the top five reasons we deserve a bloggie
So listen. We weren’t going to make a big deal out of this — we’ve mentioned it once in passing here, and once on Facebook, and maybe a few times on Twitter. Really, we were just gonna play coy and see what happened. Let the chips fall where they may and what have you. But the more we’ve talked about it, the more we’ve realized: this is kind of a big deal.
On March 1st, it came to our attention that we are one of five Best Travel Weblog finalists for The 2014 Bloggies.
This has happened once before. Last year, we were also finalists and it really, truly was an honor just to be nominated. But, like? We’ve already just been nominated. This year we want to win, and we’re pretty sure we deserve it.
We’re not trying to be cocky — we have cold, hard truth on our side. There are many reasons we think we’d rock the “Best Travel Weblog” crown, but here are just five:
1. Because there is a very good chance we are royalty // What you call “delusions of grandeur,” we call a serious possibility. We’ve often suspected that we are long lost members of the royal family — or, a royal family, at least. Any will do. Our suspicions were confirmed when we realized just how well we fit in at the Four Seasons Gresham Palace in Budapest. Then, fast forward to our stay at the Château de Challain and the romantic’s recent royal rivalry with Beatrice & Eugenie the jig is UP. We are def princesses, lost without our thrones.
So what does this have to do with a bloggie, you ask? Um, chello. You don’t want to piss off royalty. Once we sort this thing out, we’re going to have some serious ruling to do, and only our most loyal subjects shall get invited to our first royal soirée.
2. Because we are survivors // We don’t want to play dirty. Our categorical competition is fierce, and we’re sure they are all worthy in their own way. But we have to play the survivor card and ask: have any of them ever survived getting locked in a Viennese dungeon in the middle of the night? Didn’t think so.
As three wise women once said:
I’m a survivor (What?)
I’m not gon give up (What?)
I’m not gon stop (What?)
I’m gon work harder (What?) <<<—— at winning a bloggie.
3. Because we’re, like, really good looking. And REALLY classy // And shouldn’t your 2014 Best Travel Webloggers be both of those things and more?
Exhibit A)
Exhibit B)
We deliver.
4. Because Oprah looks up to us // Oh, she doesn’t, you say? Well, then explain this! Here we are at the Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris on November 29th:
And here is Oprah at the Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris on December 22nd:
It’s unconfirmed, but we’re pretty sure we’re one of her Favorite Things for 2014. You’re gonna wanna be ahead of the curve on this.
5. Because, at the end of the day, we just like to travel and tell you about it // And isn’t that the whole point of your favorite Travel Weblog anyway?
We filled you in on what the eff L’Escalade means, we’ve evaluated the pros and cons of backpacking, and we’ve told you why it might be beneficial to know a second language. We share these things because ultimately, we’re hoping that we might inspire someone to want to travel and experience the same things.
If you agree with any of the reasons above OR are fond of The Lazy Travelers for reasons of your own, do us a favor and shoot over to the Bloggies homepage, where you can vote for all of the 2014 Weblog categories. Then, tune in on Monday, March 31st when we’ll be, undoubtedly, drinking champagne, regardless of the outcome.
xo!
the romantic & the wino
Lazy Travelers
The Lazy Travelers are two transatlantic best friends who have mastered the art of exploring a new city. Though Ashley is based in London and Carolyn is in Philadelphia, we'll use any excuse to reunite around the world. We’re professional bar hoppers, pub crawlers, and food testers, and you’ll never see us zipping around, checking things off a list of “must-sees.”
16 Comments
Jeff
Got my vote, ladies! I noticed that Oprah wasn’t even nominated.
Lazy Travelers
this is an excellent point. and merci!
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Lance | Trips By Lance
And because you’re funny and don’t take yourselves too seriously. Classy, funny and informative is enough to win my vote.
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Lazy Travelers
you know we voted for you right back, mr. newcomer!
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Leah
Y’all are the best, hands down. You’ve absolutely got my vote. Nice to know I was a full year ahead of Oprah and the Four Seasons photo. I think we should combine forces and go after her.
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Lazy Travelers
OR, see if she’ll sponsor all future travel plans. mmhmm, that’s it.
Raul (@ilivetotravel)
You crazies got my vote!
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merci beaucoup, raul! not even a little bit offended by the c-word.
Harvey (H-Bomb's Worldwide Karaoke)
I just voted for you! Was there really any other choice? 🙂
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Lazy Travelers
thank you, hbomb! if there are other choices, we’re trying to eliminate them. WINE ALL AROUND, EVERYONE DRINK IN OUR HONOR!
lola
you’re simply the best. better than all the rest! and that’s all the words i know from that song… good luck! no two are more deserving. 🙂
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we love you, lola! xo
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amy
I exercised my civic duty and voted… mostly because I believe you two ARE royalty
Lazy Travelers
this is why we love you!!
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AJ @theblondetravels
Definitely voted for you guys- your wine fueled adventures are definitely deserving of some kind of award!
Lazy Travelers
that is so sweet of you, thank you!! xoxo
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