Global Pen Pals

Sending a handwritten letter or decorated card feels special in a way an email never does. A nice stationery set makes your pen pal more likely to write back — and shows you put in real effort.

A photo book showing how kids live in different countries gives you great conversation starters and helps you write more specific, curious letters instead of generic ones.

If you go the physical mail route, international postage costs more than domestic. Having stamps on hand means you will not delay sending a letter just because you need to get to the post office.