Gardens by the Bay & Marina Bay Sands Resort

 Gardens by the Bay and the Marina Bay Sands Resort together form what is perhaps the most iconic ensemble of modern architecture in Singapore. While the futuristic "Supertrees" (25 - 50m high) and the massive glass biodomes of the gardens represent an impressive symbiosis of nature and technology, the Marina Bay Sands dominates the skyline with its three striking towers. The hotel is world-famous for its spectacular Infinity Pool, which stretches across a massive platform at a height of 191 meters atop all three buildings. An elegant pedestrian bridge connects the luxury resort directly to the gardens, allowing visitors to transition effortlessly between urban lifestyle and botanical splendor. Especially after dark, the entire area is transformed into a magical backdrop by elaborate light and sound shows. Together, these landmarks represent Singapore's goal of being a "City in a Garden" while setting new standards for global luxury tourism.

Das Gardens by the Bay und das Marina Bay Sands Resort bilden zusammen das wohl ikonischste Ensemble der modernen Architektur in Singapur. Während die futuristischen „Supertrees“ (25 - 50m hoch) und die riesigen Glashäuser der Gärten eine beeindruckende Symbiose aus Natur und Technik darstellen, dominiert das Marina Bay Sands mit seinen drei markanten Türmen die Skyline. Das Hotel ist weltberühmt für seinen spektakulären Infinity-Pool, der sich auf einer riesigen Plattform in 191 Metern Höhe über alle drei Gebäude erstreckt. Eine elegante Fußgängerbrücke verbindet das Luxusresort direkt mit den Gartenanlagen, sodass Besucher mühelos zwischen urbanem Lifestyle und botanischer Pracht wechseln können. Besonders nach Einbruch der Dunkelheit verwandelt sich das gesamte Areal durch aufwendige Licht- und Tonshows in eine magische Kulisse. Zusammen repräsentieren diese Wahrzeichen das Ziel Singapurs, eine „Stadt im Garten“ zu sein und setzen gleichzeitig Maßstäbe für weltweiten Luxustourismus. 

Stamps:
Tang Yuan with Osmanthus
Goldfish

Thank you, Kay Jin 

伊犁河 - Іле - Ili

 伊犁河是中亚地区的一条重要河流，流经中国和哈萨克斯坦，全长约1439公里。它发源于中国东天山山脉，由特克斯河与巩乃斯河汇合而成。该河约有一半的河段位于哈萨克斯坦境内，最终注入内陆湖巴尔喀什湖。途中，伊犁河注入巨大的卡普恰盖水库，这里不仅用于发电，也是阿拉木图市附近受欢迎的休闲度假地。其入海口广阔的三角洲形成了独特的湿地生态系统，为众多稀有鸟类和鱼类提供了栖息地。

Іле – Қытай мен Қазақстан аумағы арқылы өтетін, жалпы ұзындығы шамамен 1439 шақырымды құрайтын Орталық Азиядағы маңызды өзен. Ол Қытайдағы Шығыс Тянь-Шань тауларынан бастау алып, Текес пен Күнес өзендерінің қосылуынан түзіледі. Өзен жолының жартысына жуығы Қазақстан аумағынан өтіп, соңында тұйық Балқаш көліне құяды. Жол бойында Іле өзені Алматы қаласының маңындағы электр энергиясын өндіруге және демалысқа арналған ірі Қапшағай су қоймасын толтырады. Оның сағасындағы кең атырау көптеген сирек кездесетін құстар мен балық түрлері үшін маңызды экожүйе болып табылатын бірегей батпақты-көлді ландшафтты құрайды.

 ئىلى دەرياسى ئوتتۇرا ئاسىيادىكى مۇھىم دەريا بولۇپ، جۇڭگو ۋە قازاقىستان ئارقىلىق تەخمىنەن 1439 كىلومېتىر ئاقىدۇ. ئۇ جۇڭگودىكى شەرق تەڭرىتاغ تىزمىلىرىدىن باشلىنىپ، تېكەس دەرياسى بىلەن كۈنەس دەرياسىنىڭ قوشۇلۇشىدىن شەكىللىنىدۇ. دەريا يولىنىڭ يېرىمىغا يېقىنى قازاقىستان زېمىنىدا بولۇپ، ئاخىرىدا بالقاش كۆلىگە قويۇلىدۇ. يول بويىدا ئىلى دەرياسى ئالمۇتا شەھىرىگە يېقىن بولغان، توك چىقىرىش ۋە دەم ئېلىشقا ئىشلىتىلىدىغان چوڭ قاپچىغاي سۇ ئامبىرىنى سۇ بىلەن تەمىنلەيدۇ. ئۇنىڭ ئايىغىدىكى كەڭ دەلتا نۇرغۇن نادىر قۇشلار ۋە بېلىق تۈرلىرى ئۈچۈن مۇھىم ئېكولوگىيىلىك سىستېما بولغان ئۆزگىچە سازلىق مەنزىرىسىنى ھاسىل قىلىدۇ. ئىككى دۆلەتتىكى يېزا ئىگىلىك سۇ ئىشلىتىش مىقدارىنىڭ كۆپلۈكى سەۋەبىدىن، بۇ دەريا ھازىر سۇ ئورنى جەھەتتە ئېغىر ئېكولوگىيىلىك خىرىسلارغا دۇچ كەلمەكتە.

The Ili is a major river in Central Asia, flowing approximately 1,439 kilometers through China and Kazakhstan. It originates in the eastern Tian Shan Mountains in China, formed by the confluence of the Tekes and Künes rivers. About half of its course lies within Kazakh territory before it eventually empties into the endorheic Lake Balkhash. Along its way, the Ili feeds the large Kapshagay Reservoir, which serves both power generation and recreation near the city of Almaty. The vast delta at its mouth forms a unique wetland ecosystem that supports numerous rare bird and fish species. 

Thank you, Albert

Bannerughatta Biological Park

 Western Ghats King Cobra
The King Cobra is the world’s longest venomous snake, easily recognized by its hood, scales, and deep, growl-like hiss. Found across the forests, mangroves, and dense highlands of South and Southeast Asia, it plays a crucial role in controlling snake populations, its primary prey. Despite its fearsome reputation, it is generally shy and avoids human contact; however, it faces growing threats from habitat loss and human conflict. Recent research has revealed that the King Cobra is actually comprised of four distinct species, one of which is Ophiophagus kaalinga, endemic to the Western Ghats. The female King Cobra builds a nest, typically from leaf litter, and guards it until the eggs hatch—usually between 60 and 90 days, though sometimes up to 100 days, depending on temperature and humidity.

Die Königskobra der Westghats
Die Königskobra ist die längste Giftschlange der Welt und leicht an ihrer Haube, ihren Schuppen und ihrem tiefen, knurrenden Zischen zu erkennen. Sie ist in den Wäldern, Mangroven und dichten Hochlandregionen Süd- und Südostasiens beheimatet und spielt eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Kontrolle von Schlangenpopulationen, die ihre Hauptbeute darstellen. Trotz ihres furchteinflößenden Rufs ist sie im Allgemeinen scheu und vermeidet den Kontakt mit Menschen; dennoch ist sie durch Lebensraumverlust und Konflikte mit dem Menschen zunehmend bedroht. Neuere Forschungen haben ergeben, dass die Königskobra tatsächlich aus vier verschiedenen Arten besteht. Eine davon ist Ophiophagus kaalinga, die in den Westghats endemisch ist. Das Weibchen der Königskobra baut ein Nest, meist aus herabgefallenem Laub, und bewacht dieses, bis die Jungtiere schlüpfen – in der Regel nach 60 bis 90 Tagen, abhängig von Temperatur und Luftfeuchtigkeit manchmal auch erst nach bis zu 100 Tagen.

Stamp:
Indian folk dance

Thank you, Peevee 

Мінск - Минск - Minsk

 Від на Верхні горад

Вид на Верхний город

View of the Upper town

Blick auf die Oberstadt

Stamp:
Kupala night

Thank you, Olya 

Dačice - Datschitz

 Dačice jsou malebné město v jižních Čechách, které je známé především díky jednomu světoznámému vynálezu. Právě zde byla v roce 1843 vyrobena první kostka cukru na světě, což dnes připomíná výrazný pomník ve tvaru žulové kostky. Kromě této sladké historie město zaujme svým nádherným empírovým zámkem, který je obklopen rozsáhlým anglickým parkem. Historické jádro s barevnými fasádami domů a barokním kostelem svatého Vavřince zve návštěvníky k příjemným procházkám. Geograficky Dačice leží v idylické poloze na řece Dyji a jsou považovány za bránu do krásného regionu Česká Kanada. Díky této kombinaci technického průkopnictví, panské architektury a nedotčené přírody je město skutečným klenotem jižních Čech.

 Dačice is a picturesque town in southern Bohemia, famous primarily for a world-renowned invention. It was here in 1843 that the world's first sugar cube was produced, an event commemorated today by a striking granite cube monument. Beyond this sweet history, the town impresses with its grand Empire-style chateau, which is surrounded by an extensive English-style park. The historic center, featuring colorful house facades and the Baroque Church of St. Lawrence, invites visitors to take relaxing strolls. Geographically, Dačice is idyllically situated on the Thaya River and is considered the gateway to the beautiful Czech Canada region. Thanks to this blend of pioneering spirit, stately architecture, and untouched nature, the town is a true gem of South Bohemia.

Datschitz ist eine malerische Stadt im Süden Tschechiens, die vor allem für eine weltberühmte Erfindung bekannt ist. Hier wurde im Jahr 1843 der erste Würfelzucker der Welt produziert, woran heute ein markantes Denkmal in Form eines Granitwürfels erinnert. Neben dieser süßen Geschichte beeindruckt die Stadt durch ihr prächtiges Empire-Schloss, das von einem weitläufigen englischen Park umgeben ist. Der historische Stadtkern mit seinen bunten Häuserfassaden und der barocken St.-Laurentius-Kirche lädt Besucher zu entspannten Spaziergängen ein. Geografisch liegt Datschitz idyllisch am Fluss Thaya und gilt als Tor zur wunderschönen Region Böhmische Kanada. Dank dieser Mischung aus technischem Pioniergeist, herrschaftlicher Architektur und unberührter Natur ist die Stadt ein echtes Juwel in Südböhmen.

Stamps:
Karlovy Vary
Christmas21

Thank you; Milan 

Mainz

Hauptbahnhof 
Der Mainzer Hauptbahnhof ist ein zentraler Knotenpunkt im Rhein-Main-Gebiet und zählt zu den wichtigsten Bahnhöfen in Rheinland-Pfalz. Er liegt südwestlich der Mainzer Innenstadt und dient täglich als Anlaufstelle für tausende Pendler und Reisende. Als Systemhalt vieler Fernverkehrslinien der Deutschen Bahn verbindet er die rheinland-pfälzische Landeshauptstadt mit großen Metropolen in ganz Deutschland. Die dreischiffige Empfangshalle, deren älteste Teile aus dem späten 19. Jahrhundert stammen, steht unter Denkmalschutz und prägt das historische Bild des Bahnhofs.

Main Railway Station
Mainz Hauptbahnhof (Main Station) is a central transportation hub in the Rhine-Main region and is counted among the most important railway stations in Rhineland-Pfalz. It is located southwest of the Mainz city center and serves as a daily destination for thousands of commuters and travelers. As a system stop for many long-distance routes of the Deutsche Bahn, it connects the capital of Rhineland-Pfalz with major metropolises throughout Germany. The three-aisled reception hall, whose oldest parts date back to the late 19th century, is a protected landmark and shapes the historical appearance of the station.

Stamp:
Mainzelmännchen, German tv-cartoon

Cancellation:
140th anniversary of stamp collectors in Mainz 

Am Postschalter (1854) - At the post office counter (1854)

 Stamp:
Tom&Jerry

Cancellation:
Stamp Day Ulm