Introduce Yourself — July 2025

Hi @Aniq2dm
Welcome back to Local Guides Connect :handshake:

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:

Also, please check:
Read First: Connect community guidelines.
Connect FAQ: Your questions answered..

Thank you

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World

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Hi @World
Welcome to Local Guides Connect :handshake:

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:

Also, please check:
Read First: Connect community guidelines.
Connect FAQ: Your questions answered..

Thank you

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Salam kenal. LocalGuide dari Indonesia

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Hi @naufalilhams

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:

Also, please check:
Read First: Connect community guidelines.
Connect FAQ: Your questions answered..

Thank you

I just signed up as a Local Guide. Thanks Google

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Hi @Chechel and welcome to the Local Guides program and to this community.

I’d like to suggest that you look at introducing yourself in our monthly Introduce Yourself post and follow the format shown there.

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Hello @Chechel
Welcome to our Connect Community!
As you’re a new in the connect forum, please introduce yourself here Introduce Yourself — July 2025.

Please read the guidelines and the Local Guides program rules. You can also visit Community Guidelines and 5 Core Values of Connect.

Welcome to the system @Chechel. May you have many happy days ahead.

Hello @Chechel
Welcome to our Connect Family!

Hi @Chechel

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:

Also, please check:
Read First: Connect community guidelines.
Connect FAQ: Your questions answered..

Thank you

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1.Name: Madhav Dihora
2.Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
3.What I love about being a Local Guide: Help and Contribute to Local Community
4.My favorite thing to explore: Unseen Places
5.Fun Fact about me: Adventure and Travel in my veins

Hi everyone! :waving_hand:t2:

I’m Gina, a Local Guide from Bogor, Indonesia. I love exploring new places, trying new food, and sharing my experiences here.:woman_fairy:t2:

I enjoy taking photos and writing honest reviews to help others decide where to go next.

Can’t wait to learn from you all and discover more cool spots! :globe_showing_europe_africa::sparkles:

Hello @gnarhee 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 :slightly_smiling_face:

Tagging my friend from Bogor @DeeDesty
Bogor - The Rain City

Thank you

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Manikganj Manikganj Page

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:glowing_star:Hi @Maryna, @Kareeem, @Thdang64, @ajdeveloper, @Engpanhavuthy, @Makara_YEM, @Rohithegde27, @ViasnaPhon, @JodyBunting, @Meheraz, @Juqn326, @dersogenannte, @anon56347739, @rd4, @valterfrancisco, @Noam_TP, @Saeed.hediyeh, @sillyjones, @anastasiya.bialova, @Shimanov, @mhmwdkhlyfhbdalal871, @Marry, @BabithaJoyful, @othmane-ouk, @lamsoton, @Twila, @Classfather01, @37Gulzar, @Mikelaj, @Abonaji, and @Aktarul.IslamDalim a warm welcome to Local Guides Connect! :glowing_star: :tada:

Congratulations to everyone on your badge reward! A special shoutout to @Maryna, @Thdang64, @ajdeveloper, @Rohithegde27, @JodyBunting, @dersogenannte, @anon56347739, @rd4, @mhmwdkhlyfhbdalal871, @othmane-ouk, and @Aktarul.IslamDalim for the reward of 3 badges ‘New Friend’, ‘Newly Popular’ and New Writer.

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:Want to know how to write your post? Check out this helpful guide: New to Connect? Try Using # for Headings
: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 — July 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:This Month's Challenges at a Glance

: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
0 voters

:globe_showing_europe_africa: Keep exploring, keep sharing, and keep guiding! :sparkles:

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:glowing_star: Welcome Back and Congratulations! :glowing_star:

Hello @SengPheng, @Debabrat_07, @Chriswilliamsinc, @HokSambath, @Dilpreetsaggu, and @Ritul12 a big shoutout to each of you for the reward of ‘New Friend’ badge** on Local Guides Connect! :handshake::blue_heart:

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 July, 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!

: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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جی ٹھیک ہے میں انشاللہ ان باتو کا خیال کرو گا

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Hello @SharmaK nice to know you

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Hi!
Fellow local guide in Bali!
I aim to gather local guides in Bali and establish a local guide community to share, connect, and collaborate.
If any of you are Local Guides in Bali, I want to connect and start something great. Feel free to reach me!

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