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perjantai 30. syyskuuta 2016

Singapore Flyer

The Majestetic Singapore Skyline glittering in Marina Bay with the new icon of Singapore, The Singapore Flyer.

From Jonathan in Singapore.
Distance: 9,443 km
Travel time: 8 days

The Flyer has an overall height of 165 metres (541 ft) and was the world's tallest Ferris wheel until the 167.6 m (550 ft) High Roller, which is 2.6 m (9 ft) taller than the Flyer, opened on the Las Vegas Strip in Nevada, US, on 31 March 2014. 

Singapore Flyer on maailman toiseksi suurin maailmanpyörä. Se on 165 metriä korkea ja sijaitsee Singaporen Marina Centre -alueella. Suurin maailmapyörä on 167.6 m korkea  Las Vegasissa  U.S.A.ssa 


torstai 29. syyskuuta 2016

Malaysia


Penang Hill is a hill resort comprising a group of peaks in Penang, Malaysia. It is located in Air Itam, which is 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the city centre of George Town. The name Penang Hill covers a number of hills, with the highest point at Western Hill which is 833 metres (2,733 ft) above sea level. It is now a popular tourist destination in Penang. There are many ways to visit Penang Hill one is this funicular train.

Sent by Yeoh in Penang, Malaysia
Distance: 8,866 km
Travel time: 29 days


The Penang Island Ferry Service not only links the island to the mainland but offers scenic views of the harbour and Penang Bridge.

Sent by yen chew in Kelang, Malaysia
Distance: 9,171 km
Travel time: 21 days

keskiviikko 28. syyskuuta 2016

Indonesia

The Baduy tribe in Indonesia

From Wahyu in Jember,Indonesia
Distance: 10,901 km
Travel time: 19 days

Baduy is an inland tribe at the corner of Banten Province of Indonesia. The Baduy people are known for their indigenous traditions and beliefs of living in simplicity.

tiistai 27. syyskuuta 2016

Philippines, Bacolod

 "Best Place to Live in the Philippines"

Bacolod  City is one of the best destinations in the Philippines. Great food, peaceful and serene community, easy access to basic needs, hospitable people — Bacolod  is all these and more. Known for being a relatively friendly city, it bears the nickname “City of Smiles.” Bacolod  City is the capital and the largest highly urbanized mid-size Philippine city of the province of Negros Occidental. Having a total of 499,497 inhabitants as of August 1, 2007, it is the most populous city in the Western Visayas Region. Bacolod City serves as the entrance of the sugar-rich cities and towns of the Province.

The card comes from our friend Mikko in Bacolod.

maanantai 26. syyskuuta 2016

Brunei Darussalam


The Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
With its soaring minarets and golden dome, the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is an oasis of tranquility within the bustle of downtown Bandae.

This card comes from Maria in Kuala Belait, Brunei, wich is a quite "rare country" on Postcrossing,  only 67 members and about ten of them are active.

Distance: 9,669 km
Travel time: 30 days

Brunei or Brunei Darussalam is sultanate located on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. It is surrounded by the South China Sea and Malaysia. Brunei has 400 000 inhabitants and it is a wealthy oil state, which is part of the Commonwealth of Nations. It is dominated by autocratic sultan, whose family has been in power for centuries. 

Brunei eli Brunei Darussalamin valtio on 400 000 asukkaan sulttaanikunta, joka sijaitsee Borneon saarella Kaakkois-Aasiassa. Sitä ympäröivät Etelä-Kiinan meri ja Malesia. Brunei on varakas öljyvaltio, joka kuuluu Brittiläiseen kansainyhteisöön. Sitä hallitsee itsevaltainen sulttaani, jonka suku on ollut vallassa jo vuosisatojen ajan.