Begin your next trip vicariously with a pen pal. Pen pals offer a first hand perspective into the customs and cultures of your next travel destination. Practice the language of your next travel destination with someone from that country. At the very least, communicating with a pen pal is another way to prepare yourself for your next trip by exposing yourself to their culture before you leave. But who knows, your pen pal might become your next travel mate too.

Maybe you’re not ready to travel just yet, but you can still benefit from talking to your pal from another land. Learn about his or her culture and language and let your pen pal learn about yours. Create a bridge between two worlds by sharing ideas and learning about each other.

A pen pal doesn’t have to be from another country. You can search for a pen pal who lives in your own country that has knowledge of the region of interest to you.

Find a penpal.   

If you’re not already part of Penpals, join the list of travel mates who are by selecting the Pen pal option on your account information page.