Introduce Yourself — April 2025

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Hello @Edres and welcome to local guides connect.

First of all, I would like to request you not to upload pictures of children on Connect or Google Maps, as it goes against the principles of the Local Guides program, and especially on Google Maps where your children’s privacy can be affected.

I would also request that you please remove the picture of the minor from this post on Connect and, if you wish, you can replace it with your own photo.

Secondly,
I want to inform you that I’m merging your post to our monthly feature Introduce Yourself — April 2025 , where you can meet local guides from around the world.

Moreover, Here you can follow the five prompts below and share your introduction In this thread including your photo (in landscape mode).

1.Name:

2.Location:

3.What I love about being a Local Guide:

4.My favorite thing to explore:

5.Fun Fact about me:

A landscape photo of you with a brief description we can use to write a caption.

I also wanted to recommend to you, check Read first! Connect community guidelines for more information on Connect redesign FAQ: Your questions answered!,
& You can also Visit Community guidelines page for in-depth resources on the Connect features.

and many more :slightly_smiling_face:

Thank you

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Hello @Edres,

As general advice I’d suggest being careful about posting pictures of children online that are not yours. Since they are minors and this is a public forum, their parents may not be happy about it.

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Hello …
This is my first experience joining and uploading foto to guidesconnect.

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A warm welcome to Local Guides Connect!

We’re so happy to have you here. To get started, check out:

Please share a bit about yourself and get to know other fellows in Connect. You can visit our monthly section, where I’m going to merge your post.

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Google copilot is been working wonders lately, it’s reliable and convenient for everyone :grinning_face::crossed_fingers:

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Hello @Umdula & welcome to Local Guides Connect.

I want to inform you that I’m merging your post to our monthly feature Introduce Yourself — April 2025 , where you can meet local guides from around the world.

Moreover, Here you can follow the five prompts below and share your introduction In this thread including your photo (in landscape mode).

1.Name:

2.Location:

3.What I love about being a Local Guide:

4.My favorite thing to explore:

5.Fun Fact about me:

A landscape photo of you with a brief description we can use to write a caption.

I also wanted to recommend to you, check Read first! Connect community guidelines for more information on Connect redesign FAQ: Your questions answered!,
& You can also Visit Community guidelines page for in-depth resources on the Connect features.

and many more :slightly_smiling_face:

Thank you

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India truly is a stunning blend of culture, history, nature, and spirituality. From the majestic Himalayas to serene beaches, bustling cities to peaceful villages, ancient temples to modern marvels—it’s like the world wrapped into one country.

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Hello @vaibhav_pratapsingh & welcome to Local Guides Connect.

I want to inform you that I’m merging your post to our monthly feature Introduce Yourself — April 2025 , where you can meet local guides from around the world.

Moreover, Here you can follow the five prompts below and share your introduction In this thread including your photo (in landscape mode).

1.Name:

2.Location:

3.What I love about being a Local Guide:

4.My favorite thing to explore:

5.Fun Fact about me:

A landscape photo of you with a brief description we can use to write a caption.

I also wanted to recommend to you, check Read first! Connect community guidelines for more information on Connect redesign FAQ: Your questions answered!,
& You can also Visit Community guidelines page for in-depth resources on the Connect features.

and many more :slightly_smiling_face:

Shukriya

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1. Name: Roberto
2. Location: Playa del Carmen, Mexico :mexico:
3. What I love about being a Local Guide: Helping people through my authentic and objective reviews about the service and experiences I have during my travels around the world. I’ve been traveling mostly around Mexico and Europe (last year I did a roadtrip from Sweden to Portugal).
4. My favorite thing to explore: Historical sites — the more history a place has, the better.
5. Fun fact about me: I love all sports and learning songs in different languages to play on my guitar.

@RobertoGonzalezHdz ¡paisano! hola, hola! Yo soy @cuicani :glowing_star:

Tu roadtrip debió ser fabuloso. Yo quisiera conocer Portugal algún día, especialmente Lisboa.

Bienvenido nuevamente, nos estaremos viendo por acá. ¿Ya te agrearon al chat en Telegramm de los Guides de México? Si no, puedes preguntarle a @LightRich o a @LaloPadilla

Saluditos,
Cuicani

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  1. NAME
    SIBONISO NTOBEKO MBHELE
  2. LOCATION
    Gauteng Johannesburg
    Soweto 1868
    South Africa
  3. WHAT I LOVE ABOUT BEING A LOCAL GUIDE: I help people and businesses to explore and be updated about the current location and since i started years ago, I enjoyed every moment of my contributions as I’m now on level 6 updating and upgrading maps. I love what I do to me being one of the local guide is the best, it is now my lifestyle.:wink:
  4. MY FAVORITE THING TO EXPLORE : Getting to know new places and to meet different people around the world I feel it is the best feeling ever
  5. FUN FACT ABOUT ME: I traveling and taking pictures and exploring the world and meeting beautiful people
    Nice to meet you, please know that it is a pleasure to be part of this committee I appreciate :hugs:
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A warm welcome to Local Guides Connect!

We’re so happy to have you here. To get started, check out:

For your information, I’m merging your post in our monthly Introduce Yourself - April 2025 section, where you can know others and tell about yourself.

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Name: Regulo Salazar

Location: Estado de Mexico , Mexico

What I love about being a Local Guide:
I like to contribute and provide reviews and information that could be helpful to others around the world , normally I select the restaurants , markets or places to visit base on the reviews, sometimes are not totally accurate due depend on your own criteria, specially when I visit other states or country’s , that exactly the reason why I like to make contributions.

Favorite thing to explore: parks, restaurants , local stores , Hotels, anything that I found in mine way that will be valuable to made a comment , sometimes even alert to others to not visit those places.

Good to see you around the americas

Regulo

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Hola, @Regulo !!! Bienvenido acá también! :smiley:

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:glowing_star:Dear @Unplanned_stree, @jsmartinez, @Pd9516, @wienholtz, @David78735, @Syam, @bharatlok, @Edres, @EternalSunshine, @Anfasa, @MondoMomo, @cassier, @Ironmaps, @Diegocruz, @ReCreation, @Elegebe, @TANUKUSA, @TerrestrialMermaid, @Droneismail, @OceanWave, @Humberto.Chalate, @Alexfroehlich74, a warm welcome to Local Guides Connect! :glowing_star: :tada:

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Congratulations to everyone on your badge reward! A special shoutout to @Edres, @cassier, and @Alexfroehlich74 for achieving not just the ‘New Friend’ badge but also the ‘Newly Popular’ and ‘New Writer’ badges.

Since January 2025, we have been celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Local Guides Program and the 20th anniversary of Google Maps. You have joined Connect at a significant milestone!

:small_blue_diamond: So let us celebrate together! Get started with these exciting activities:

:white_check_mark: Introduce yourself :backhand_index_pointing_right: I recommend reviewing the guidelines in the main ‘Introduce Yourself’ post if you’d like a chance to be featured in an upcoming months main post :backhand_index_pointing_right: Introduce Yourself — April 2025

:white_check_mark: Attend Meetups :backhand_index_pointing_right: Connect with fellow Local Guides

:white_check_mark: Take Part in Ongoing Activities :backhand_index_pointing_right:Join our Local Guides anniversary photo booth!, This Month's Challenges at a Glance

:white_check_mark: If you’re from India, don’t forget to subscribe to the Local Guides WhatsApp Channel—link in the post!

:pushpin: You’re welcome to explore the tutorial available on the tutorial on the Community Guidelines page.

:light_bulb: Let’s get to know you! :light_bulb:

:loudspeaker: How did you discover Local Guides Connect?

  • After receiving an email
  • I discovered Local Guides Connect in a different way
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:globe_showing_europe_africa: Keep exploring, keep sharing, and keep guiding! :sparkles:

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:glowing_star: Welcome Back and Congratulations! :glowing_star:

Dear @ankandutta, @nat, @Ilia_K, @AyushShakya, @carloshzambelli, @jogindhiran_kj, @leonorgipe, @tuvk, @TheTravelHackingLife, @Mriverarr900, @itsmanish, @StevveAdyar, @NatashiaElaine, @Fitato, @ReajUddin, @elyass, @ParveenDhillon, A big shoutout to each of you for the reward of ‘New Friend’ badge on Local Guides Connect! :handshake::blue_heart:

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Hearty congratulations to @Ilia_K, @leonorgipe, @tuvk, @TheTravelHackingLife, @Mriverarr900, @StevveAdyar, @NatashiaElaine, @Fitato, and @ParveenDhillon on being rewarded with the Connect’s 5th Birthday badge—a special recognition for joining in the celebrations of that memorable milestone. Hats off to you for being a part of this incredible journey!

Even if you’ve been part of Connect earlier, it’s always a joy to see you engaging—your first like is a small step that makes a big impact! :orange_heart:

Whether you’ve just returned after a break or are exploring Connect more deeply now, we’re glad to have you here. Connect is not just a platform—it’s a community, and every interaction counts.

Since 2025 marks a double celebration—:tada: 10 years of the Local Guides Program and 20 years of Google Maps :tada:—your renewed engagement couldn’t have come at a better time!

:backhand_index_pointing_right: Here are some ways to keep the momentum going:

  1. :small_blue_diamond: Introduce Yourself: If you haven’t introduced yourself yet, jump into the April 2025 ‘Introduce Yourself’ thread.
  2. :small_blue_diamond: Attend Meetups: Find or host virtual/in-person events to connect with other LGs.
  3. :small_blue_diamond: Join Challenges: Check out This Month’s Challenges and take part in the celebration!
  4. :small_blue_diamond: Explore the Photo Booth: Add your smile to the Local Guides anniversary photo booth.

:megaphone: If you’re from India, don’t forget to subscribe to the Local Guides WhatsApp Channel—link in the post!

Welcome back, and here’s to more milestones ahead!
Let’s keep guiding, keep connecting, and keep the spirit alive! :globe_showing_europe_africa::sparkles:

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My dream is always to travel all over the world but am really restricted by shortage of funds. How i wish i can get a sponsor some day. Lord always keep me blessed.

Mi sueño siempre ha sido viajar por todo el mundo, pero la falta de fondos me limita mucho. ¡Cuánto me gustaría conseguir un patrocinador algún día! Que Dios me bendiga siempre.

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Hello @Wilfredategeka & welcome to Local Guides Connect.

I want to inform you that I’m merging your post to our monthly feature Introduce Yourself — April 2025 , where you can meet local guides from around the world.

Moreover, Here you can follow the five prompts below and share your introduction In this thread including your photo (in landscape mode).

1.Name:

2.Location:

3.What I love about being a Local Guide:

4.My favorite thing to explore:

5.Fun Fact about me:

A landscape photo of you with a brief description we can use to write a caption.

I also wanted to recommend to you, check Read first! Connect community guidelines for more information on Connect redesign FAQ: Your questions answered!,
& You can also Visit Community guidelines page for in-depth resources on the Connect features.

and many more :slightly_smiling_face:

Thank you

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Serendip Villa Holiday Home Talalla Sri Lanka

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I will be in Sri Lanka on May 3rd for 3 days. @samanlanka123

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Hello @samanlanka123 & welcome to Local Guides Connect.

I want to inform you that I’m merging your post to our monthly feature Introduce Yourself — April 2025 , where you can meet local guides from around the world.

Moreover, Here you can follow the five prompts below and share your introduction In this thread including your photo (in landscape mode).

1.Name:

2.Location:

3.What I love about being a Local Guide:

4.My favorite thing to explore:

5.Fun Fact about me:

A landscape photo of you with a brief description we can use to write a caption.

I also wanted to recommend to you, check Read first! Connect community guidelines for more information on Connect redesign FAQ: Your questions answered!,
& You can also Visit Community guidelines page for in-depth resources on the Connect features.

and many more :slightly_smiling_face:

Thanks