Hi,
It just started when I realized that I can give rating to a place (dentist) from which I was really disappointed. I wanted to save peoples time and money (as the place was really expensive) and to let them know about that place and also that I had got a platform where I can write about my experience and also felt heard. That was the starting point, and then I started giving ratings and reviews for so many places I visited. Little later, I realized that people are looking up for my ratings and reviews which inspired me to give more feedback’s. I love to review and rate and provide inputs on places I visit. Now I have started adding pictures too. I like to update places on google map which are sometimes tagged on a wrong place.
I like to give updates and provide more information about nearby places. Before starting, I had used ratings and reviews provided by other guides to visit several places. I like to tag my nearby parks which are several, dairy (only one), shops (which keep dairy products), malls, small eating joints (samosa, momos, noodles,rolls, sweets etc.) ATM’s (working condition, most of them are never working), schools, book shops, toy shops and temples etc. because these are the places I usually visit.
I have used Google maps to visit Keoladeo National park and not at a single point we lost our track. We just entered right into the gates of the park, which was a really great experience. Because, I know if I had dared to ask any person about the route I would have lost the track for sure and would have reached the park late. Google map saves time and energy and peace of mind. But on our way back there was a flyover construction going on and google was telling us to go through that path which was blocked. So, at that time we had to ask local people roam about at same point 4-5 times to finally get to the right route. So that is the place where role of guide comes into place. But, whatever be the case I love using google maps.
Thanks!