In 2016, I started as a Local Guide on Google Maps. Fast forward to 2021, I joined the Connect community and I came across a post about Google Maps socks-- and a few months later, I got my own pair of those socks.
When those socks arrived, I was beyond excited! I treasured them and wanted to bring them along while I explored for Google Maps. Since then, those socks have traveled with me to more places than I can count. I’ve worn them on trails, at shopping malls, in libraries, and even on rainy days. They’ve been with me on journeys of discovery, and they’ve made my exploring all the more fun.
Being an “Exploreaholic”—my nickname—goes beyond just racking up points. It’s also about exploring new spots, finding hidden gems, and discovering things I never would have thought to check out. The Google Maps Local Guide program has opened my eyes to so much more than I ever expected, and has brought me joy through all the new experiences it’s led me to. Even when I was feeling low, Google Maps and Connect has brought sunshine to me. The socks are a symbol of that adventure, and I’m thankful for every new step they take with me.
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Amazing compilation of video clips… You are YouTube video has come out very well
Nicely conceived and presented post, my dear friend @AZ_2021
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What a beautiful and inspiring post, @AZ_2021
I just wonder if it was you who carried those special socks around, or if it was the socks that led you to discover so many places. Well, in any case it seems to me that you are a perfect couple, made for each other.
We can only wait for new adventures.
Happy winter holidays
Great Post as always @AZ_2021 I love this idea of showing where they have been. I too was lucky enough to receive a pair. I do wear wear them in the summer time when we have decent weather and have had people comment on them. I hope it’s okay I have included a close up of them.
Thank you @LudwigGermany. When I first got them, I almost didn’t want to wear them to keep them in the best condition. I have had clothes too where they just sit in the closet, but this time I thought carpe diem and to just wear the socks. It was fun to wear them and explore around local areas.
I appreciate you @ShreyaMusings and @Ssiddharth2000 and also my kind @Shaunak. It is so fun to also make videos too of places I go to. Usually I’ll get photos and videos for Google Maps, and then I’ll record a longer video of particularly noteworthy places and upload to Youtube as well so I can have a video diary of places I’ve been to.
Aw thank you my kind friend @ErmesT. I love how you shared if I carried the socks or if the socks carried me. What a heartfelt way of seeing it. Yes, I love that idea- here’s to more adventures. Happy holidays friend.
I love to hear that my friend @TerryPG. Maybe you could make post of socks adventure in Canada. Yay for wearing them during summer and that people have said god things about them. They sure are fun and colorful.
I love the photo you made with the card.
it’s been an adventurous journey so far for you 
