Kisoro

Kisoro is a town in the Western region of Uganda, nestled near the borders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, famous as a primary gateway for mountain gorilla trekking. Its landscape is dominated by the dramatic peaks of the Virunga Mountains such as Mount Muhabura and Gahinga.

RR: Vacation RR
Date: July 22

Sapporo Maruyama Zoo

An adorable polar bear cub from Sapporo Maruyama Zoo. The zoo is located within Maruyama Park in western Sapporo, and is the oldest zoo in Hokkaido. It features the country's largest polar bear exhibit, complete with a popular 18-meter underwater viewing tunnel. The facility currently houses 3 polar bears Lara and her daughter Lila and the male polar bear Light who arrived in 20205.

RR: Weekly RR
Date: August 12

Ujung Kulon National Park

This national park, located in the extreme south-western tip of Java on the Sunda shelf, includes the Ujung Kulon peninsula and several offshore islands and encompasses the natural reserve of Krakatoa. In addition to its natural beauty and geological interest, particularly for the study of inland volcanoes, it contains the largest remaining area of lowland rainforests in the Java plain. Several species of endangered plants and animals can be found there, the Javan rhinoceros being the most seriously under threat.

Unesco: Ujung Kulon National Park
Tag: Offer tag
Date: July 4

Polar Bears

RR: Monthly favourite surprise RR - July 2026
Date: July 30

Pienza Cathedral

Pienza Cathedral is a Roman Catholic co-cathedral located in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Pienza. Commissioned by Pope Pius II and designed by Florentine architect Bernardo Rossellino, it was built between 1459 and 1462 as the centerpiece of Pius II's vision for the ideal Renaissance city. The exterior features a classic, symmetrical travertine Renaissance facade influenced by Leon Battista Alberti. In contrast, the interior embraces a Late Gothic layout.

Unesco: Historic Centre of the City of Pienza
RR: Monthly favourite surprise RR - August 2025
Date: July 27

Meetup Lier

Thank you Mieke!
Date: August 8

International Cat Day

From a postcrossing meetup in Lier for International Cat Day.
Thank you Maria!
Date: August 8

From Monaco

A commemorative postcard celebrating the 1956 wedding of Prince Rainier III and Grace Kelly.
Thank you Gian Luca & Raffaella!
Date: August 7

Mount Taranaki

Mount Taranaki, officially Taranaki Maunga, is a spectacular, 2,518-metre dormant stratovolcano located on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island. Renowned for its nearly perfect symmetrical cone, it serves as the centerpiece of Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki, formerly Egmont National Park. The park features a distinct, circular boundary created by dense forest meeting surrounding pastures, making it clearly visible from space. Lake Mangamahoe, a stunning man-made reservoir, is famous for offering one of the most iconic, postcard-worthy reflection views of Mount Taranaki framed by lush native forest.

RR: Weekly RR
Date: July 5

Waipoua Forest

Waipoua Forest is New Zealand's most famous and largest remaining tract of native kauri forest. Located on the west coast of the Northland region, it is the sacred home of Tāne Mahuta, the country's largest known living kauri tree.  This colossal tree stands 51 metres tall, measures nearly 14 metres in girth, and is estimated to be around 2,000 years old. The forest is highly celebrated for its immense ecological value, spiritual Māori heritage, and ancient, towering giants.

RR: Views RR
Date: July 14

Snowy Owl

Korkeasaari Zoo plays a critically important role in the survival of the snowy owl), which is classified as critically endangered in Finland. The zoo manages the European studbook and directly coordinates the EAZA Ex-situ Programme for the species to maintain a viable breeding population across European zoos.

RR: Monthly favourite surprise RR - July 2026
Date: July 31

Church of Saint Sava

The Church of Saint Sava is a Serbian Orthodox church in Belgrade. It is the fourth largest Eastern Orthodox church in the world and one of the largest churches in the world by gross volume. The church is dedicated to Saint Sava, the first Serbian archbishop and the nation's patron saint. Symbolically built on the Vračar plateau, it marks the location where Ottoman Grand Vizier Sinan Pasha burned the relics of Saint Sava in 1594. It is designed in the Neo-Byzantine style, drawing direct inspiration from the famous Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. The church reaches a soaring height of 70 meters to the top of its central cross. The interior features over 15,000 square meters of magnificent gold mosaics, which were fully completed in 2020.

RR: Slavic countries x world RR
Date: June 22