Every Friday, our Google Moderators round up some of their favorite posts that they came across during the week to celebrate the amazing discoveries Local Guides like you are sharing on Connect. This week, a stunning garden in Spain, delicious Turkish desserts, and more.
@brittym****: This week, I really loved reading @MahabubMunna’s post, “My dessert food photography.” The topic is dessert, so that’s how I first fell in love with his post. (It seems like Mahabub and I share a love for sweets!) The photography featured makes great use of natural light and Mahabub has taken the time to identify what’s pictured in every photo. He also lists out the price of each dessert in Indian rupees, which is easy to convert by typing the currency you are converting and your currency directly into your Google search, for example, INR TO USD. Alright, now I’m hungry!
@GeorgesHR: The red planet is actually here on Earth. Or at least that’s what I understood after reading @Osama’s post, “If You Want To Visit Mars , Don’t go to NASA Visit Jordan First , ‘Wadi Rum’ The Valley of the Moon.” There are so many things you can do in Wadi Rum such as go on a safari or learn to ride a camel. @OSAMA did a great job describing Wadi Rum in his most and I learned a lot reading it. I recommend you to read his post and check out his great photos.
@KlaudiyaG****: Want to immerse yourself into the beautiful ponds of Pazo de Oca? Or perhaps you’re more interested in seeing it’s beautiful gardens? Either way, after reading @Billie_Tijuana’s post you’ll feel like you’ve been there and you’ve seen the palace’s treasures with your own eyes. I felt like Alice in Wonderland while reading about and seeing the area and its amazing sculptures, which were created using only plants. Not only were there great photos, but @Billie_Tijuana also included a beautiful description of what it’s like the explore the grounds. This post was extremely descriptive, informative, and fun to read and I’m really glad that Billie decided to share it with us. You will be too. If you don’t believe me, go and see for yourself! 
@ArielleM: There’s something special about @Rezgar’s post, “Shabdiz , My Fellow Traveller.” In this piece, the author highlights a unique history of Iran and tells a story of the relationship between a king and his faithful companion, his horse Shabdiz. I loved how this history translated to present day through the many experiences @Rezgar has had with his reliable car, also lovingly named, Shabdiz.The photos are captivating and truly instill a sense of curiosity and longing for adventure.
Tell us about some of the best posts you’ve read on Connect lately and be sure to keep an eye out next week to see if one of your posts is selected for Friday Favorites! You can check out last week’s Friday Favorites here.
