How I got to Level 8 as a Google Local Guide

Connections & celebrations
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I started contributing to Google Maps casually in the middle of 2023, mainly to help other people find helpful, accurate information. At that moment in my life I was in the south of Portugal and I simply couldn’t help but share information about the magnificent beaches, parks and architecture of this beautiful country.

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Over time, it became part of how I travel and explore my local area. What began with a few reviews slowly turned into a consistent habit. I reached Level 8 :partying_face:

Here’s my contribution for these 2 years:

Over 15,000 points earned
2M - photo views
1,2M - video views
215 reviews written (380 000 views)
410+ questions answered*

My reviews are quite honest and specific, focusing on what I experienced and/or the place vibe and historical content. I value authenticity in Google Maps. My photos and videos can help too, especially in giving a clear view of what to expect. I also like to capture the beauty of a place to motivate people to travel and explore the world.

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I still don’t have a clear answer to the question of why I do this, but probably the most sincere answer would be this: I just LIKE it :slight_smile:
Thanks everybody here for support and motivation to move forward :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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Congratulation Yulia

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@ISAIKBALULSURUR thanks a lot :slight_smile:

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@Yulia_Tikhanycheva Well Done !!!

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@Gaby7 yeah, thanks :slight_smile:

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Congratulations @Yulia_Tikhanycheva on achieving this milestone. Your contribution numbers are impressive. I like the dog in your photo :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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Congratulations :bouquet: from me too, from Germany, Yulia. :waving_hand:

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Herzlichen Glückwunsch :confetti_ball: @Yulia_Tikhanycheva

Es macht Spaß!!!

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@PrasadVR thank you very much :slight_smile: this dog is a real traveller)

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@Jacob_Creutzfeldt thanks a lot) I was in Germany sevaral times and was impressed by the beauty of German countryside :slight_smile:

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@Annaelisa thank you very much :slight_smile:

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Congratulations :tada: @Yulia_Tikhanycheva

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@Shubham.Singh thanks :hugs:

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@Yulia_Tikhanycheva

Thank you so much :folded_hands:Yulia

I too love the diversity of the German landscape, from the coasts to the low mountain ranges and the Alps. :smiling_face:

I was born on the west coast of Holstein,

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have family members on the Baltic Sea and in Hamburg, and now live 900 km further south in the southern Black Forest near the :switzerland: border.

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Congratulation Yulia @Yulia_Tikhanycheva

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