I think it is very interesting to make friends with people from other countries. Making e-pal is a good way to contact with foreign friends and it's just like taking a trip to some places I have never been to before. That will be a great encouraging experience for people who join this e-pal web site.
I've made many unlikely friends through this website and have been consistently impressed by the transparency of its format and the design by which you're able to find penpals with common interest. My only caveat is that the website's model is a bit older, but I find it worth it.