Introduce Yourself — August 2025


Hi everyone! :waving_hand:

1. Name: Rithyvong EM :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

2. Location: @Phnompenh @Camboodia

3. What I love about being a Local Guide: What I love most about being a Local Guide is contributing by editing photos, adding missing places, and improving Street View so that maps become more accurate and helpful for everyone.

4. My favorite thing to explore: delicious local food, forested mountains, and breathtaking landscapes. I enjoy capturing the beauty of each place and sharing it with the community. :sparkles:

5. Fun fact about me: I once followed Google Maps on a trip, got completely lost, and ended up having one of the most memorable adventures exploring a whole new area.

https://x.com/FVong
My Contribution
Self Introduction

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Nice to meet you Brother @Rthyvong

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Nice to see you too brother! :waving_hand: :waving_hand:

Welcome @Rthyvong thank you for sharing about yourself. It is a good start and on the right path! Please keep posting and sharing us more about what you have done for maps, and I know you have done incredible job!

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Thanks you sister will post more about my ativities to the connect :grinning_face: :grin:

Warning: May contain traces of unicorn magic, questionable dance moves, and a explorer of all unique.

Hi everyone,
My name is Max, and after contributing for a while, I thought it was finally time to properly introduce myself!

I’m a Level 7 aiming for that pin @ level 10 :round_pushpin:Guide based in the vibrant city of Johannesburg. By day, I work in the tech world as a Solutions Architect. I think that professional mindset has definitely shaped how I approach being a Local Guide—I love finding the most elegant or efficient solution, whether that’s for a client’s cloud infrastructure or for someone trying to find the best coffee shop with solid Wi-Fi!

What I love to contribute:
I’m most passionate about reviewing places where quality and experience really shine.
I aim to help out less tech savvy established business owners get online and be confident and safe by collaborations on their GMB profiles and create a data hygiene strategy set in place so that they understand the importance of online saftey too.

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Hello @imLlew welcome to Connect and the Local Guides community. You can Introduce Yourself in this post and get to know other Local Guides from all over the world.

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Herzlich Willkommen @imLlew und viel Erfolg auf dem Weg nach Level 10🙏

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Hi @imLlew

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Hi everyone! :folded_hands: :waving_hand:
I’m Makara AKA (MKR) From Sihanouk Ville AKA (Kampong Som កំពង់សោម)

Reasons for Desiring to Join Local Guide Cambodia

Kindly provide with a concise synopsis of the narrative.
My journey commenced during my tenure at a prominent motorcycle company in Cambodia. I was entrusted with the responsibility of conducting an inspection of the motorcycle branch within our country. At that juncture, I found myself at a loss for direction. Consequently, I initiated a direct message to @SophatCHY


Despite the unexpected nature of the initial response, I persevered, did my own research, and continued to engage with He Content, @SophatCHY. As a result of my diligent efforts, I successfully completed the work that aligned with the company’s objectives.

My unwavering passion for this field compels me to continue contributing valuable information that is not currently available on the map. I diligently remove any inaccuracies, misplaced images, and blocked or inoperative locations. Additionally, I actively add new images to enhance the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the map. Through my efforts, I have achieved a significantly more precise and reliable location.

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Thanks for sharing your inspiring story, @Makara_YEM! :folded_hands:
I still remember our first chat; it’s an honour, and it’s hard to answer, too. It’s a volunteer for real. It’s amazing to see how far you’ve come since then. Your dedication to improving the map, removing inaccuracies, and adding valuable details has made a real difference for our community.

Proud to have you as part of Local Guide Cambodia, and I’m looking forward to many more collaborations together. Keep up the great work.

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Thanks Bong (brother) @SophatCHY :sparkles:

Hello, the Connectors around the world!
I would like to introduce myself, I’m Pheng Seng, a level 7 Local Guide from Cambodia :cambodia:.

I have a lot of favorites, like exploring/hiking, cultural, food, motorbike, adventure, and photography.




Helmet is my best friend & Sunset is a great of mind to relax and be peaceful.


I would like to share with you my heart and respect throughout the 2 pictures below

Fun fact, I love you as a photograph, every single shoot is focused.


Enjoy and connect.

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Hello everyone, I’m Rohan Pawar and I’m from Mumbai in India. I’m here on Connect and I recently signed up for the Top 100 Local Guides Leaderboards and I’m excited to be part of this Community!

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Hi All!

I am Rob Gray, currently a level 7 local guide based in South East London.

I have been penning google reviews for 8 years, but have only recently began taking the craft more seriously!

I love cafes, restaurants, pubs, parks, and other outdoor spaces, as well as having the opportunity to share my knowledge about these with others by being a local guide!

I have arranged a couple of meetups over the next month in London and hope to facilitate more of these in future. Connect with me if you like the sound of what I’m offering!

Rob
Level 7 local guide, London chapter

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Hi @Rohan_Pawar

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Hi @robgray563

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Hello people :waving_hand::waving_hand::waving_hand::waving_hand::waving_hand:

Local guide lvl 8 here from Macedonia, nice to meet you all.

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Hello @rade5588

Welcome to the local guides community

Hi @rade5588

A warm welcome to Local Guides Connect :bouquet:

Please share your introduction as below:
1.Name:
2.Location:
3.What I love about being a Local Guide:
4.My favorite thing to explore:
5.Fun Fact about me:

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Connect FAQ: Your questions answered..

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Here’s all about me!
Exploring eats, hidden gems & family fun in the Sunshine State. Foodie | Explorer | Faith-driven. Let’s discover Central Florida together!
linktr.ee/johnnylouey

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