Thank you so much
1. Name: Gavin Canon-Phratsachack
2. Location: Minnesota, United States
3. What I love about being a Local Guide: I enjoy informing the community about the places around me.
4. My favorite thing to explore: Mapping niche places and supporting small businesses is what I like to do most.
5. Fun fact about me: I’m also a volunteer map editor on Waze.
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I’m mohit joshi from uttarakhand. I’m professionally wildlife photographer and bird guide in himalaya region.
“Wildlife & Landscape Photographer | 12+ years exploring Uttarakhand, Himachal, Leh, & Ladakh | Organizing bird & wildlife photography tours | Capturing nature’s beauty, one frame at a time | Follow me @mohitjoshi9027 | Let’s explore together! 
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@Joshimohit
Well I like the subject.,
Yesterday evening I took this photo from my backyard let me share with you 
See this is Laughing Dove 
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Hi @Joshimohit,
Welcome to Connect!
Thank you for introducing yourself! For starters, you can tell us more about yourself.
To keep Connect organized and for you to meet other Local Guides, I will merge your post with this month’s Introduce Yourself series.
Visit our Community Guidelines page, to get to know our community!
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Hello Connect! From a Curious Wanderer to a Passionate Local Guide 
Namaste @AngieYC 
I’m thrilled to finally share my journey here — it started with a spark and now feels like a full-blown firework! 
My name is [Your Name], and I’m a Local Guide from New Delhi, India — a city that lives and breathes culture, chaos, charm, and countless untold stories. I began this journey on Connect with an excited heart but slow steps… learning, exploring, and absorbing bit by bit. But today, I feel I’m cruising at full potential, contributing with purpose and passion! 
A little about me:
• I’m someone who loves to roam freely, not always with a destination, but always with a curiosity.
• I’m deeply in love with India’s cultural roots, from the sacred rituals to the vibrant art and ancient architecture — I find magic in it all.
• Whether it’s a hidden temple, a local handicraft bazaar, or a forgotten fort, I make it a point to capture it, understand it, and share it.
• I enjoy listening to music that tells stories and reading books that take me where my feet can’t (yet!).
• Most of all, I love conversations — both online and offline — because every place becomes more special when seen through different perspectives.
What I admire about Connect is how it brings together people from every corner of the globe with one thing in common: the joy of sharing — places, experiences, and truths.
This year, I’m pushing to reach Level 10, host more meaningful meet-ups, and spotlight lesser-known gems of India — places that don’t make it to headlines, but deserve the world’s attention.
From raw street corners to royal palaces, my journey continues — and I’m so excited to walk it alongside this amazing community.
Let’s connect, collaborate, and continue exploring — because every review we write is a story someone else is waiting to read. 
#LocalGuides #ConnectWithCulture #IndiaUnseen #RoamingReader #DelhiToTheWorld
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Hi @AngieYC It is great to be a part of this Thread. I am Khushbu Vakharia and have been on connect since past 3 years now. It has been a beautiful journey connecting with other local guides on connect.
A Fun Fact about me is I love to travel to unique places. Recently, I visited Almaty city in Central Asia. The city is a gem. Do read my stories about the city. thanks
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Hey @Amit it is good to know about you. I always am curious to connect with people who love to explore places. There is so much to see and know from each other.
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Hi, I’m Aditya from Itanagar in India. I’m here on Connect and have just registered for participation on the Local Guides Top 100 Leaderboards. It’s great being a member of this wonderful community!
Hello everyone, I’m Aditya and I’m from Itanagar 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, I’m Aditya from Itanagar in India. I’m here on Connect and have just registered for participation on the Local Guides Top 100 Leaderboards. It’s great being a member of this wonderful community!
Hello everyone, I’m Aditya and I’m from Itanagar 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!
Hi fellow Guides! I’m Mike from Monkton, Maryland, USA. Most of my contributions revolve around fishing, hiking, travel, horses, and all the adventures in between. Looking forward to sharing and learning with this awesome community!
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Hi @MegaMikeJr a very warm welcome to our Local Guides community. This is a place where local guides from all over the world come together to share experiences, tips, and stories about exploring their communities, reviewing places, and contributing to Google Maps.
If you need any assistance please feel free to tag me like this @Shaunak in your post or comment, or message me anytime. Have a nice day. 
Hello @MegaMikeJr
This is to a good welcome to local guides connect forum.
Please may I kindly inform you that since this is an introduction I am merging it into Our monthly introduction thread where you can meet and interact with all local guides on the forum and around the world.
Mind you,feel free to also introduce yourself using the 5 main prompts.
Name:
Location:
What I love about being a Local Guide:
My favorite thing to explore:
Funfact about me:
Feel free to attach a photo of you (In a landscape mode).
Here below is A Welcome hand post. It’s a quick way of showing you around connect forum.
Happy guiding
Cheers
नमस्कार Local Guides परिवार,
मैं Shubham Sharma हूँ और मैं एक Google Local Guide (Level 7) हूँ। मेरा सफर Local Guide के रूप में ना केवल व्यक्तिगत रूप से संतोषजनक रहा है, बल्कि यह लाखों लोगों के लिए उपयोगी जानकारी साझा करने का ज़रिया भी बना है।
मेरा लक्ष्य
Google Maps पर मेरा उद्देश्य है – सटीक, अद्यतन और भरोसेमंद जानकारी प्रदान करना। जब कोई व्यक्ति मेरे द्वारा साझा की गई जानकारी के आधार पर कोई निर्णय लेता है, तो मुझे गर्व महसूस होता है।
मेरे योगदान की झलक
Level 7 Local Guide
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आइए साथ जुड़ें!
Local Guide बनना सिर्फ एक डिजिटल सेवा नहीं, बल्कि समाज के लिए जिम्मेदारी निभाने का एक माध्यम है।
यदि आप भी इस यात्रा का हिस्सा हैं, तो अपने अनुभव साझा करें। और अगर नहीं, तो आज से शुरुआत करें।
धन्यवाद!
#LocalGuides #GoogleMaps #ShubhamSharma #HindiConnectPost #MapsForEveryone
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Hello @Shubhamsharma7979 and Welcome to Local Guides Connect.
I want to inform you that I’m merging your post to our monthly feature Introduce Yourself — July 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.
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,
This is my second account because my first account @FachryMyID was not active due to unsupported Local Guides program using G Suite account.
Hope to contribute as well as I did on my first account who have reached level 10.
Hello everyone!
I’m Muhammad Shahzad, a Level 7 Local Guide from Islamabad & Rawalpindi 
I love reviewing places, posting photos, and helping local businesses grow.
Glad to be part of this awesome Local Guides community!
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Welcome to the community, @muhammad-shehzad
It’s always great to see passionate Local Guides joining in! I’m Sophat from Cambodia 
— a fellow Local Guide and content creator. I love sharing about local places, culture, and using tech to help communities.
Looking forward to seeing your contributions from Islamabad & Rawalpindi. Let’s keep mapping and helping others together!