Link Love (6)

For all the writing I do, a read a lot as well. I mean a lot. Ever since I learned how, I read anything and everything that comes my way. It’s a great way to learn about other parts of the world or other perspectives of your own home.

June and July went by in a flash, and now here I am, staring down August… except that I got summoned for Jury duty. I was to call in all month long, and I thought I’d get out of it, until I heard the dreaded words that I was to report at 7:15 (!!!) in the morning. So, as you read this, think of me suffering away in a windowless room somewhere… Augh!

Anyway, on to the links.

→ &/BOTH MAGAZINE

This art magazine isn’t always travel related, but the third issue is the PLACE issue. I’ve been a supporter of &/Both from the beginning, and finally worked up the courage to submit an article.

I wrote about boundaries and how our society seems intent upon dividing ourselves up more and more every day. As you can tell, as a world traveler and a blogger, it is my mission to break down barriers, not build more up.

I normally include a third newsy point here, but the Airbnb section went a little long and I know you’re probably busy. One last thing then off to the weekend!!

Lastly a few of my own June and July highlights.

• At the beginning of June my BFF and I snuck away to LA for a little getaway. I had so much fun taking Angels Flight, the short funicular railway that connects two parts of Downtown LA.
• In other recent travels, Doug and I went to Albuquerque (flights were $22 using Southwest points!). Find out why ABQ is a cool destination, and how about picking a place to stay?
• And I served up some hot weather vibes rounding up both California’s best beach towns and 9 fashionable fanny packs.
• Since it’s summer, let’s use a baseball analogy. I had two awesome pinch-hitters in June and July. First, Brennon introduced all of us to her hometown of Danville, IL. I definitely learned a thing or two! Second, Doug helped me out by writing a product review of his Patagonia Ascentionist 35L backpack.
• A huge thanks to both of my guest authors. If you would like to have a post featured on The Voyageer, use the contact me page.

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Lead photo by Staci Jackson for The Voyageer