THE 14TH ANNUAL SHORTY AWARDS

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From the 10th Annual Shorty Awards

The Place I Was Telling You About

Nominated in Travel

About The Place I Was Telling You About

R'el Dade and Marcus Lloyd are “two Texans living in New York City” who use their blog and Instagram feed to document adventures both at home and abroad. The pair got passionate about photography a few years ago, founding The Place I Was Telling You About to share their discoveries, wherever they may find themselves. Their love for impeccable decor is only surpassed by their obsession with incredible food—both of which make for an almost perfect stream of images. Whether it’s a tiny coffee shop in Brooklyn with “the best coffee and baked goods” or a quaint gas station in rural Arizona, the two always find hidden treasures. But they may not stay hidden for long, as the couple made Saveur’s list of the “6 Essential Travel Blogs” in 2017.

The Place I Was Telling You About's best work on social

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