I have started to work in this field from 2019 basically…it’s a pleasure to me
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A warm welcome to Connect @anon55940613 
Connect is a place to get to know other Local Guides, plan activities, share your stories, give feedback, and more. Since you’re new to the community, you might want to share a bit about yourself and get to know others in our monthly Introduce Yourself topic.
Please share your introduction as follows:
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..
I am merging your posts here to keep Connect streamlined.
Nama saya Local Guide Level dari
Saya senang berbagi ulasan dan foto tempat-tempat lokal di Google Maps, terutama kuliner dan usaha kecil di sekitar saya. Saya berharap kontribusi saya bisa membantu orang lain mendapatkan informasi yang akurat sebelum berkunjung ke suatu tempat.
Senang bisa bergabung dengan komunitas ini dan belajar bersama.
Salam kenal dan happy mapping!
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Halo @akuntamu, selamat datang di Connect , salam kenal. Sepertinya belum lengkap ya perkenalannya?
Sebagai informasi, saya telah menggabungkan tulisan kenalan Anda ke Introduce yourself February 2026 agar bisa berkenalan dengan sesama Local Guides lainnya.
Hello,
I have just started at this platform. I am a simple local guide with level 6. I need your supports to know and continue in this platform. Wish you guys let me know something about this platform and support me.
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Welcome to our connect community
As you’re a new in the connect forum, please here for the month of February 2026: Introduce Yourself — February 2026
Please read the guidelines and the Local Guides program rules. You can also visit Community Guidelines and 5 Core Values of Connect.
Hi @Sadikul_Islam_Raj @AbdullahAM
I’ve merged your post here, so please enjoy and happy guiding.
Hola comunidad. Agradecido de formar parte de ella. Saludos desde Santiago de Chile. Me gusta viajar en moto, conocer nuevos lugares y brindar información de importancia y franca acerca de los sitios que visito.
Saludos cordiales.
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Welcome to our connect community
As you’re a new in the connect forum, please here for the month of February 2026: Introduce Yourself — February 2026
Please read the guidelines and the Local Guides program rules. You can also visit Community Guidelines and 5 Core Values of Connect.
Hello @CalificadorFiltro
Welcome again. Just to let you know I’ll merge your post into Our monthly introduction thread!!!.
Please go through the topics that our fellow local guide @AbdullahAM shared with you. Hope you’ll find it useful.
Happy guiding
Cheers
“Hello Community!
I am Javed Shaikh, and I describe myself as a ‘Zinda Banda’—someone full of life and passion for exploring the world.
I am incredibly proud to share that I have been an active member of the Google Maps family for the last 12 years. Since the day I started, my energy and excitement for mapping have only grown. My mission has always been simple: to share the ground reality and the honest truth through my lens.
Over this decade-long journey, my contributions have reached a massive milestone of 20 Million views across my photos and videos! It feels amazing to know that my efforts are helping millions of people make better choices every day.
I have a special heart for supporting small businesses and capturing the essence of new places through my photography. For me, every review is a story and every photo is a guide for someone in need.
Let’s continue to map the world together and make it a more connected place!
Happy Mapping,
Javed Shaikh”
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Dear @Zindabanda
Welcome to connect community, we have a Monthly thread for people joining Connect (Introduce Yourself — February 2026), would suggest you introduce yourself in that thread or a connect moderator will merge this post to that thread for you:)
would also request you to go through community guidelines which will help you get started Read first! Connect community guidelines
Happy Guiding:)
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Hello @Zindabanda and Welcome to Local Guides Connect.
I want to inform you that I’m merging your post to our monthly feature Introduce Yourself — February 2026 to you , 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.
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
اللَّهُمَّ إني أتبرأ من حولي وقوتي والتجأ إلى حولك و قوتك. اللَّهُمَّ أعني ولا تُعن عليّ وأنصرني ولا تنصر عليّ واهدني ويسر الهدى ليّ.
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Hi @Alnaif28
Welcome to our connect community
As you’re a new in the connect forum, please here for the month of February 2026: Introduce Yourself — February 2026
Please read the guidelines and the Local Guides program rules. You can also visit Community Guidelines and 5 Core Values of Connect.
Hello @Alnaif28 and Welcome to Local Guides Connect.
I want to inform you that I’m merging your post to our monthly feature Introduce Yourself — February 2026 to you , 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.
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
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Thanks sir
Hi from Miramar, FL – DrKT here, prescribing tacos and street eats! 
Name: KT
Location: Miramar, Florida (South Florida vibes – ready to explore from Miami to Fort Lauderdale and beyond)
What I love about being a Local Guide: Sharing the real scoop on eateries so people skip the tourist traps and find the spots locals rave about. Nothing beats helping someone discover that perfect taco or hidden gem! Plus, the community here inspires me to level up my contributions.
My favorite thing to explore: Street eats, global flavors in local spots, and turning food hunts into adventures. By day I’m a nephrologist (kidney doc) healing kidneys; by night, deadlifting heavy to EDM, globe-trotting for authentic street food, and making every workout feel like a party. Life’s too short for bland food or boring routines!
Fun Fact: My Google Maps intro says it all: “Hi, I’m Dr. K, MD prescribing tacos over tantrums.” 
Whether it’s a killer Cuban sandwich in Hialeah or fresh ceviche somewhere new, I’m all about flavor-packed discoveries.
Looking forward to connecting with fellow Guides, swapping tips on South Florida eats, photo hacks, or just geeking out over Maps contributions.
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Hai teman-teman! 
Saya Juin Sinurat, seorang Local Guide yang suka jalan-jalan dan berbagi cerita tentang tempat yang saya kunjungi. Lewat pengalaman pribadi, saya mencoba memberikan gambaran tentang suatu tempat mulai dari suasananya, hal menariknya, sampai tips kecil yang mungkin berguna.
Apa yang Membuat Saya Menjadi Pemandu Lokal
Saya menjadi Pemandu Lokal karena percaya bahwa pengalaman langsung dari pengunjung sangat berharga. Dengan berbagi ulasan, foto, dan cerita, saya ingin membantu sesama penjelajah menemukan tempat yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan mereka—baik untuk berwisata, bersantai, maupun sekadar mencoba hal baru.
Fakta Menarik Tentang Saya
- Suka menjelajah tempat baru dan mengamati detail kecil yang sering terlewat
- Menikmati berbagi pengalaman yang jujur dan apa adanya
- Percaya bahwa setiap tempat memiliki cerita unik untuk dibagikan
Semoga cerita yang saya bagikan bisa membantu kamu menemukan tempat yang pas untuk dikunjungi. Senang bisa bergabung dan berbagi pengalaman di Local Guides Connect. Yuk, saling berbagi dan eksplor bareng!
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Hi @Juinsinurat
Welcome to Connect.
I have moved your introduktion to the monthly thread where you can meet fellow new comments. Say I to some of them.
https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t/introduce-yourself-february-2026/505610
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