Welcome to #TheWeeklyPostcard!
I’m going to California with an aching in my heart.
– Led Zeppelin, “Going to California”
Actually, the aching comes from not going to California! We couldn’t help but notice an abundance of posts about various California attractions and cities. Reading about the Golden State always fills us with nostalgia and a longing to visit. We miss seeing our friends and family there, and all of the great things to see and do. So our “best of” list highlights some of our favorite Californication posts. (Yes, we just appropriated that title to mean a Californi[a] [va]cation!)
Last Week’s Roundup
One of our favorite moments when we’re traveling is when someplace, or something makes us say “Wow!” And on the last edition of The Weekly Postcard, there were a few travel stories that brought out the wows.
- Even if you’ve been to San Diego, we bet you’ll find something to add to your own list from Tanama Tales’ Ultimate Bucket List for San Diego! She’s got it all, from where to eat and stay, to where to get your beach on!
Tanama Tales’ Ultimate Bucket List for San Diego!
- Have you ever had the feeling a city is trying to tell you something? HilaryStyle.me found out Los Angeles has lots to say! Get a visual earful with What do you say LA? Messags from the Street (Art, that is!)
Messages from the Street (Art, that is) by HilaryStyle.me
- Would it be weird to have “a thing” for ghost towns? Nothing, you know…creepy… We just like the way they’re sort of…creepy. They are fun to roam around in and make up stories about what used to be. 1Adventure Traveler visited one of our favorites, Calico Ghost Town. (Spoiler Alert: Not creepy at all.)
1Adventure Traveler in Calico Ghost Town
- Let’s squeeze in one more! Katherine at Bright Lights of America takes us to one of our favorite places in the whole world, let alone California: Under the Sea at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Seriously – we would move in if they’d let us. If you’ve never been, you need to read this one.
Under the Sea at the Monterey Bay Aquarium with Bright Lights of America
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If you have a favorite from last week – or this week – be sure to share it on Social Media, and let us know in the comments.
Let’s Get this Party Started!
How Does It Work?
There’s a new batch of blogs ready for reading every Friday afternoon. You can find them on TravelLatte, and at our co-hosts: Travel Notes and Beyond, Toddlers on Tour, Two Traveling Texans, and California Globetrotter.
Each one of us will have links to all of that week’s featured blogs. Find a few that look interesting, and click to read – it’s really that simple! Don’t forget to leave a comment – bloggers love comments, and that’s how we build a community of like-minded travel lovers! Feel free to share with your friends on Social Media, too. You can Pin, Tweet, or share on Facebook right from the thumbnails, or from each post you click on. I know all of the bloggers truly appreciate it when you read and share.
What if I have a blog, too?
Then join the fun! Participating in #TheWeeklyPostcard is a great way to reach new readers, and build your comments and social shares. Plus, you get to know some of your fellow travel bloggers, network, and learn about tons of destinations, travel tips, and more.
Housekeeping Rules for Bloggers
- Can I use an older blog post?
- Sure! #TheWeeklyPostcard is a great way to show off a new post, but also to show an older piece some love.
- Does it have to be travel related?
- Well, it is about travel, so yeah. Show off your favorite destination. Teach us how to take a train or save money on airfare. Tell us your favorite travel tips. You get the idea! Posts that are not travel related may be removed.
- Where do I get that snazzy badge for #TheWeeklyPostcard?
- We know, it’s cool! And it’s easy: Just copy the badge html code (from the gray box on the page where you add your link) into your editing program. You can add it to the bottom of your page or in a sidebar.
- Uhm, that code thing isn’t working for me.
- No worries. If you have issues adding the code, add the badge as a picture and include text saying that you have linked up with #TheWeeklyPostcard, along with a link back to one of the co-host’s blogs.
- Do I have to add the badge?
- You want people to know you’re part of the cool crowd, right? The badge helps get the word out and identify community members. Having the badge on your sight lets readers know you’re part of an established, respected community of travel experts. Plus, posts without a badge will be removed.
- When can I add my post?
- #TheWeeklyPostcard opens each Friday at 12n Pacific / 3pm Eastern, and closes on Sunday at 3pm Pacific / 6pm Eastern.
- Anything else?
- You can help spread the word by using the hashtag (#TheWeeklyPostcard) in your tweets. We will like and re-tweet your Tweets when we see the hashtag, and encourage everyone to do the same.
Helpful Hints for Bloggers
- Be sure to include a nice, tall portrait-orientation Pin so everyone can add you to their Pinterest boards! Here at TravelLatte, we’ll use that to add you to our board for #TheWeeklyPostcard, and may feature you on next week’s roundup!
- When you do make a Pin for your post, be sure to give it a name that includes the post title, blog name, and keywords. That will help your Pin (and post) travel farther.
- Not up with the Pinterest? No worries, but do try to include at least one portrait orientation image that people can use if they’d like to Pin your post.
- Be sure your posts have your Social Media channels, so readers can find and follow you right from The Weekly Postcard linkup!
