@K.K.Sharma . Once again welcome my dear friend. U have amazing knowledge about a variety of subjects. U have been awesome as a Quiz master and Sustainability expert. Always nice interacting with you
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Hi @FelixDeWaart, @Melouchka, @0882832242, @vmrqs, @jeremy, @Palloo, @jasvendraparmar, @aamaps, @Salomao, @OleksandrOliinyk, @Fachry_MyID, @CHRANAAWAISRAJPUT, @Etam, @hamid_altahir, @Mahtab, @reply1996, @BASILRAJU, @AnnaR1, @Leslie90, @RJrashmi17, @Helen01, @vburman, @Salanazi5, @Mohammed_kerroumi2, @ErtugrulSERT, @Dima_Getman, @mikebtw, and @Vuthieu a warm welcome to Local Guides Connect! 
Congratulations to everyone on your badge reward! A special shoutout to @vmrqs, @jeremy, @jasvendraparmar, @Anton.S, @reply1996, @AnnaR1, @Salanazi5 and @Vuthieu for the reward of 2 badges ‘New Friend’, and ‘Newly Popular’.
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:
Want to know how to write your post? Check out this helpful guide: New to Connect? Try Using # for Headings
Introduce yourself 
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 Introduce Yourself — July 2025
Attend Meetups Connect with fellow Local Guides
Take Part in Ongoing Activities This Month's Challenges at a Glance
You’re welcome to explore the tutorial available on the tutorial on the Community Guidelines page.
Let’s get to know you!
How did you discover Local Guides Connect?
- After receiving an email
- I discovered Local Guides Connect in a different way
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Keep exploring, keep sharing, and keep guiding! 
Welcome Back and Congratulations!
Hello @atikurrahmanrana, @Anton.S, @Rajkumar1231, and @Faizul061 a big shoutout to each of you for the reward of ‘New Friend’ badge on Local Guides Connect! 
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!
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— 10 years of the Local Guides Program and 20 years of Google Maps —your renewed engagement couldn’t have come at a better time!
Here are some ways to keep the momentum going:
- Introduce Yourself: If you haven’t introduced yourself yet, jump into the July, 2025 ‘Introduce Yourself’ thread.
- Attend Meetups: Find or host virtual/in-person events to connect with other LGs.
- Join Challenges: Check out This Month’s Challenges and take part in the celebration!
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!
Hi mam! 
@AngieYC
This is my introduction — happy to be here!
I’m excited to be a part of the Local Guides Connect community and to learn from so many passionate contributors around the world. Here’s a little about me:
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Name: Daripelli Rahul
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Location: Vemunoor, Mahabubabad, Telangana, India
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What I love about being a Local Guide:
As a Local Guide Level 8, I love helping people through my photos, reviews, and updates on Google Maps. It gives me real satisfaction to know that someone may find a good place or small business just because of my contribution. I believe in supporting local vendors, repair shops, and hidden gems that often go unnoticed. -
My favorite thing to explore:
I enjoy traveling to new and unique places — especially where there’s culture, food, and stories. Whether it’s a railway underbridge with art, an old temple, a village road, or a busy market, I like capturing real moments and sharing them through Maps. I also love exploring food stalls and vibrant street life. -
Fun fact about me:
I watch a lot of movies — it’s one of my biggest hobbies.
I also love traditional Andhra food (Pesarattu and Avakaya are my top favorites!), and I start every morning with idli. Exploring, eating, clicking, and contributing is part of my lifestyle. 
Looking forward to growing with this wonderful community and sharing more from my side of the world!
Hi to @Vit_Ale Alessandro nice 
to meet you nice:heart_exclamation: introduction
Warm regards,
Rahul
Local Guide Level 8
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Welcome to My Local Guide Journey!
About Me:
Hi, I’m Arvin Rana, a proud North Indian Local Guide from the breathtaking state of Himachal Pradesh 
. I’m passionate about exploring and sharing the beauty of my region through photos of:
- Breathtaking mountains
- Vibrant markets
- Cozy hotels and homestays
- Offbeat adventure locations
- Thrilling motorcycle and car rides
My Local Guide Achievements:
Level 10 Badge 
2.3 Crore Views 
What Drives Me:
Adventure, exploration, and sharing my experiences with the community . I’m excited to continue discovering new places and capturing their essence through my photos .
Let’s Explore Himachal Pradesh Together! 
Join me on this journey, and let’s uncover the hidden gems of this beautiful state! 
From the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas to the serene valleys and bustling towns, there’s so much to discover in Himachal Pradesh .
Follow Me:
For more updates, photos, and stories from my adventures 
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Hello @wanderer_spook007 & welcome back 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
Dear all Kindly follow my local guide account and like my reviews and photo of places, please I request you all to do this, please help me dear all. Thank you all
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Please dear all help me by liking my reviews and photos
Hi @sanaullah
Getting followers is often related to the quality of our contributions.
You might not be aware that uploading selfies and group photos is actually against the guidelines. As such photos are less helpful to Maps users because they are primarily interested in the places not faces.
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Hi Mr @sanaullah
Note that you’re welcome to our community.
Indeed as Mr @MortenCopenhagen stated it your uploaded should be following google map’s policies..
And for general and public purpose as we are invited to upload places’s pics and videos to help people regarding their search and direct them on their choices …
Doing in such way to help a lot and I’m sure that you won’t need to ask or invite to follow up your account or like your uploaded..( when it’s useful and helpful people will easily and massively follow up and hit and like it.. and you’ll collect more then asking people to do it …)
I hope those trips could provide you clarity..and help you reconnect as well..
#LG
Hi @sanaullah,
Welcome to Connect!
Thank you for sharing! It will be great to 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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Hi Alessandro,
Great to have you here! Loved reading your introduction, it’s amazing how you blend your passion for scenic hikes and hidden spots with supporting local businesses.
80 million photo views across 39 countries is seriously impressive. And your ability to connect across languages, even with gestures and Google Translate, is such a cool touch. Looking forward to seeing more from you, especially those stunning Swiss peaks.
I’m a passionate explorer, always on the lookout for hidden gems — from quiet parks and historical landmarks to cozy local cafes. I live in Azerbaijan/Ganja city and actively contribute to Google Maps by writing reviews and adding new places.
I’m looking to connect with other Local Guides or enthusiasts who enjoy discovering places, sharing honest feedback, and maybe even organizing meet-ups, photo walks, or small community events in our city.
Let’s build something meaningful together! Feel free to reach out — I’m open to collaboration and ideas.
— Elmar Baghirov
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Hi @Elmar.B
Welcome.
To find fellow local guides in your country / area please see these tips:
https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t/how-to-connect-with-local-guides-in-your-area-7-pro-tips/348728
You may want to edit your title to something like: Seeking LGs in Azerbaijan/Ganja city
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Hi @Elmar.B
From all I’ve heard through your topic..I think your at the right place ( here in the community of local guide s called " connect")
Welcome a board so ..
As Mr @MortenCopenhagen have started with links to direct you ,you need some basic for the integration, well being and know how things work out in the community
..you should consider his suggestion and then hit this “Welcome!” for more…
#LG.
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Hi @Elmar.B,
Welcome to Connect!
Thank you for sharing! 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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Wow! Traveled 39 countries and can speak five languages. That’s super amazing man!
Hello everyone!
My name is Taehun Bang and I have recently become a level 6 Local Guide. I am here to learn from other guides on how to better enhance my words on the review, to learn from more experienced local guides on how to help the local restaurants further, and to put the spotlight on more local businesses.
I originally started the google review due to a sushi restaurant that purposefully sent few gone bad pieces of fish to takeout customers, knowing that they won’t bring the food back(they have gone under since). I have called them to inform them and since they did not know that I spoke Korean, I overheard the owner speaking “so what the f*** does he want?”. I wanted others to avoid such experience, so I posted my review.
Then a week later, I went to a local momo shop in Parkdale and had a completely opposite experience. The owner of the restaurant greeted us with a huge smile, and was very informative with the menu for us. Then he overheard that the next time we come that we wanted to try other specific momos, and he brought us a mixed bag of momos that we wanted to try. When we thanked him and offered to pay, he just wanted us to come back and have a good time in his restaurant. That is when I wanted to take google review more seriously.
If anyone is willing to say hello on this post, I would greatly appreciate it if you can post your “I love this place, but needs more reviewers on board” type of place as well.
I tend to review 10-30 dollar price range restaurants mostly, few 50-100 type of places per year, regardless of which ethnicity food(I weigh over 200lb and I love all food).
I have gone to and reviewed/reviewing four campgrounds this year, and planning on going to two more.
(Taking recommendations on restaurants and campgrounds 
)
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Welcome to the community, @TaehunBang! Thank you for sharing your story. I really appreciate how you support local businesses and speak honestly about both the good and bad experiences. I also write reviews because I want to help people and support local places too.
Looking forward to reading more of your reviews—especially on food and campgrounds!
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Welcome To, Local Guides Connect @TaehunBang
An exclusive community for Local Guides. Here, you can meet, interact, share, and also read the stories from our fellow LGs worldwide, including food & drinks, travel, culture, and many more.
By adding a few more photos, you can make your post more interesting. Here are a few topics to get started with.
Your guide to Local Guide Connect: …
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