“Travelling. It leaves you speechless and then turns you into a story teller” – Ibn Batutta

I begin for another time and another blog. But I also begin a brand new journey; this time, this little space feels whole. For once, all in one place, are the greatest parts of me.

As a writer, I endeavour to observe and count absolutely everything and above all, make it meaningful. As a storyteller, I aim to create and flourish, and as someone who loves to share and explore, I expand my thoughts across lands and oceans through sending letters to pen pals and travelling to countries that hold something for me.

I’ve been speechless for too long…and any musings I’ve noted down before, have been somewhat fragmented. Now it’s time to have a real voice about creativity, journeys and personal growth.

So here on this blog, you’ll find MAIL ART, FICTION, TRAVEL STORIES, STATIONERY to drool over, BOOKS to get passionate about, the joy of PAPER and collectable EPHEMERA.

AND, soon I’ll be working on a personal project called “Letters From My Wiser Self”, which I have been inspired by snail mail to do. As I travel, I’ll be sending myself postcards and letters home telling myself how I am feeling on that day and in that moment, what I have learned and experienced, what’s making me happy, or what I’m reflecting on, and what it means to be where I am at the time of writing them.

And so, I am The Paper Explorer. Welcome.

–  Stephanie Victoire