowed queen of Chittor, sent a rakhi to the Mughal emperor Humayun when she required his help.
to know more about it one can read
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raksha_Bandhan
Don't forget! I am sure you will love it as well!
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/ZA-16849
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/ZA-19495
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/ZA-11168
I am living near Delft, Netherlands and I think it is one of the nicest cities in this country and this one was not named before! It has a very old centre, with beautiful houses, churches, many canals, nice shops, restaurants, lively because of university-traffic so if you happen here, try to go there!
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/NL-779926
When you visit Australia, get out of town, past the bush and into the centre. I love this scenery, it is so 'elemental', just sky / earth / road, then you can relax, look around, and start to notice the little things.
This scene is on the Hay Plains, near my town of Griffith. The trees are the remnants of a river that maybe last flowed thousands of years ago.
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/SI-12034
'The Scarlet Sails' is the Grin's novel about girl who waits the Prince on the ship with scarlet sails; and she met him. It's the symbol of school-leaver's dreams about adult life.
The part of the holiday is a ship that swimming of the Neva. On the postcard you can see the ship, the 'main water square of Saint-Petersburg', the Peter and Paul Fortress (that was the beginning of the city) and the famous white nightes =)
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/CN-508179
When you come to Hong Kong, I do think that Mongkok is an unmissable spot for visitors! The bustle and hustle, the blazing neon lights and the busy walkers would bring you the truest atmosphere of Hong Kong. You can also enjoy tasty food in lowprice like spicy fishball and fried capsicums and eggplants! You actually don't need a lot to savor the local livings and taste of Hong Kong.
It is, undoubtedly, full of energy in Mongkok. Just one second is enough for you to feel the pulsation of Hong Kong and how energetic Hong Kong is. :)
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/US-1369413
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/IN-27068
I live in Mumbai, city which never sleeps!!!! where dreams come true :) Apart from these fascinating things, the food in this city is the most amazing and unique aspect. The postcard shows the Gateway of India, end or beginning of the city but here you get a street-side foods like Bhelpuri, panipuri (rice flakes mixed with certain yummy veggies)... so the next time you drop in to visit Mumbai don't forget to take a bite from Bhelpuri & Panpuri!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/EE-121482
The whole Tartu is beautiful!
Come and enjoy our fascinating nature and rich historical legacy You're always welcome!!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/miezilein/6515927853/in/set-72157628431172773
The theatre is beautiful and it was used by the family and guests to attend plays and performances.
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/BR-179256
If you go in the South of France, in the region called 'Gard', I recommend you to visit the famous 'Pont du Gard'. It's a Roman aqueduct bridge. You'll spend a good time and you'll be impressed by the beauty of this monument.
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/CZ-101729
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/NL-475575
Impressive, right? Many towns and cities have such water-based fortifications in the Netherlands but Bourtange's are wonderfully well-preserved. Even the buildings inside have been reconstructed exactly the way they were in the 17 - 18th century. In this way it gives a very good image of what a Dutch fort and also a village was like in this time. Also, a lot of activities are organized, for example local cultural events or medieval markets. This spot is not to be missed!
I think not only the shape, but also the name are very special!
It is used as an event and communication center now :)
It may not be a place where tourists usually go and it is located very far away from the city center, but the building is just very cute and I love how it has a meaning behind it.
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/DE-1142550
If you ever are going to Finland, I`ll recommend to you visiting Rauma, on the "Church Floor", in the middle of nowhere, in a deep Finnish woodland. This is a cairn burial site of UNESCO WH from Bronze Age called Sammallahdenmäki . Usually people are going visiting to real churches and Cathedrals during their trips abroad, but here in Rauma you will have an awesome experience on the ancient sea cliffs of Lappi deep, deep in the forest. Seaside is far away nowadays, at the distance of about 25-30 kilometers. Sammallahdenmäki have 24 cairns and the biggest one is called "the Church Floor". You have to see them!
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/ES-33257
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/NL-902755
If you once come to Germany you may visit Göttingen, which is an old university city in the south of Lower Saxony nearly in the middle of Germany. We have got a special landmark here, the "Gaenseliesel", it´s right in front of our Old Town Hall. It is a tradition that all new doctoral graduates kiss her after passing their examinations. This makes her "the most kissed girl in the world".
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/LT-146661
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/LT-166858
If you visit my area check out for a motorcross around here. They are very populair and have always good snacks.
www.postcrossing.com/postcards/NL-367137
If you come to Essen - in the heart of the "Ruhrdistict" you can see that also industry buildings can look very nice, especially when illuminated at night. And you have the chance to visit our UNESCO WHS site, the "Coal Mine Zollverein" - very interesting too.
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/DE-744342
Butcher Holler is located in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains in Kentucky in the USA. It was the childhood home of Country legend Loretta Lynn and her baby sister Crystal Gayle. The song, book, and movie "Coalminers Daughter", made this cabin on the hill a place where thousands of people have came to tour it. The homeplace still has much of the original furniture and Loretta's brother Herman Webb gives tours in the summer time. I sometimes volunteer there in the summer. It is like you stepped back in time and if you have seen the Oscar Award winning movie "Coalminers Daughter" you feel like you are right there on the movie set! " ♫♪ Well I was born a Coalminers daughter, in a cabin on a hill in Butcher Holler. We were poor but we had love, thats the one thing my daddy made sure of. He shoveled coal to make a poor mans dollar.♪♫"
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/US-1190678
If you visit the USA come to Kentucky and stay at Jenny Wiley State Park. In the summer you can watch musicals at their ampitheatre which is located directly behind this building. Last summer I auditioned and was chosen to be in the production of "ANNIE" that they performed. It was a thrill of a lifetime! The Park has a large lake that you can go boating or skiing on. It also has cabins and a lodge you can stay at. They give Elk tours and have a couple of different camp grounds. I live less than 1 mile from Jenny Wiley State Park and I love it! It is located in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of Eastern Kentucky♥
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/US-1470872
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/CA-224465
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/US-1455725
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The vendors would usually peel and slice a pineapple to sample the quality of their fruits. Most of the time, you buy around 5 fruits and they give you 1 more fruit absolutely for free!
The people are friendly and the weather is cool. There are lots of old-style, cozy, and quiet places to stay at during your visit. The place is perfectly serene with lots of beautiful chapels to visit. Most of all, you can relax with a view of a restful Taal Volcano with only it's crater visible on top of a lake.
This postcard shows Kamianets-Podilskyi Castle. The castle and its surrounding complex is one of the Seven Wonders of Ukraine. It is extremely beautiful! One can feel the breath of histroy there, it's a unique feeling!
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/US-1552634
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/DE-1104698
You can see castle Wartburg on it, it was declared as UNESCO WHS and I think it totally deserves to be one. It's a place of great history and a lot of myths and stories. I love to go for a walk there if I have enough freetime, and enjoy the great nature around, that what makes Thuringia as Green Heart of Germany so special. The view down from the castle is jsut beautiful and breathtaking, so the visit ist already just because of this unique.
If you have children you shouldn't miss the traditional ride on back of an donkey there. It's a great experience.
I could continue with telling stories about it. Feel free to ask me if you're interessed in more I don't bite =)
Have a nice day!
If you come to Nepal, you will be very busy seeing the high concentration of the UNESCO heritage sites. Altogethr there are ten heritage sites in nepal, of which seven are in the Kathmandu valley. The Living Goddess Kumari (in the centre) is something you might want to try and catch a glimbse of. Even briefly seeing her is believed to bring one very good fortune.
With a spectacular view, candy market a souvenir shop and a Delicious restaurant it's the number 1 of my top 3 favorites since I am in France.
Ever been on cloud number 9? This mountain brings you close to it.
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When You come to Poland You really should visit Cracow - the most beautiful Polish city, and first of all the Main Square - the historical centre of the city. It is full of people, colourful,joyful and cheerful place. Welcome to Cracow!
Across Scotland, there are many castles dating back many centuries. Construction of "Eilean Donan" Castle started in the 13th Century and the castle can be found in the Highlands of Scotland. Partially destroyed in 1719, it was rebuilt in the early 20th Century and is now a popular tourist location.
Further information on the castle can be found at the official website:
http://www.eileandonancastle.com/
I chose a little different postcard because I come from an industrial city of Ostrava, whose dominant feature are the steelworks in the heart of the town. It is interesting itself but what I like most about this city is the combination in its centre - industrial sites right next to original art nouveau buildings and a funcionalist town hall. And a castle from 13th century also about 10 minutes of walk from the centre!
When you come to Ontario, Canada nobody ever thinks about leaving the big city of Toronto. But there is a great museum called the McMichael Canadian Art Gallery that is just north of Toronto and down the street from my house! It is a really special place because they show Canadian art from the Group of Seven and Native and Inuit art too. The art is amazing but even the grounds are beautiful too because it is surrounded by nature from the conservation area. Some of the artists from the Group of Seven are even buried there! This museum is really cool and if you ever come to Toronto it is a hidden gem worth the drive away from the city. It really has some of the most awesome art you will ever see.
If you come to Michigan in the summer, we have great strawberry picking. The evidence is in this photo (turned postcard) that I took after berry picking in June.
Everyone loves this fat policeman, standing on the Market Square. :)
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/BG-5222
So... enjoy my piece of the world :)
But I do know which time of the year I would advise: you should come at the and of novembre untill at least the fifth of decembre. I know the weather is cold and moist then, but:
Sinterklaas is in the Netherlands! It is typical Dutch, a bit like Santa. It is especially for children: Sinterklaas and his helpers: Zwarte Pieten brings presents and sweets like speculaas (cookies) and marzipan. If you put your shoe at the chimney before you go to sleep and put a carrot (for the horse of Sinterklaas) and a drawing in it, the next morning you mihgt be surpised with presents:-)
The most important of the whole festivity is the fun everyone have, the families being together.
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/NL-487847
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/RO-38089
Ladies and gentlemen …
Cleveland Rocks!!!
It is the birthplace of Rock ‘N’ Roll.
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While in Cleveland, Ohio, USA ...
Visit the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
“Your visit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum helps fund our efforts to educate the world on the social significance of rock and roll.
Like the music we celebrate, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is alive with the energy, passion and spirit of music.
The 150,000 square-foot museum features seven floors, five theaters for films, special events and free public programs and ever-changing exhibits - plus, you can even rent the Rock Hall for a special event. …”
http://rockhall.com/visit-the-museum
Library & Archives
“The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum has opened its Library and Archives to the public, granting scholars and fans alike access to over 200 archival collections, including the personal papers of performers, radio disc jockeys, photographers, journalists, critics, historians, poster artists, collectors, fans, and fan clubs. …”
http://rockhall.com/library
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The park used to contain an impressive Baroque palatial complex, especially the grand Donnersmarck Palace known as "Little Versailles". Most of the palatial complex was destroyed by the Red Army during the World War II, with only the small part of it surviving.
I love postcards which show the park how it looked like before the war, e.g. http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/PL-112459 :-)
Its attractions include an art gallery, a shopping mall, a philharmonic theater, an underwater aquarium and also a Science centre.
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/MY-73401
Bavaria is the best place to visit! Here are a lot of beautiful castles, nice people and delicious food!
When you see the catles you could think, you are in a dream!
Chowders is a restaurant located at Pier 39 in San Francisco. They have the best clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl! One of their slogan is "So good you'll even eat the bowl!". After your meal, it's fun to shop around the area and go watch the sea lions!
If you visit the capital of Indonesia, you must visit, this national monument "monas", you can see diorama of Indonesian history in this place
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/US-1468761
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Topkapi Palace was built in 1478 by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror in the memories of a man is much the sultan and the state. Topkapi Palace, this historic air gezereken soluyacağınıza each section and be sure to turn right back to those days. Topkapi Palace in Istanbul gezmemiş If you are experiencing, and yet, here's a historical place to go than you can say that output.
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Hagia Sophia in Istanbul which is located near the ground sinking Palace, 140 meters long, 70 meters wide and 8 feet high, 366 six-columned palace of a real place. Water sources of Istanbul's oldest and largest of the Eastern Roman Empire and Byzantium, was used as a water tank.
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http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/US-1356793
The postcard http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/BR-189743 shows the Blue Lake Cave.
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It brings back the good old times. Make your own time travel! And after returning to the present you can enjoy all the convenience of a modern, young and hip town center :o)
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/DE-1003510
It is UNESCO World Heritage and always a good place to explore! You can learn a lot and have the opportunity to calm down and relax...
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/DE-851055
Saklikent discovered about 15 years ago, consisting of a crash that occurred 200 thousand years ago in a canyon. Very impressive with an image with a length of 17 km from Saklikent Canyon is the longest canyon in Turkey. Even if a professional is forced to see all of this place for tourists, mountain climbers on the route from place to place and walk back to the wooden platform next level by moving in the water as ice, even on very hot days will discover this beautiful place. A sports shoe should be Saklikent Canyon tour with you, (and then to rent shoes) if possible, spare swimsuit or shorts, towel, camera and camera. After lunch, visit the ancient city of Tlos you can see traces of the first settlement in 2000 BC. Lycian, Hellenistic, Roman and Ottoman periods, you can visit to stay informed and guided finest examples of historical ruins.
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Archipelagos are beautiful and worth seeing in Istanbul..
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Fethiye, Turkey along the Aegean coast, a place worth seeing. Deep blue sea, clear water, is persuaded to come here once more.
The Arkansas State Capitol is a replica of our nation's Capitol and has been used in many movies as a stand-in. Construction took 16 years – from 1899 to 1915. The Capitol was built on the site of the state penitentiary and prisoners helped construct the building. There are many who feel the building is haunted.
Alcossebre's beach, in the East coast of Spain, is one of the most beautiful and quiet beaches in my region. I love it! It is a wonderful place to go on holidays and to relax at any time of the year, not just summer. You're welcome to visit us! :D
Oklahoma City is an exciting city with a lot of diverse activities to offer to travelers. It is a great place to visit.