Postcrossing VS PenPal World

I just signed up for this! super duper excited!! what are some tips on mailing or nice things that you guys have received/sent? I want to share the joy! have you ever met with anyone that you've sent a postcard to? is that weird? lol. I just got my first 5 names from postcrossing.com and noticed that 2 of them are from countries I will be visiting soon. I thought it would be interesting to say "hi" at the... Source: about 1 year ago

In terms of handwriting Eastern Europeans tend to have a very close and slanted handwriting that slants to the right with very hard strokes from top to bottom. Germans for example, in my opinion from years of exchanging postcards with strangers thru the site postcrossing.com have a very angry handwriting; it's like you can feel they're yelling at you just by their hand writing. Source: over 1 year ago

Join Postcrossing! I had a silly number of postcards collected over the years and a book of stamps specifically from voting last time. Super fun little hobby and a good way to use them up! Source: over 1 year ago

You might find it helpful to take a look at r/RandomActsofCards, r/penpals, r/penpalsover30, r/fountainpenpals, or Postcrossing. Random Acts of Cards, in particular, is a really lovely supportive community, but be warned that, while it’s certainly possible to keep expenses very low, it’s also fairly easy to fall into wanting a mountain of stationery yourself so it’s best to be aware of and set limits if you decide... Source: over 1 year ago

Messaged! Ohh dont be!! Sign up at postcrossing.com and postcardunited.com. Source: over 1 year ago

Many libraries have free access to language learning software. For example, here in Portland, Oregon we have access to a free service called Mango Languages. Also, do you have a French-speaking pen-pal? There's a great website called penpalworld.com where I've made friendships that have lasted years. Try to immerse yourself in French to the best of your ability: Put your phone in French, your Facebook, your... Source: over 2 years ago

I just joined penpalworld.com to hopefully find new friends, maybe it could be something for you too? Source: about 3 years ago