Ad postcard campaign of Visa in Asia (The word GO is formed by travel stamps similar to that found in our passports when touring other countries.)

“more people around the world GO with Visa.”

“It’s one tiny, two-letter word that makes amzing things happen. Go is action. It’s a spark that lights the flame that sets everything in motion. Go gets us out of bed in the morning. Go is what inspires us to try things we’ve always wanted to try. Go stretches our boundaries. and Go keeps us going no matter what life throws our way, because it’s a big, beautiful world out there, and it’s time to make the most of it. which is why so many people in so many places go with Visa. ready? set? Go.”

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… Aaaah but yes, with an ad like this playing on our motivations, how can you not want to max out your Visa credit card? Very tempting. Teasing. Go. NOT! This postcard was sent as part of a contest at mysinigang.com. Check it out to win Journey Gift packs! Promo ends February 25. Thank you May Ann for this great campaign postcard to add to my collection.

Population: 1,409,000
Capital (and largest city): Doha
Currency: UAE dirham (AED)
Languages: Arabic

Famous Landmarks: Al Thakira, Al Zubarah Fort, Al Koot Fort, Camel Racing, Entertainment City (ready in 2012), Museums, Water parks

Links:
Qatar Visitor
World Factbook on Qatar
Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Tourism section)

Sculpture of Sword on Grand Hamad Street, Doha, Qatar

An Old Fort at Rayyan, Doha, Qatar

One of the several artistic forms decorating Cornich, Doha, Qatar

Sculpture of Arabic Coffee pot near Doha Sheraton Hotel, Doha, Qatar

These postcards were sent as part of a contest at mysinigang.com | Senders: Michael Ryan and Roland from Doha, Qatar.

Population: Emirate of Dubai: 2,262,000 | UAE: 6,000,000
Capital: Abu Dhabi Largest City: Dubai
Currency: UAE dirham (AED)
Languages: Arabic

Famous Landmarks: Burj Al Arab & Sheikh Zayed Road, Emirates Tower

• Some of the largest sand dunes in the world in the south of Abu Dhabi in the Liwa Oasis area.

• Beautiful beaches on the east coast. Rugged, remote wadis in the northern emirates

Links:
Dubai Government Official Website
Dubai Tourism
UAE Tourism Portal

Burj Al Arab, Dubai : Seven star deluxe Hotel

Dubai, Emirates Towers

The Creek Golf & Yacht Club, Dubai

The Bidaya Mosque, Fujairah, UAE: A historically significant worshipping place

These postcards were sent as part of a contest at mysinigang.com | Senders: Norie and Norie Kate from Doha, Qatar.

Population: Leyte: 1,544,251 / Philippines: 88 million
Capital: Tacloban City
Currency: Philippine Peso

Famous Landmarks: McArthur Landing, San Juanico Bridge, Limasawa Island, Coral reefs and whalesharks in Southern Leyte, beach resorts, historical artifacts

Links:
Official Website of the Provincial Government of Leyte
Leyte Travel Information

Leyte, Palo, Philippines: Monument commemorating Leyte Landing f Gen. McArthur where on October 20, 1944 his forces started liberating Philippines and parts of Asia from the Japanese occupation and fulfillment of his earlier promise, “I shall return.”

This postcard was sent as part of a contest at mysinigang.com | Sender: Spanky from Manila, Philippines.

Population: Zambales: 493,085 / Philippines: 88 million
Capital: Iba
Currency: Philippine Peso

Famous Landmarks: Mt. Pinatubo Crater and Lahar Canyons, Subic Bay Freeport Zone -host to casinos, beach resorts, parks, beachside huts and cottages and historical artifacts

Links:
Official tourism website of Zambales Provincial Government
latest news in the province of Zambales
Zambales Resorts

Aerial View: Crater & Lahar Canyons of Mt. Pinatubo, Zambales, Philippines

This postcard was sent as part of a contest at mysinigang.com | Sender: Marites from Davao City, Philippines. Blogging over at Me, the islands and the world

Population: Bohol Province: 1,230,110 / Philippines: 88 million
Capital: Tagbilaran City
Currency: Philippine Peso

Famous Landmarks: Tarsier Site, Chocolate Hills, Island of Panglao, Beaches and resorts, Punta Cruz Watch Tower, Underwater reefs of Balicasag Island

Links:
Official Website of Bohol Government
Visitor Guide To Bohol
Bohol Travel Guide

Bohol, Philippines (L top to Bottom R): Tarsier, the world’s smallest primate, Corella Topical Beaches of Panglao Island, Chocolate Hills, Mag-Aso Falls set in tropical forest of Bohol, Underwater reefs of Balicasag Island- one of the world’s best, Punta Cruz Watch Tower, built by Spaniards to look out for Pirates, represents one of many Spanish heritage found in Bohol

This postcard was sent as part of a contest at mysinigang.com | Sender: May Ann from Makati, Philippines.

Population: 5,146 (1999) France Total: 64,473,140
Capital: Paris
Currency: Euro (€)
Language: French

Famous Landmarks (in and around the area): Gallo-Roman city of Argentomagus, Villages of Saint-Benoît-du-Sault and Gargilesse, River Creuse, Musée de la Chemiserie et de l’élégance masculine (Shirt Museum), Valencay,
Oradour-Sur-Glane, Brenne Natural Park, Châteauroux, Eguzon

Links:
Holiday in Central France
Argentomagus Museum
Official Website of Argenton Sur Creuse (in French)

Argenton Sur Creuse from what I read is a “lively market town situated on the banks of river Creuse” in Central France. It has historic sites dating back to the middle ages with cobblestone paths, picturesque medieval houses and quaint little shops. It was known in the golden ages for its fashion industry, examples of which may be found at the “Musée de la Chemiserie et de l’élégance masculine” whew! or simply, the Shirt Museum. I would love to see what kind of fashion and real clothing they have during that time!

Sounds really lovely to visit someday!

Notice the stamp? Is that one of the biggest stamps you’ve seen or what?! (Thank you very much Sheila. It took me awhile to post here but I found my way eventually!)

I LOVE THESE COLLECTIBLE POSTCARD ADS!! Thanks to my new found internet friend, Pam for sending me all four!! GREAT ADDITION to my growing collection!! Much appreciated!

The Mummy is a 1999 Adventure film with a huge box office success grossing over $400 million worldwide. Never mind that it got mixed critical reviews at that time because of its corny storyline and lackluster special effects, but it was very popular among moviegoers all around the world! That popularity paved way to sequel after sequel with the same commercial victory banking on the memorable characters and epic adventures spanning different times in history. Personally, I enjoyed the film very much and have seen all the sequels.

Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida even created a Roller Coaster ride, Revenge of the Mummy in 2004- which I was very lucky to try on its opening year!! That was one of my most memorable, frightening, most exciting roller coaster ride of all time! The heart-stopping Elevator plunge ride in Disney’s Twilight Zone, Tower of Terror ranks number one, it was also my worst experience and swore I’d never ride on it again!! It was just too much for me, I thought I’d die right there!

Incidentally, The Mummy has a new film released just this month and still playing in most theaters: The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor with Jet Li as part of the cast! I haven’t seen it yet. Maybe I’ll wait on DVD. I’ll leave you with the movie teaser:

Nickname: The Buckeye State | “Birthplace of Aviation” |
“The Heart Of It All”
Population: 11,353,140
Slogan: “With God, all things are possible”
Currency: US Dollars

Famous Places To See: Lake Erie Islands, Cedar Point Amusement Park (featuring “Planet Snoopy”), Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum, Kings Island, Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, Flint Ridge State Memorial, Armstrong Air & Space Museum, Museum of Ceramics, Adena Mansion & Gardens, Big Bottom

Links:
Ohio.com
Discover Ohio
The Official Ohio Website

Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, Akron, Ohio

The postcard description of the garden:

“Stan Hywet’s extensive cutting gardens are planted with a variety of annuals and perennials. A delight to visitors, these gardens supply the flowers needed for magnificent arrangements located throughout the Manor House.”

The sender is Linda Taylor who is also a postcrossing member. She has her beautiful postcards featured in Flickr. Check it out via the linked photo below!

Thanks so much for the card Linda! I appreciate your visits to the blog as well. I’m going to look for a nice postcard to add to your collection! Wait for it in the mail…

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Population: 75 million
Other Names: Kemet; Kimi
Capital: Cairo
Currency: Egyptian Pound (£E)
Languages: Arabic

Famous Landmarks: Giza pyramid complex and its Great Sphinx, Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure, The Mastaba of Faraoun, Snofru’s Red Pyramid, The Step Pyramid of Djozer, Downtown and cityscapes of Cairo, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Red Sea Riviera, Canal of the pharaohs

Links:
Tour Egypt
Your Internet Guide To Egypt
Lonely Planet Guide to Egypt

A postcard aerial view of the magnificent Giza pyramids in Egypt. My very first one from a country and culture I truly find fascinating.

Egypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country in North Africa very famous for its ancient civilizations and structures, its very rich history and culture dating back five thousand years ago! And the ever mysterious pyramids- truly to this day, one of the greatest wonders of the world.

Thank you, Ana, Chica & Pumuckl!