Blog – Page 2 – Join a Pen Pal Club

Discover how to connect globally through our guide on making international pen pals, enriching life with culture and friendship.

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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

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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

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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 –

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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

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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

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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

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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,

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A ZANZIBAR GOSPEL SINGER

Not just another ordinary day. An angel singing in a church and food of the gods

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Five great ways to lift your mood

Some quick moves to elevate your mood

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True romance never dies

Where is Denys Finch-Hatton buried? The perpetrator of many broken hearts.

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Morning Glory

Beauty and Love is wherever you choose to look for it.

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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

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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

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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

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Memories of The Karoo

The only way to experience the real South Africa is to drive it. North to South. East to West

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Five fascinating things to do in Arundel

The five best shops to visit when in Arundel

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Is it safe to have a Pen Pal?

meeting your Pen Pal is just fine and dandy - but make sure you are sensible

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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

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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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Whats happening now?

Its time for your next list So for those of you who made it through the month – well done! I still feel its groundhog day with

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After the rains…

When the rain has passed and the ground is dry again, its time to make decisions. A man can not love two women at the same time.

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Don’t let other’s treatment of you, ruin the day. Keep smiling

Are you sitting comfortably? This is a short tale of how to enjoy life, regardless and keep smiling. Years ago one Sunday lunchtime I was sitting with

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Mr Smith’s Monument

A rather unique way to leave your memory behind….another form of a monument to a kind man Mr. Smith’s Monument I’ve been thinking a lot about life