75 questions to ask your pen pal
Whether you are writing to a new friend or someone you have been writing to for years, it can be refreshing to throw in a … Read more
Letter Writing
Postcards: I wish you were here
I was lucky enough to visit Europe many times as a child, alongside British seaside resorts, and in every country we went to, I quickly … Read more
50 things to send to your pen pal
Whilst sending and receiving letters themselves is great fun, I often enjoy popping a little something else in the envelope with my outgoing letters, and … Read more
15 letters you could send today
Everyone loves receiving a handwritten letter in the mail – especially an unexpected one! So why not take ten minutes out of your day, grab … Read more
How to jazz up your snail mail
Letter-writing is wonderful, and nothing beats the feeling of getting home to find a handwritten envelope on your doormat, whatever it looks like. I usually … Read more
Why & How to Have a Pen Pal As an Adult
For many of us, our ‘pen-palling’ journey started and ended at primary school, when our teachers organised for us to exchange a letter with a … Read more
How To Use Your Letter Writing Skills To Help Others
Do you enjoy letter writing, and have a little bit of spare time every week or two? Did you know that putting a pen to … Read more
Sherlock Holmes: Fictional Detective & Unexpected Penpal
On a recent visit to London, Anna and I decided it would be fun to visit the Sherlock Holmes Museum, situated, naturally, at 221b Baker … Read more
How Pen Pals Are Making Their Comeback In The 21st Century
For many, pen pals are relationships that last but a few letters at some point during a school life. Often these friends won’t be from … Read more