Hey there, dear reader!
If you’ve clicked over to The Virtual Pen recently and noticed things looking a little…well…mid-makeover, don’t worry—you didn’t break the internet, and your Wi-Fi isn’t haunted (though that would make a good blog post).
We’re doing something exciting, a little scary, and a lot messy:
🛠️ The Virtual Pen is getting a facelift.
That’s right! We’re rolling up our digital sleeves and giving the site a fresh new look, complete with snazzy upgrades to make your reading experience smoother, better, and just plain more fun.
Why? Because we’ve partnered up with our shiny new Patreon page! 🎉
🎉 The Virtual Pen + Patreon = A Match Made in Content Heaven
That’s right! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new Patreon page at
👉 patreon.com/thevirtualpen
We created this cozy little corner of the internet so we can connect with you even more directly—and offer extra content we can’t always fit on the main site.
Think of it as the bonus features on your favorite DVD (remember those?), but instead of deleted scenes and awkward blooper reels, you get:
- 📜 Behind-the-scenes travel notes
- 📸 Photo galleries that didn’t make the blog cut
- 🗺️ Some of my reflections on the subject of the blog posts
- 💬 Early access to posts and sneak peeks of what’s coming
- 🧁 And yes—sometimes even random surprises, just because we like you.
So while the website is under construction—likely for the next 2 weeks—you can still get your Virtual Pen fix over on Patreon. We’ll be posting there regularly to tide you over until the fresh new site is up and humming.
🧰 What’s Changing (Besides Everything)
We’re retooling the site to better showcase:
- Our growing collection of unique places and small-town travel stories (We now have published 20 awesome blog posts)🏡
- Easier browsing for your favorite destinations featured on current and prior posts🧭
- Direct links to our Patreon-only bonus content✨
- A smoother, cleaner reading experience (no more scrolling past awkward formatting!)
There might be a few digital dust bunnies floating around in the meantime, but once it’s done, the new site will be faster, prettier, and 200% more awesome. (Okay, that’s not a scientific number, but it feels right.)
💬 How You Can Help
We’re a small team with a big heart—and a LOT of coffee. If you love what we’re doing here at The Virtual Pen and want to support our journey, we’d be over the moon if you checked out our Patreon.
Even a few bucks a month helps us:
- Travel to hidden gems we’d never find otherwise
- Keep the blog ad-free and distraction-free
- Share stories that matter, with the people who love them most—you!
Plus, patrons get to help steer the ship. Want more ghost towns? Covered bridges? Stories about haunted libraries or towns that smell like bread? Periodically, You will get to vote on that kind of thing.
🚀 So... What Now?
Here’s what you can do right now:
- Bookmark thevirtualpen.com – even if it’s a bit under construction.
- Head over to patreon.com/thevirtualpen – grab some members only bonus content while the digital sawdust settles.
- Follow us on socials – we’ll keep you posted (and post-y!) while the website finishes its glow-up.
- Drink some water. (This one’s just good life advice.)
Thanks for being part of this journey—we couldn’t do it without your clicks, comments, and curiosity. Here’s to the next chapter of The Virtual Pen, where the stories are heartfelt, the towns are charming, and the bonus content is just a little extra (like us).
📬 See you soon,
Mike at The Virtual Pen
Mike & Linda: Exploring the world’s forgotten, hidden, historic wonders. Join their journey as they share tales, tips, and timeless travel moments.