What I love most about contributing on Google Maps is the Foodie List! I use the list to base where I would like to try something new, and then I ALWAYS upload my photos and my own reviews. I’m thankful for patient friends and co-workers who know that the camera always eats first. As a transplant to Spain from Minnesota, I do have a lot of friends here from the US, Canada, Philippines, and of course, Spain. For all the newbies here, I am the go to person when it comes to restaurant recommendations and I love it. I have been stopped in the street by locals as well, and have even been invited to private restaurant openings as I ALWAYS write reviews.
And getting around Elche? Forget about it. Street signs are very difficult to see. If I didn’t have my Google Maps pointing me in the right direction, I would never be able to find my way. And when I have a reservation, I know that I can trust maps to get me there on time, as it always gives me the time it will take as well as top notch directions. I love using Google Maps to point out all the great places to eat around Elche, and I know that the time estimation will never leave me running late and hangry.