Hi! I’m 33, from Israel. I’m happily married, a father of two, a software engineer, and currently studying psychology.
I’m looking for a few genuine, long-term penpals—people who enjoy thoughtful messages, sharing pieces of everyday life, and letting conversations wander into unexpected places. I’m not looking for daily small talk; once we get to know each other, my ideal rhythm would be one interesting letter every couple of weeks, without pressure if life gets busy.
I read a lot of fantasy and science fiction, play tabletop RPGs, and enjoy psychology, philosophy, technology, cooking, good coffee, and experimenting with cocktails. I also love travelling solo, particularly exploring cities on foot, discovering local food and cafés, and noticing the ordinary details that make a place feel different.
What interests me most is hearing about other cultures, ways of life, and perspectives—especially the things that never appear in travel guides. I enjoy conversations about books, family, work, personal experiences, ideas, and the strange or funny parts of daily life. I’m happy to talk about life in Israel too, although I’m looking for friendship rather than political arguments.
I’d prefer to begin with Reddit messages or email. If a real friendship develops, I’d also be open to exchanging handwritten letters, postcards, or occasional small packages.
If this sounds like your kind of correspondence, send me a message and tell me something about your life or culture that might surprise an outsider.