I had wanted to find a penpal for years and one day, I googled penpals and found Global Penfriends to my delight. I had so much fun just reviewing all the potential pen friends in all the different countries until I decided on the few who I wanted to pursue. It's especially nice because you don't have to spend anything if you don't want to or can't afford to.
It is an enjoyable exercise locating possible penpals on the site and there is lots of choice. I have several now but it takes a while to find the right ones.
I am able to meet wonderful people within the few months of joining. The stories we have shared have helped me to understand some cultures better. Just wonderful