27/04/2022

#52 GF - Bogota, Colombia


Colombia is the third-largest coffee producer in the world. Coffee production accounts for over 20% of Colombia's income. In 2011, UNESCO recognized the Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia, an area of the Paisa region, also known as the Coffee Triangle, as a World Heritage Site.

 

25/04/2022

Loupaper Christmas - Orono, Minnesota


Orono, located on the north shore of Lake Minnetonka, is known for its rural rolling countryside dotted with lakes and wetlands, creeks, woods, and steep slopes. The city is home to two communities: Crystal Bay and Navarre. Navarre serves as Orono’s commercial center.


 

23/04/2022

#52 FOTW - Bristol, England


Bristol is the largest producer of hot air balloons in the world. A great tourist attraction is the annual, world-famous Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.


 

21/04/2022

Citroën 2CV - Duisburg, Germany


The Citroën 2CV is an air-cooled front-engine, front-wheel-drive, economy family car, introduced at the 1948 Paris Mondial de l'Automobile, and manufactured by Citroën for model years 1948–1990.

 

19/04/2022

Government building of RA, Republic Square - Yerevan, Armenia


It was designed by Alexander Tamanian, who was awarded the Soviet State Award in 1942 for this work. It is the official residence of the prime minister of Armenia.


 

17/04/2022

Poppy seed flowers - Leeuwarden, The Netherlands


The region has been continuously inhabited since the 10th century. Leeuwarden is a former royal residence and has a historic city center, many historically relevant buildings, and a large shopping center with squares and restaurants. Leeuwarden was awarded the title European Capital of Culture for 2018.


 

15/04/2022

#51 GF - Hiroshima, Japan


Hiroshima was founded in 1589 as a castle town on the Ōta River delta. In 1889, Hiroshima officially gained city status. The city was a center of military activities during the imperial era, playing significant roles such as in the First Sino-Japanese War, the Russo-Japanese War, and the two world wars.


 

13/04/2022

Sukhoi Su-34 - Kfar-Yona, Israel


The Sukhoi Su-34 is a Soviet-origin Russian twin-engine, twin-seat, all-weather supersonic medium-range fighter-bomber/strike aircraft. It first flew in 1990, intended for the Soviet Air Forces, and it entered service in 2014 with the Russian Air Force.


 

11/04/2022

#51 FOTW - Salamanca, Spain


Salamanca is a lively university city, located in the autonomous region of Castilla y León. Salamanca is one of the most famous Renaissance cities. Given its sandstone architecture, it undoubtedly deserves to be called "La Ciudad Dorada", the Golden City.


 

10/04/2022

Letadlo Aero A-14 ČSA - Brno, Czech Republic


The Aero A.14 was a Czechoslovakian biplane military reconnaissance aircraft built in the 1920s. Even though it was obsolete by the time it entered production in 1922, the A.14 is nevertheless noteworthy for its role in the establishment of Czech airline CSA.

EUROPA stamp 2018 - "Bridges"



 

09/04/2022

Large Letter Reprint - Portland, Oregon


Nickname: The Beaver State
Motto: Alis volat propriis - English: She flies with her own wings

The "Oregon Trail" is the longest trail in the USA, along which settlers moved westwards in the past - it was over 3,000 meters long. km and it took up to six months to cover it. Haystack Rock, a monolith located on Cannon Beach, is 72 meters high and is one of the three largest coastal monoliths in the world.

 

07/04/2022

Weihnachtsmarkt vor dem Rathaus - Nordhorn, Germany


Hamburg’s city center is dotted with Christmas markets, the largest of which is located on Rathausmarkt Square. Against the mesmerizing backdrop of historic City Hall, abundantly decorated stalls sell handmade toys, glassware, jewelry, and a large variety of international delicacies. What’s more: Santa Claus regularly makes his appearance, hovering above the market in his sleigh.


 

06/04/2022

Cape Creek Bridge near Florence - Portland, Oregon


Cape Creek Bridge - opened in 1932, it was designed by noted bridge engineer Conde McCullough. The bridge resembles a Roman aqueduct, with a single parabolic arch that spans half its length.


 

04/04/2022

#50 GF - Nicosia, Cyprus


The flag of this country is a white rectangle with a country-shaped figure in the central part and two green olive branches. The white background and green twigs are supposed to refer to the peace between the two communities inhabiting the island - the Greeks and the Turks. The golden color of the island refers to the Latin origin of the country's name (cuprum - copper).


 

03/04/2022

Symbols of Brazil - Buritis, Brazil

Buritis is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rondônia. The city consists largely of unpaved, dirt-packed roads. There is one large grocery store on the Goncalves chain. The climate is tropical/equatorial with few variations in temperature and climate from month to month.


 

02/04/2022

#50 FOTW - Ponta Delgada, The Azores


The name 'Azores' probably derives from the Portuguese word Açor, meaning a hawk whose representation appears on the region's flag. However, scientists have doubts about the fact that the indicated bird does not occur and has never occurred on these islands.

EUROPA stamp 2017 - "Castles"


01/04/2022

Etna - Saint Paul's Bay, Malta


Since 1987, some areas of Mount Etna have been protected by the Etna Regional Park. In 2013, the volcano was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. There are nearly 200 caves in the park, created by flowing lava, which were used by people as shelters, burial sites, and snow storage.