Letters from Strangers
Small notes and moments from people I met while travelling. Each letter captures a connection that made my journey special. Click on any letter to see the original handwritten version!
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Haji Lane, Singapore
Ditte, Denmark

Hello from Ditte Dingemanse (or Tido) :(
Thank you for our amazing time
together ๐ค some I remember better
than others :) โ
You made my time in Georgetown
so much better
Thank you for helping me
...19 Mar 2025 โข Haji Lane
Haji Lane, Singapore
Aya, Denmark

Hello from Aya Winther
I want to say thank you for all
the time we have spent together.
You made the time in Geroge Town
very special.
If you ever want to come to
Denmark please tex
19 Mar 2025 โข Haji Lane
Phuket, Thailand
Yvonne, Austria

Halli Hallo,
It was really really nice meeting you!! Georgetown is a
special place with special people ๐ (esp House of Journey)
Anyways I'm really glad it worked with us meeting
here!! It's be
22 Mar 2025 โข Kata Beach
Phuket, Thailand
Vanessa, Austria

Hellooo,
I'm so glad I came back to HOJ, cause I got to meet
you and that really is an honor. You're like a ray of
sunshine and just easy to hand out with. โ
You're so fun and I'm happy our pla
22 Mar 2025 โข Kata Beach
NTU, Singapore
Caylee, USA

Hi little gay boy,
it's that baddie Caylee.
you are hands down my favorite
person I've met while studying
abroad. I appreciate your
shared love for racism and
gay sex. Let's stay in
touch
08 Apr 2025 โข Lee Wee Nam Library
NTU, Singapore
Hudson, USA

Fun times we had in indonesia. Shoutout
the bloody sheets that got us those
nice hotel rooms. Hopefully you stay safe
with the impending fog. I'll try to
get out to ireland one day
to eat potatoes an
08 Apr 2025 โข Orange box in Lee Wee Nam Library
Nanyang Auditorium, Singapore
Maggie, Canada

Hi Hi! so honoured to have a page in
this journal! Fun times w/exchange
greatful to have met you ~ its
been fun running into you w/o
predictions. Your energy everythime
I see you is unmatched and
you
08 Apr 2025 โข Nanyang Technological University
NTU
Mira, Netherlands

Hiii!!!
Tally you were one of the first friends I
made during this exchange and I wanna thank
you for never changing.
Always keep that laugh and the jokes because
those are your best characterisiti
11 Apr 2025 โข Nanyang Technological University
Singapore
Yosuf, Denmark

Hey There, Gorgeous
Absolutely honoured to be part of
your Life Chapters, and While we
only got a few sunsets left to enjoy...
Let me boost your ego:
โญ You radiate kindness
โญ You got a heart
16 Apr 2025 โข Singapore
NTU, Singapore
Grace, USA

Hi Abuuuu.
Currently in our last class for ouy
digital videography class. Wow this class
flew by. Proud of us For making it thru.
Esp you! You travelled so much throughout
this entire semester and ho
16 Apr 2025 โข Digital Videography class
NTU, Singapore
Christina, South Korea

Hi Abu!
I'm christina from NTU film class, and your fellow
china lover propaganda spreader.
It was amazing meeting you and getting to know you
Your side eyes during class whenever prof showed
us
16 Apr 2025 โข Digital Videography class
NTU, Singapore
Aqilah, Singapore

disclaimer from abutalha: this was written in Malay, and I dont understand it. I'll translate and transcribe as soon as i can get to it.
17 Apr 2025 โข ADM Building by the courtyard
NTU, Singapore
Simran, UK

Hello
hope you are vibing whilst reading
this, let me warn you now
I am boarder line dyslexic so ignore
the spelling mistakes.
We met in class DF500 to be specific
and your such a ray of sunshine it
17 Apr 2025 โข ADM Building by the courtyard
NTU, Singapore
Jakob, Germany

Hello bro,
Cant believe we're already saying
goodbye soon, I still remember
walking in on you sleeping the very first
day I arrived. Glad we got to share
all those laughs over the past 4 months
and
17 Apr 2025 โข Crescent Halls (bedroom)
Jurong West, Singapore
Mina, USA

Dear Talha,
mr.man! Best way to describe
you is that you're really something.
No idea how you're able to function
so well while sleep deprived I would
say if you were an animal, you would
be a tiger
17 Apr 2025 โข Downstairs by the Pooltables after entry rejected from karaoke
Jurong West, Singapore
Alex, Sweden

my sweet big chocolate charming man,
you have been one of the highlights of my
exchange with your contagious warmth
and light you emanate from your soul.
It was an honour to have shared an
uniqu
...18 Apr 2025 โข Downstairs after Karaoke
Jurong West, Singapore
Selena, Canada

It was a pleasure meeting you
and it was really fun going
to parties and karaoke. You
have an amazing taste in music
(100% approve) abd reakky fun to
hangout with. You made the exchange
group amazing
19 Apr 2025 โข 1:31am walking back from karaoke to NTU
Nanyang Crescent Roundabout, Singapore
Sofia, Italy

It was so fun going to
party, karaoke and KL
together! You'll be always
my favourite celebrity
You are so funny and bring
always happiness wherever
you go.
Hit me up if you go to
Trieste or somewhere
18 Apr 2025 โข walking back from karaoke to NTU - just outside NTU
Ha Giang, Vietnam
Jordan, USA

Tal,
This loop has been crazy so far,
I know we're already on the last day,
but I feel like it just started. It's
been lovely to meet you and learn
about your different interests and
journey about d
23 May 2025 โข Morning of the last homestay spot in the Ha Giang Loop
Ha Giang, Vietnam
Judah, USA

Hey mate! Really can't believe this loop
is already almost over. Feels like it's
just begun. Time flies when you're having
fun or something. Anyways, I'm so
impressed with your ability and urge
to tr
23 May 2025 โข Morning of the last day in the Ha Giang Loop
Ha Giang, Vietnam
Drew, USA

It's been a blast on this loop.
I'll have to relive it thru your film.
Once you're famouse, you'll have to let
me know so I can say I have
a famous friend :D
Best of luck in life
and it was even bet
23 May 2025 โข Morning of the last day in the Ha Giang Loop
Ha Giang, Vietnam
Rory, Ireland

Dear Talha,
Congratulations on finishing without any major
injuries. I hope you enjoyed the trip as
much as I did. It was lovely to meet you
on the first day, and, for the first time in
6 months to
23 May 2025 โข Last day in the Ha Giang Loop - Jasmine Hostel
Ha Giang, Vietnam
Izzy, UK

Dear Tal,
What an amazing Trip, it was so so
amazing to meet you. (that part wasn't my best)
Right let me try again...
Tal Tal Tal it was an absolute
pleasure meeting you and what trip
better than
23 May 2025 โข Last day in the Ha Giang Loop - Jasmine Hostel
Ha Giang, Vietnam
Dec, Australia

HEY MATE,
HOPE YOU ENJOYED YOUR TIME WITH
THE BOYS "GROUP 5 CUNT" WAS
A PLEASURE DOING IT WITH YOUq WOULDNT
HAVE IT ANY OTHER WAY! YEAH THE
FUCKING BOYZ!! UP THE IRISH
CHEERS
DEC (WOLFY)
23 May 2025 โข Last day in the Ha Giang Loop - Jasmine Hostel
Changi Airport, Singapore
Cheryl, Singapore

Hey Talha,
I hope you had a wonderful time
here in Singapore and travelling
throughout Asia. I am certain that
you managed to go to so many
places I can only dream about
and that you built up
meaning
15 May 2025 โข Finally meeting Up with another UASD member.
UCD Village, Ireland
Esther, Ireland

Dear Talha!
Today is the first year of final year! I can't believe
it. So proud to see how far you have come
over the years. From Patch to UCD, its been a
journey. Thank you for being such a great f
08 Sept 2025 โข Message from a dear friend
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