How sharing a picture of a former coal mine catapulted my quest to become a viral local guide?

With a population of just under 10000 a sleepy former coal mining and dinosaur capital of the world, Drumheller, a small town in Alberta Canada has helped me go viral on google maps.

My 1 photo of a former coal carriage train with a horse drawn carriage in the background has received more views than I have ever got on any online platform: 320000. Inspiring me to become a master photographer.

I am not a man of many words but taking photos has inspired me to share simple photos of places where very few have been and help people who travel know what to expect

Hi @shumba ,

Welcome to Local Guides Connect!

I’m happy to see that your photo got so many likes and this inspired you to become a Local Guide!

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