Yes, yes - it may seem like an advert for Skype. But when the result is this charming, interesting and - dare we say - heartwarming, who cares?
See what happened when American comedian Mark Malkoff set out to Skype as many people as he could in different countries all over the world.
From Brazil to India, Ireland to North Korea, take a look at the delightful results, above.
(Via Viral Viral Videos)