I dont really remmeber it, because it was long time ago, but i know how it happened. Once when i connected to wifi i got a notification that some photos in my phone can be added to maps to show others how does it look there. This was my first time I have seen google local guides programme. Since that moment I was more tahn happy to post every photo i could find in my phone which could be valuable for others. Soon enough istarted to complete questions about accesibility and writing reviews. It started to be part of my life. Later on I found passion in traveling and it just couldnt get any better, Anywhere i go I always think about taking photos for google maps. Anytime i am at the restaurant I try to write review for others. I am trying to give some valuable opinions about the place, not just how it is nice or what so ever.
The first time I was really proud of mself was, when once my friend sent me screenshot of my review of Bus sation in Porto, Portugal, which was very hard to find for me, so i posted a review where is it located and how to reach there. My friend sent me this screenshot with my review saying that it helped him to find it. I couldnt be more happy.
I like to post photos of unusualplaces and food but I guess my favorite part of google maps is the simple fact i can help otherswith things i personally was struggling. And when i manage to solve them, I immediately write how to do it to google maps.
I reallyliek ocncept of this. It is evolving really fast and there is already many new features since i firstly starteddoing it. Keep up the good work Google!