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Another Man in Havana
Havana will always have romance regardless of its political leanings. Sunshine; beaches; good food and guitars.
The Lost Art of Sending Letters in the Post
Letter Writing used to be a lost art, but its making an amazing comeback. Read more about it here
How to write jokes in a letter
I. Introduction A. The Importance of Humour in Letters B. The Benefits of Making Someone Laugh Through Written Words II. Understanding Your Audience A. Knowing the Recipient’s
How to make international pen pals
I. Introduction In a world where communication is often reduced to terse text messages and emails, the charm of writing and receiving handwritten letters can be quite
History of UK Letter Writing
1. Introduction to History of UK Letter Writing Letter writing, as an intimate form of communication, has been cherished and practised for centuries. From the ornate script
A Lost Art Found – The Resurgence of Letter Writing in UK’s Pen Pal Club
1. UK Pen Pal Club – an Introduction In a world before instant messages and emails, there was a heartfelt tradition that bound people across distances –
What is a Pen Pal?
1. Introduction What is a pen pal? This term might bring back memories of school projects or it might be a completely new concept to you. A
Why Japanese people at the forefront of writing letters and joining Pen Pal Clubs
How we can learn about cultures through writing a letter Kon’nichiwa – If you are interested in writing to a Pen Pal, especially one from Japan then
Personalised stationery is the coolest way to write letters!
It does’t seem to be that often now that we receive a personal letter in the post which requires nothing from us but is a treat to
Lagos – a city of contrasts of every description
A Traveller’s Guide of how to survive Lagos – Part I Lagos, just the name conjures up visions of crime, fraud and general mayhem. ‘Centre of Excellence,
A ZANZIBAR GOSPEL SINGER
Not just another ordinary day. An angel singing in a church and food of the gods
True romance never dies
Where is Denys Finch-Hatton buried? The perpetrator of many broken hearts.
Different ways to write to your pen pal
You have to change your style of writing depending who you write to. Read on to find out some useful tips on how to achieve this
How to bring back the spark when writing letters.
When you write a letter it becomes very personal and makes the recipient appreciate the effort you have taken
A long weekend in Jordan
If you only have a few days to spend in Jordan, here is how the get the most out of the country
Memories of The Karoo
The only way to experience the real South Africa is to drive it. North to South. East to West
Why we should all support ShelterBox Book Club
How many times have you wandered around a larger impersonal Book Shop and asked the assistants to help you and they stare at you blankly? How many
Easy Ways to Lose your Lover
Even when you are older and think you know everything about relationships - this just goes to show you never do
Signup – Online Life Writing Course for letter writers
Want a gentle nudge to start writing that life story of yours? then join our free on line writing course over 4 nights to get your
How to communicate efficiently with Pen Pals around the world.
Read these few top tips to keep your letters ” en pointe!” Having a pen pal is a fantastic way to improve your communication skills, get first-hand
How to find pen pals and how to keep them
So here are a few easy tips to do just that The idea of having a pen pal may seem outdated. But in a world where we
Interesting Topics to Write Your Pen Pal
A pen pal, unlike a friend you meet regularly, does not have the privilege of being up-to-date on the ins and outs of your life. This can
Ten most descriptive words to use when writing a letter
These are some of the most descriptive words to use when writing to your pen pal. They roll around your mouth and slip right off your tongue.
Is it safe to have a Pen Pal?
meeting your Pen Pal is just fine and dandy - but make sure you are sensible
Five great reasons to join an international pen pal club
Stimulates an interest in other people and their lives Writing to people around the world or indeed anywhere that is different to where you live stimulates both
Five reasons why Smythson stationery is the cream in your coffee
If you want to cut a swathe when writing a letter and impress the hell out of the receiver, then Smythson stationery does it every time. So
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