My name is Amsal, I live in Toraja, I am a friendly person who likes to walk in open spaces, I am a poor person who is always looking for a beautiful place to relax and calm my mind, greetings from me, thank you
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Dear @aniesomer2018 @Riyaj786 @Dineshchabarwal000 @Mubin @Mo_Karami93 @bandileranson @Anamulhoque999 @a.fekete @Amilcar136 @Mvb360 @RanitAdhikary @abas @edbrill @MohammadYahya91 @VKabakova @Rashedul-Islam @Sedik @Rikkit3 @mksediz , a warm welcome to Local Guides Connect! 
Congratulations to everyone on earning the ‘New Friend’ badge! A special shoutout to edbrill and mksediz for achieving not just the ‘New Friend’ badge but also the ‘Newly Popular’ and ‘New Writer’ badges. Additionally, congratulations to Rikkit3 for earning the ‘Newly Popular’ badge!. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to tag me!
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!
So let us celebrate together! Get started with these exciting activities:
Introduce Yourself in prescribed format 
Introduce Yourself — April 2025
Take Part in Ongoing Activities This Month's Challenges at a Glance
Attend Meetups Connect with fellow Local Guides
You’re welcome to explore the tutorial available on the tutorial on the Community Guidelines page.
Let’s get to know you!
Tag me and tell us in the comments how you discovered Local Guides Connect!
Keep exploring, keep sharing, and keep guiding! 
Dear @Amsal @Madcaravanner @Braveheart5 @GiovanniAgazzi @Twyla @kvbinform @nayazahmed @Nkosi1 @GeorgeS_3 @rabby00 @Aurorakathrin12 @SKYLAR_UT @CarlosCantarey @Karnevishwanath @DonatoFasano @suleyman_trl @Chinu1 @Mapiman @Bilal-Patloo @Amilton @BeninMarket congratulations on your badge reward!
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What is the Badge
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Hello @UTSOB
Welcome to Local Guides Connect.
To keep Connect streamlined, I am merging your post to our monthly feature Introduce Yourself - April 2025. Here, you can meet local guides from around the world.
Please follow the five prompts below and share your introduction:
1.Name:
2.Location:
3.What I love about being a Local Guide:
4.My favorite thing to explore:
5.Fun Fact about me:
Also, please check:
• Read First: Connect community guidelines.
• Connect FAQ: Your questions answered..
Thank you
Hi @UTSOB
Nice kitten! 
Where did you take this picture?
I noticed that you are new to Local Guides Connect — welcome to the Global Community!
Just a friendly reminder: we ask that posts on Connect stay on-topic and aligned with the forum’s purpose.
To better understand what we share on Connect and how to contribute meaningfully, I recommend checking out this helpful post:
What are Connect categories?
Connect is a special forum where Local Guides from all over the world come together to:
Share travel stories and tips
Post photos and reviews
Host and recap meet-ups
Exchange ideas and feedback about Google Maps
Looking forward to seeing more of your posts! 
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Hello @UTSOB & welcome to Local Guides Connect.
I’m agree what was shared by Connect moderator @JaneBurunina with you.
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 
Thank you
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Hi @UTSOB
Welcome to Connect! This is a great place to meet Local Guides, share your experience and photos, give feedback and more. To learn more about forum, you can read this helpful post
Read first! Connect community guidelines
We ask that posts on Connect stay on-topic. I would like to recommend you to check out the post
How do I write a topic on Connect?
which will help you to learn more about the forum.
Sehr schönes Bild, ist es ein Sonnenaufgang oder Sonnenuntergang?
Welcher Ort befindet sich auf dem Bild?
Bitte einen Google Maps Link zufügen 
@UTSOB
Hello @UTSOB & 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
Thank you
Hello my friends please subscribe to my Instagram so I can reach a thousand followers please
Ola meus amigos por favor sigam meu Instagram para ele bater os mil seguidores por favor obrigado
Hello @Gean & 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
Thank you
Dear @kvbinform
Badges are rewarded to Local Guides to recognise their participation and contribution on Maps and Connnect. You can view your badges on your profile. You can view your badges on Connect here
“Hi, I’m Ubaid Abid from Haripur, KP, Pakistan—a passionate Google Local Guide helping travelers explore Khanpur Dam like a pro! 
Through detailed reviews, photos, and tips on Google Maps, I’ve guided families, adventurers, and even international tourists to hidden gems, safe spots, and the best local experiences. My mission? To make your trip unforgettable while supporting our community. Check my guides and let’s adventure together!”**
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Hello @Ubaidabid
Welcome to Local Guides Connect.
To keep Connect streamlined, I am merging your post to our monthly feature Introduce Yourself - April 2025. Here, you can meet local guides from around the world.
Please follow the five prompts below and share your introduction:
1.Name:
2.Location:
3.What I love about being a Local Guide:
4.My favorite thing to explore:
5.Fun Fact about me:
Also, please check:
• Read First: Connect community guidelines.
• Connect FAQ: Your questions answered..
Thank you
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