Help me get @martibis to steemfest!
Hey Aussies (and others), I have a favour to ask. Over the past couple of weeks you've probably noticed that I've been spamming commenting on your travel posts to consider editing them to include a code so they will appear on the steemit worldmap.
I'm pleased to say that my persistence has paid off and everyday there seems to be at least one high quality Aussie travel post appearing on the map.
Now I know many of you aren't writing travel posts and probably don't know what I'm talking about. If you'd like to know more about this project, you can go here and/or check out @steemitworldmap.
Basically, steemit worldmap was developed by @martibis and @blueorgy to put your travel posts on a map for everyone to see. As a travel enthusiastic I have liked this project since the beginning. I think it's a great idea, especially if you are going somewhere and doing a bit of research on your destination.
Mostly recently, @martibis has developed the Editors Choice concept and traveldigest tag. This project takes steemit worldmaps a step further by highlighting three exceptional posts everyday. I am proudly part of the team that reviews and votes on which ones deserve some extra attention.
Today was Day 13 of Editor's Choice and I'm happy with how it's going considering it's been running less that two weeks. In fact, today was the hardest day of all to choose from because there were so many high quality posts that were worthy of the spotlight. You can see today's edition here.
So what does he want to do?
@martibis and @anomadsoul (another member of the Editor's Choice team) are going to hitchhike from Belgium to Lisbon for steemfest. However, @martibis doesn't have the cash or more importantly a ticket to attend. To remedy this, he recently entered @quinneaker's contest, but didn't win. Luckily he now has another chance at a free ticket thanks to @zeartul's competition.
So what can you do to help?
It's not much at all. You just have to leave a comment here that you think @martibis is a worthy candidate for the free steemfest ticket. That's it.
If you'd like to see @martibis' entry to @quinneaker's contest and even more reasons why he is a worthy candidate, you can read it here.
Obviously you can vote for whoever you want, but I know that many of you are familiar with the steemit worldmap project and might like to help a mate out.
Furthermore, I will donate 50SBD PLUS all SBD made on this post to @martibis to help him with his trip, regardless of whether he wins the free ticket or not.
In summary
I think travel guru @brightongreg sums it up perfectly:
This very talented young man has really improved how we share travel and photography posts, and it would be fantastic if we could help him get recognized for his concept!
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Team Australia banner by @bearone
Sangat luar biasa @choogirl
Thank you!
This is a wonderful cause. I hope @maribis makes it to Steemfest.
I'm always down to help out an Aussie friend. Upvote and resteem action applied!
You are like seriously the best! Thank you so much for doing this! I really hope I can make it there!
I also still think you should find a way to make it, I know, I know, too cold!
By the way if anyone else has any other questions for me regarding, well, anything really, feel free to ask!
She's one of the most helpful ppl you'll ever meet. Good luck my friend :)
I agree with you 100%, the Steemit Worldmap and the #traveldigest posts wouldn't be what they are if it wasn't for @choogirl! I'm one very lucky Steemian to have her helping me out!
And thank you!
Aw, thanks GA. 💚
Lol. The way bitcoin is going I am pretty tempted. I could totally afford to buy some warm clothes! 😁
Oeeeeeeh, yes, yes, yes! Half of the Steemit Worldmap team would be there than, haha!
good luck!
Thanks!
I will resteem this to reach more audience in my sub-tribe! :)
Thanks @dean101. Appreciated.
I've done the comment too :)
Thank you!
hey @choogirl I sent you some messages on discord applying for #teamaustralia membership.
yes, I responded to it.
k thanks, much appreciated.
EDIT: I won the contest, looks like I'm going to Steemfest!!!!
Heya all, I figured I'd chip in here again! Seriously, thank you all for the incredible effort you are making on my behalf!
The way it's going it seems most likely I'll be able to go to Steemfest and I can not wait to meet the ones of you who will be there as well!
I'll bring my gopro and keep you guys updated as much as I can on my journey there!
Seriously, I can't believe the incredible support I'm getting! Much love to all of you!
Congrats on winning @martibis! Well deserved.
Thank you @choogirl your support definitely helped a loooot!
Nice one Choo Choo. 😉
@martibis sounds like a worthy winner, let's hope that's the case.
Thanks Perc. Fingers crossed!
Hi @choogirl
A am a Brit, living in Mallorca, Spain heading to Steemfest and truly wishing @martibis can make it there.
As a fairly early adopter of @steemitworldmap, i was quickly drawn by the awesomeness of the idea.
Good on you for drumming up support - I hope to see @martibis at SF2!
MARTIBIS
MART is to buy and to sell
IBIS is a cheap hotel or a long beaked bird.
So, MARTIBIS, is for buying and selling accommodation for a cheap bird.
And, travelling through Belgium, which has Dutch connections, particularly, the language FLEMISH, which, crossing through the western side of Belgium, known as FLANDERS, in particular, West Flanders, are known for "a particular type of humour", with tendencies, to be frugal... would lead to MARTIBIS, being most honourable, in
FINDING ACCOMMODATION TO ACCOMMODATE A FRUGAL DUTCH GIRL!!
Very noble cause. You have my vote.
Thank you!