USA: New York City

Located at the southern tip of the State of New York, New York City is the most populous city in the USA. New York is also an importand center for international diplomacy and has been described as the cultural and financial capital of the world. Some of the most famous landmarks in New York are Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park and the Statue of Liberty.

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Japan: Working Cat

Another cute cat card I received from a Japan Postcrossing member. It like telling me to get my butt of the bed and go to school haha...

Hope everyone is having a great day at work/school :)














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USA: Broadway theatre

Broadway theatre, commonly known as Broadway, refers to the theatrical performances presented in the 40 professional theatres in the Theater District and Lincoln Centre along Broadway, in New York City. It is widely considered to represent the highest level of commericial theatre in the English speaking world.







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USA: Sunflowers

The native sunflower, or Helianthus, became the official state flower of Kansas by legislative action in 1903. The flowers grow pofusely throughout the state.









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South Korea: Cherry Blossom

This card was sent from one of my postcard-pals who lives in South Korea. I chose this card because I thought it was very beautiful and it matches the cherry blossom that is blooming in Washington State right now.

As always, she puts these colorful stamps that match the theme of the card :) Thank you so much, Eun-hee :) 너무 고마워요






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India: Kadam Tree

Neolamarckia cadamba, also called kadam locally, is an evergreen tropical tree native to South and Southeast Asia. A fully mature kadam tree can reach up to 45m height.

Kadam features in Indian religions and mythologies. The fruit of this tree occur in small, fleshy capsules packed closely together to form a fleshy yellow-orange infructescence.

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USA: Tiburon and Belvedere

Tiburon and Belvedere are towns in the Marin County, California. The smaller city of Belvedere occupies the southwest part of the penisula and is contiguous with Tiburon.

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Hong Kong: Map of Hong Kong Island

This card shows the Hong Kong Island, which is an island located on the southern part of Hong Kong. This island is home to may to the most famous sights in Hong Kong. For example, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Happy Valley Racecourse, and Ocean Park, are some of the famous Hong Kong Island landmarks that are also marked on the postcard.

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Spain: Map of Europe

This is the first continent card from Postallove that I've received. I really like this series because it shows the maps of the continents in a very artistic and informative way.

Some of the places that the map shows are London, Paris, and Budapest. Hope you liked it also. :)

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USA: Cats - Got my eye on you

I thought this was a very cute cat postcard. By the look of the eye, it seems to be a young kitten to me.

In an recent conversation with my boyfriend, we agreed that if we ever had a black cat together, we would name it Toothless, after the dragon in the movie "How to Train Your Dragon".

What are your pet's name? And how did it get the name?



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Slovenia - Mountains

This is my first postcard from Slovenia. :) *Yay*

I received this card from Slovenia from a direct swap..but it didn't really tell me much other than the fact that it was sent from Slovenia with a beautiful mountain view..

This photo was taken by photographer Matjaz Krivic, who won the second place on the World Press Photo Award in the category - People.

Hope you liked it :)

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Portugal: Castelo Branco

Castelo Branco is a city and a municipality in Portugal. The name means "white castle“. It is bounded in the south by Spain.

The most important monument in Castelo Branco is the Jardim do Paco Episcopal. It is one of the most beautiful baroque gardens in Potugal and contains statues of allegories, kings and zodiacal signs. The site in the postcard is the City's Garden.

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Canada: Canadian Flag

As all of you probably recognize, this is the national flag of our northern neighbor, Canada. It has ten provinces and three territories. Canada has been inhabited for millennia by various Aboriginal peoples.

The Canadian flag consists of a red field with a white square at its center, in the middle of which is featured a stylized, red, 11-pointed maple leaf.









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USA: Fawn

This fawn card is one of the cards that was included in the Animal Box: 100 Postcards by 10 Artists. A fawn in a young deer that is in its first year. They are said to behave more like goat kids. Generally, fawns are born a brown or tan color with a spotted white pattern, which is like the picture of this postcard, while others may be born with a grey appearance.


Hope you like this cute animal and card :)









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USA: Honomalino Bay Black Sand Beach

Honomalino Beach is one of the larger south Kona Beaches in Hawaii. It is 30 miles south of Kailua-Kona, a scenic and quiet bay with gorgeous clear water and black sands beach. The beach is long and wide, especially at low tide.

Source: http://www.explore-the-big-island.com/honomalino-bay.html






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France: Map of Les Vosges

Vosges is a department in the east of France, named after the Vosges Mountains.  The largest city is Epinal. Roughly 47% of the department is covered by woodlands and forest. Some of the famous landmarks are the Fort of Epinal, Saint-Die Cathedral, and Statue of Joan of Arc.

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South Korea: Greetings From... South Korea

This Greeting From card is my fifth card from the same series. Sent from one of my postcrossing-pals who lives South Korea, she have also sent me a lot of other wonderful cards :)

Hope you also like this card series and soon receive one from fellow postcrossers :)

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Germany: Edersee

The Edersee is a reservoir in Hesse, Germany. It has the 2nd largest area and the 3rd largest volume of all reservoirs in Germany.

Hope you liked this postcard :)









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Germany: Neuschwanstein Castle (Schloss Neuschwanstein)

Neuschwanstein Castle is a nineteenth-century Romanesque Revival palace on a rugged hill above the village Hohenschwangau in southest Bavaria, Germany. The palace was commissioned by Ludwig II of Bavaria as a retreat and as an homage to Richard Wagner.

The palace was intended as a personal refuge for the reclusive king, but it was opened to the paying public immediately after
the king's death in 1886.

I think this palace looks magical in snow...It like a palace that would appear in the middle of the forest in a fantasy story haha... What do you think? :)







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Russia: Kitten playing with yarn

For those who are still following my blog, thanks for the support even though I haven't been updating it for quite a long while. I have been super busy with school and exams...and it's killing. Hopefully, by the time I finish my last essay tonight, I'd be able to share with you all the postcards I've gotten in the past two week.

Meanwhile, this is a card I got from Russia. Who doesn't love a cute kitten that is enjoying itself and playing with yarn? (Until they make a huge mess .....)

Be sure to check for updates in the next few hours :) I promise not to disappoint you all :) Until then, enjoy your day.






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USA: Destiny postcard from the Golden Age

"Our worlds have been claimed by our enemies. Now, it's time to take them back."

For those who plays the game Destiny like I do, you may have already recognized this postcard that was included in the Ghost edition of the game in a set of four.









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USA: Horseshoe Bend, Colorado River, Arizona

Located in the state of Arizona, Horseshoe Bend is a meander of the Colorado River. The rock walls of Horseshoe Bend contain a variety of minerals, among which are hematite, platinum, and garnet.

Although I have never been there....it is definitely on my to-go list :) Hopefully I could check that off my list this summer :D

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USA: Duquesne Incline, Pittsburgh, Pennsyvania

The Duquesne Incline is a inclined plane railroad located near Pittsburgh scaling Mt. Washington. Originally steam powered, the Duquesne Incline was built to carry cargo up the mountain in late 19th century.The incline was closed in 1962 due to the need for repair. But local Duquesne Heights residents launched a fund-raiser to help it, and successfully reopened under the auspices of a non-profit organization dedicated to its preservation. If you ride this "Little Red Incline" today, you will be in the same cars used by passengers since 1877.

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USA: Sunset in the Georgia Mountains

Georgia Mountains is an area that starts in the northeast corner of Georgia, USA, and spreads westwards. It is known for its ruggedness and scenic beauty.

*The stamp was on the card side ways, so I rotated it for your convenience*











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Countries/Regions I've received postcards from:
:: Antigua and Barbuda :: Aruba :: Australia :: Barbados :: Belarus :: Canada :: Chile :: China :: Czech Republic :: Estonia :: Finland :: France :: Germany :: Great Britain :: Guernsey :: Hong Kong :: Hungary ::  India :: Indonesia :: Italy :: Japan :: Macau :: Malaysia :: The Netherlands :: Peru :: The Philippines :: Poland :: Portugal :: Russia :: Saint Lucia :: Singapore :: Sint Maarten :: Slovakia :: South Africa :: Switzerland :: Taiwan :: United Kingdom :: United States of America :: Vietnam ::

United Kingdom: Glencoe Village and Loch Leven

Loch Leven is a sea loch on the west coast of Scotland. The village of Glencoe lies on its southern shore, It is a popular location for self-catering holidays, with many cottages and lodges available for weekly and short break rentals.









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Countries/Regions I've received postcards from:
:: Antigua and Barbuda :: Aruba :: Australia :: Barbados :: Belarus :: Canada :: Chile :: China :: Czech Republic :: Estonia :: Finland :: France :: Germany :: Great Britain :: Guernsey :: Hong Kong :: Hungary ::  India :: Indonesia :: Italy :: Japan :: Macau :: Malaysia :: The Netherlands :: Peru :: The Philippines :: Poland :: Portugal :: Russia :: Saint Lucia :: Singapore :: Sint Maarten :: Slovakia :: South Africa :: Switzerland :: Taiwan :: United Kingdom :: United States of America :: Vietnam ::