Hong Kong: The New Yorker

Postcrossing Forum - 2018 March 50 RR [vinchm]
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Switzerland: Matterhorn

The Matterhorn is a mountain of the Alps, straddling the main watershed and border between Switzerland and Italy. It is a large, near-symmetrical pyramidal peak in the extended Monte Rosa area of the Pennine Alps.

Sometimes referred to as the Mountain of Mountains, the Matterhorn has become an iconic emblem of the Swiss Alps and of the Alps in general.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matterhorn
Postcrossing Forum - 2018 February 50 RR [thubcabe]
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Germany: Market Church St. Nicolai

Market Church St. Nicolai is located in Hamelin, Germany. It is the second oldest church in Hamelin.

Hamelin is a town on the river Weser in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is the capital of the district of Hamelin-Pyrmont and has a population of about 56,000. Hamelin is best known for the tale of the Pied Piper of Hamelin.

Source: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marktkirche_(Hameln)
Postcrossing Forum - 2018 February 50 RR [cateye]
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Turkey: Karaağaç railway station

Karaağaç railway station or before 1971 Edirne station was the name of the former railway station in Edirne. Currently, it houses Trakya University's Faculty of Fine Arts. Opened in 1998, the Treaty of Lausanne Monument and Museum are located next to the former railway station.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karaa%C4%9Fa%C3%A7_railway_station
Postcrossing Forum - 2018 February 50 RR [purusha]
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USA: Hanauma Bay, Hawaii

Hanauma Bay was declared a protected marine life conservation area and underwater park in 1967. Formed within a volcanic cone, today Hanauma Bay offers a pristine marine ecosystem after the City and County of Honolulu laid out a plan in 1990 to restore the "curved bay" after years of use from the millions of visitors who visit and love to snorkel Hanauma bay.

Source: https://hanaumabaystatepark.com/
Postcrossing Forum - 2018 February 50 RR [akm]
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Malaysia: Animal With Various Special Roles - Working Dogs (FDC)

Animals With Various Special Roles - Working Dogs - Official First Day Cover 2018-01-18 [POS Malaysia]

There are animals that are tamed and trained by humans to help perform certain tasks. Among them are animals such as buffaloes, elephants, horses, monkeys and dogs. Dogs are one of the common animals to be trained and help people. They are a good suitable choice because they have a very sharp sense of smell, their loyalty and obedience and easy to train. They are used in work such as guiding the blind, tracking and rescue, controlling crowds and others. Certain dog creeds have their own suitability in performing a specific task.

From left to right: (Click link to read more details about the dogs)

Guide Dogs (Golden Retriever)
http://walagemini.blogspot.hk/2018/03/malaysia-guide-dog-golden-retriever.html

Protection Dogs (Belgian Shepherd)
http://walagemini.blogspot.hk/2018/03/malaysia-protection-dog-belgian-shepherd_29.html

Detection Dogs (Border Collie)
http://walagemini.blogspot.hk/2018/03/malaysia-search-and-rescue-dog-border.html

Direct Swap [walkaround99]
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United Kingdom: McKee Clock

The McKee Clock is a clock tower in the town of Bangor, Northern Ireland. Situated at the foot of High Street in the marina's sunken gardens in an area known as the "McKee Clock Arena", the clock is named for its benefactor William McKee.

On the base of the clock, a black granite slab is engraved with the inscription "8 July 1915". This stone records the appreciation of the Bangor Urban District Council for the generous gift of this clock to his native town by James McKee.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McKee_Clock
Postcrossing Forum - 2018 February 50 RR [whiskersonkittens]
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Poland: Palace of Culture and Science

Palace of Culture and Science is a notable high-rise building in Warsaw, Poland. Constructed in 1955, it is the center for various companies, public institutions and cultural activities such as concerts, cinemas, theaters, libraries, sports clubs, universities, scientific institutions and authorities of the Polish Academy of Sciences.

The Palace of Culture and Science is the tallest building in Poland.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palace_of_Culture_and_Science#Construction
Postcrossing Forum - 2018 February 50 RR [CurtisinWarsaw]
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Ireland: Dublin mini-meetup

Dublin is the capital of and largest city in Ireland. It is located in the province of Leinster on the east coast of Ireland, at the mouth of the River Liffey and bordered on the South by the Wicklow Mountains.

Since the 1900s, Dublin has experienced a significant level of net immigration, with the greatest numbers coming from the European Union, especially from the United Kingdom, Poland and Lithuania. Sixty percent of Ireland's Asian population lives in Dublin. The number decreased during the Great Recession as foreign-born immigrants returned due to high unemployment.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dublin#Demographics
Postcrossing Forum - 2018 January 50 RR [chrissybaby]
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Taiwan: Sun Moon Lake

Postcrossing Forum - 2018 February 50 RR [Defe]
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Chile: Greetings from... Chile

Officially the Republic of Chile, Chile is a South American country occupying a long, narrow strip of land between the Andes to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The arid Atacama Desert in northern Chile contains great mineral wealth, principally copper.

Chile is one of the South America's most economically and socially stable nations, with a high-income economy and high living standards. It leads Latin American nations in rankings of human development, income per capita, globalization and economic freedom.

Chile is one of the founding members of the United Nations.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chile
Postcrossing Forum - 2018 February 50 RR [SabriSuh]
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Germany: Lake Constance

Lake Constance (German: Bodensee) is a lake on the Rhine at the northern foot of three bodies of water. The Rhine flows into the lake from the south, with its original course forming the Austro-Swiss borer, and has its outflow on the "Lower Lake" where it forms the German-Swiss border until the city of Basel.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Constance
Postcrossing Forum - 2018 February 50 RR [azzurri]
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Austria: Donauturm

The Donauturm is a tower in Vienna, the tallest structure in Austria. The tower is located near the north bank of the Danube River in the district of Donaustadt.

Postcrossing Forum - 2018 February 50 RR [speeky]
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Malaysia: Chinese New Year Greetings

Postcrossing Forum - 2018 February 50 RR [walkaround99]
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Japan: Lion rocks (Shishiiwa)

Sotomo Arch was chosen by "Japan's 31 most beautiful places" by CCN. Sotomo boasts many natural formations that let you forget yourself in nature's imaginative beauty, such as Fufukameiwa (Turtle Couple Rock), Shishiiwa (Lion Rock), and Karafunajima (Tang Ship Island).

Source: http://wakasa-obama.jp/en/Tourism/detail.php?52
Postcrossing Forum - 2018 February 50 RR [mahora]
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India: Shillong

Shillong is a hill station in the northeastern part of India and the capital of Meghalaya, which means "The Abode of Clouds" and is one of the smallest states in India. It is said that the rolling hills around the town reminded the European settlers of Scotland. Hence, they would also refer to it as the "Scotland of the East".

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shillong
Postcrossing Forum - 2018 February 50 RR [theArgon]
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Malaysia: Year of the Dog Greetings

Since I am currently in a long distance relationship (ldr) with my boyfriend (M) who lives in the USA. I often ask the postcrossing community for advice and tips on how to maintain ldrs in general. These are the kind words sender gave about long distance relationships.

"Long distance relationship advice ---> try to work together with consistent effort not to go long distance for too long. This will help to give hope for the relationship to continue in short term. Maybe discuss and agree on a reasonable timeline. Don't leave it to chance!"

Thanks for the kind words :) M and I have been in a long distance relationship for about 1.5 years, and we try to visit each other every three months. Hopefully, this back and forth visiting can end soon and we can finally be together happily ever after. :D

Postcrossing Forum - 2018 February 50 RR [albertcass]
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USA: Seattle

Some fun facts about Seattle :)

1) There are 6 major companies in the United States that play a part in Seattle facts. They include Costco, Boeing, Amazon, Starbucks, Microsoft, and UPS. Each of these companies was originally founded in the city of Seattle.

2) Many believe Seattle rains much of the time and this causes tourists to plan indoor activities when they visit. However, Seattle actually receives less rain annually than 5 metropolitan cities with more tourists, which are Washington DC, Boston, Miami, Houston, and New York City.

3) Pike Place Market is also a residential area where approximately 500 people live. There are 8 buildings spread along the routes of the market that are seldom discussed, but are part of Seattle's history nonetheless.


Source: http://www.traveladvisortips.com/top-10-interesting-seattle-facts/
Postcrossing Forum - 2018 February 50 RR [pinkstarfish]
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Romania: Bucharest

Bucharest is the capital and the largest city of Romania, as well as its cultural, industrial, and financial centre. It is located in the southeast of the country. Bucharest became the capital of Romania in 1862.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bucharest
Postcrossing Forum - 2018 February 50 RR [Bleriel]
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Hong Kong: Hong Kong International Airport

Postcrossing Forum - 2018 February 50 RR [vinchm]
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