As a journalist, I love getting to know more about people and how they experience life. Slowly, however, allowed me to go beyond what I expected.

Deep down, I think everyone longs to find out what's beyond the confines of their own culture—the huge world at large.

It all started with "Saudações cara compatriota!" ("Greetings my fellow compatriot!") and in total, we ended up exchanging 103 letters.

I'm no longer afraid of being rejected by people because I know there will always be someone who will accept me for who I am, no matter how bad my flaws and imperfections might be.

The best thing she ever told me is that she is looking forward to the day when we could exchange a letter in Korean :)

When I started interacting with people again, I noticed that I was able to have better conversations, and connect to people on a deeper level.

Slowly is the best place for shy and talkative people for building friendships. Slowly also allows me to learn other foreign languages...

I had not, up to that point, received such a unique piece of correspondence, and it sure made its mark on my personal experience.

I've experienced the most tiring struggle to socialize. The era of the internet doesn't guarantee interconnections, especially in most social media I use.

I can’t tell why this word “hopeless romantic” can give me such a strong feeling that even kept me awaking during the nights...

Some conversations have allowed me to learn something new or interesting about the world or even about myself...

I am convinced that letters can have a very special magic for people.