Friday Favorites: statues in Oslo, a farm in Nigeria, and more

Every Friday, Google Moderators highlight the best posts they found to celebrate the amazing discoveries Local Guides like you are sharing on Connect. These are posts detailing past experiences that we hope will serve as entertainment and inspiration for your future bucket list. This week, statues in Oslo, a farm in Nigeria, and more.

@Giu_DiB : Connect is always a source of wonder for me, as I constantly discover new places, delicious recipes, or beautiful traditions from countries on the other side of the world. This week, I was amazed by @OlavHelland ’s curious photographic quest, “Chasing Hermes.” Olav shares stunning pictures of statues of the Greek god Hermes, also known as Mercury in Roman mythology, which he has found around his hometown Oslo. Whether you are into European culture and want to learn more about this deity, or you love photography and want to see some great photos of Norwegian monuments and statues, you will enjoy this post.

@MashaPS : I love to read travel stories by Local Guides where I get to experience destinations through their eyes and memories. The post that transported me across the world this week is @TusharSuradkar ’s “Navy Pier in Chicago - Where Fun Lives Large.” In it, he first takes us on a walk outside the building of the Navy Pier, where we can enjoy a moment of serenity watching the boats go by or the lights come up on the mesmerizing Chicago cityscape. There are also plenty of things to see and do inside, such as shopping, having a meal, and more. I found it impressive that there is even a museum and a botanical garden, which are open to the public free of charge! Tushar also makes a point to list the accessibility features of the place. If Chicago is on your bucket list, make sure to check out this post for some more recommendations.

@LilyanaZ : When visiting another country, some people like to try unique delicacies from the local cuisine. As always, @Sophia_Cambodia is here to give us some helpful recommendations, this time about food. In her post, “Some special food around Cambodia,” she introduces not only commonly found dishes in Cambodia but also some not so well-known and region-specific specialties to add to your foodie’s list. Check out her mouth-watering pictures, and you might find something you want to try in Cambodia one day.

@DeniGu : If you live in a bustling city, sometimes all you need is a little peaceful getaway. @Zino takes us on one such getaway in her post “#monthlytopic of October 2020 - A Quiet Place in Kuje, Nigeria.” Her vivid photos of green fields and mountains, traditional huts, and adorable animals perfectly illustrate the calmness of the Almat Farms in Kuje, Nigeria. Whether you prefer an active or a relaxing holiday, this place has something for everyone with its variety of activities and facilities. It’s also ideal for kids, just like the kids-friendly locations in the nearby capital of Abuja, which @Zino has curated into a helpful Google Mapslist. So, if you need a moment of tranquility, head to her post, or check the other #monthlytopic posts for October 2020.

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.

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Oh my goodness, thanks a lot my dear @MashaPS for the Friday favorite and featured my most favorite food here, the fresh water lobster found locally and fresh from the river. We took a lobster catching boat to the river at night to experience the tour but we have got about 2-3kilos of lobster in return. So, we had them grilled. It is the hand of my team member at that time. Thanks for featuring this :heart: and congratulations to my friend too, @TusharSuradkar you have done very well!!!

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@Zino congratulations to you too.

@LilyanaZ thank you for picking up my favorite food in my post to be featured here. I’m very happy to learn that you enjoy food like I do :hearts: :hearts: . If there are chances in coming years for you to visit Cambodia, please let me know so I will introduce you to such rich delicacy :orange_heart:

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Oh wow, this is my first time on the Friday Favorites @MashaPS thank you so much for the feature!

Thank you so much for your kind words about my post @DeniGu it really made my day and I’m also glad to have offered a moment of tranquility on Connect. I really enjoyed my time at the farm, I hope to return there soon for some more quiet time.

Haha congratulations to you too @Sophia_Cambodia whenever I’m in Cambodia, I know that I will definitely need your advice as a fellow foodie!

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@Zino thank you dear, you deserve it! This is my fourth time being featured in Friday favorite :hearts: :hearts: very happy my contribution help many friends here to explore my world through my writing. I have achieved my tiny goal making Cambodia known more.

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That’s greatâ€Ļ Congratulations @Sophia_Cambodia and @TusharSuradkar for featuring your post on Friday favouritesâ€Ļ Thank you so much @MashaPS for highlighting the sameâ€Ļ

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@Rohan10 thank you dear, it is honor and that goes by your support that keeps inspiring me to keep contributing until today.

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Hey @MashaPS

Thank you for sharing with us such amazing posts and Kudos to your efforts for the quest of it. Congratulations to the featured LGs @OlavHelland @Sophia_Cambodia @Zino and my all time favourite friend and guiding star @TusharSuradkar :heart_eyes: :heart_eyes: :heart_eyes: :heart_eyes: :heart_eyes: Keep sharing such amazing posts :heart_eyes: :heart_eyes: :heart_eyes:

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@MayuriKubal thank you dear for your support and I do agree with you, he is such a star :woman_singer: @TusharSuradkar , he is unique!

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Hi @Sophia_Cambodia

Congratulations once again :medal_sports:

I am surprised only if you are not featured in the Friday Favorite :blush:

Great to meet the lobsters again :cancer: :fried_shrimp:

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Hi @Zino Congratulations

What a photo and what a place :heart_eyes:

I just want to go there and meet the farm animals :unicorn: :sheep: :panda_face: :rabbit:

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Hi @OlavHelland

What an enigmatic statue and a lovely picture.

Everytime I look at it, draws me in :business_suit_levitating:

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@TusharSuradkar hahahaha, are you a fan of lobster? Thanks for your :+1: , being featured often I have been so overwhelmed and at the meantime also needs to be careful with my post. I try to improve my photography skills and also take whatever chances to take photos of everything. To be honest, whatever I see, inspired me to write that.

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Thank you @MashaPS for sharing the best Friday Favourite posts.

My congratulations to local guides

@Sophia_Cambodia

@TusharSuradkar

@Zino

for the most interesting posts! I like to read posts of @Sophia_Cambodia ,she wrote very interested about her country ,she introduce us with culture and national dishes,with holidays and National parks .

I wish local guides great success and nice mood .

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Thank you very much Inna, @helga19 , that’s is such a great honor to hear that from you. This inspired me to keep showing and sharing great contents :heart: :heart:

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@MashaPS Thank you for featuring my story. That decently motivates me to write more of them in the coming weeks :slightly_smiling_face:

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Thanks for sharing feautured photos of Friday favourite @MashaPS . Congratulations to @TusharSuradkar @Sophia_Cambodia @Zino for there beautiful captured on lenses to make their photo feautered on Friday favourite post.

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Thank you @DebadattaMeher

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Thank you @helga19

I am glad @MashaPS considered my post worthy of including in the Friday Favorite - an inspiration to continue posting more of such interesting and helpful posts. Thank you :blush:

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