About your experience -
Local Guides and maps users can have different experiences on the businesses, and that’s where the review panel comes into the play.
We Local Guides, are here to appreciate good stories and their journey’s thought-out in the time.
Hope to see you around.
Hi @TaehunBang
Also a big welcome from me.
I will merge your post into the monthly into post found here.
Cheers
Hi
Hope you are doing well 
My name is Zeeshan Zafar. I am from Chakwal Pakistan. I am a local guide 7 (pretty close to becoming local guide 8). Chakwal is a town type city with approximately 2 million people. There was opportunity to add places, businesses and restaurants on maps. I decided to add these and their information on maps. I got pretty decent response.
I would love to meet other local guides from Pakistan and abroad!
Thanks
Zeeshan Zafar
Nice to meet you, and welcome to Connect.
There are many local guides in Pakistan. So I believe you will be in for a treat.
Please see these tips on finding fellow local local guides.
Also, I will move your introduction to the monthly thread where you can meet other new LGs.
Cheers
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Hi, I’m Bikash_Karmakar from Dhaka in Bangladesh. 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!
I have visited 7 countries, Level-9 contributor over 30 million photo views. I am inspired to contribute more.
@Vit_Ale sei poliglotta come io!! E complimenti per tutti quelli viaggi che hai fatto! benvenuto tra noi i Local Guides 
Hi @ecehuner, @sidds, @Sbnaik28, @KevParkin, @HelgaSchuster9677.R, @Harsh946595, @lontong.stroong, @vetri_006, @dbasulto, @Cat_the_Brat, @BabaD, @Itchy_Feet_Explorer, @serahkassim, @abdulghaforrahimi, @QuinTekno, @DaniW42, @MissMaisie, @Thomas.KM, @fabianmelouy, @Cocola, @1119b_nido, @ZeeshanZafar, @TaehunBang, @ricardo_fritz, and @Muwaqir_yaseen a warm welcome to Local Guides Connect! 
Congratulations to everyone on your badge reward! A special shoutout to @KevParkin, @lontong.stroong, @BabaD, @fabianmelouy, @1119b_nido, and @TaehunBang 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!
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?
Keep exploring, keep sharing, and keep guiding! 
Welcome Back and Congratulations!
Hello @Osman-X, @msharma20, @redcomet, @cryocide 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 and welcome @amvzokdyck .
Well done about the introduction..I just think will tag @AngieYC to handle it …
That said @amvzokdyck should know that here in the community everyone is welcome and must feel it that’s why ill invite you to check this link" Welcome! " for further informations regarding how things are working out here…
Thanks!
#LG
Hello @amvzokdyck
Thank you for the introduction and a heart felt welcome to you. I often share A Welcome Hand shake post with newusers. It’s a quick way of orientation or showing you around connect forum. You’ll find it useful.
I am merging your post into our July monthly introduction thread. 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).
See you around and happy.
Cheers
I’m Najou.jojo, a Local Guide from Algeria 
, Level 7 and growing!
I love exploring new places, sharing authentic reviews, and capturing beautiful moments with my camera 
My passions are cuisine, travel, and nature – and I truly enjoy helping others discover the best spots around them.
I believe that every contribution can make a difference.
So happy to be part of this amazing global community 
#NajouJojo #LocalGuide #Level7 #ConnectLiveDream
Wow @Najou.jojo , that’s so inspiring! Your passion for sharing and exploring truly shines through
Keep up the amazing work as a Local Guide – the community is lucky to have you!
Let’s keep exploring and making a difference together 
#KeepGuiding #Inspiration"
Hi @Najou.jojo
Very welcome to Connect. I hope you will make a lot of friends and have fun here on Connect.
I moved your introduction to the monthly thread where you can meet other new comers.
Thank you so much @Hashi_sho!
Your kind words mean a lot to me
I’m truly happy to be part of this amazing community, and I look forward to discovering more and contributing even better!
Let’s keep guiding and inspiring
#LocalGuide #ProudToShare
Thank you so much @MortenCopenhagen for the warm welcome!
I’m happy to be part of this amazing community and look forward to connecting with others here
Welcome to the community!
Nice to meet you!
Happy guiding from Algeria !
Milestone Unlocked on Google Maps!
In just 1 month, 5 of my photos have each crossed 1 Lakh+ views – with one even hitting 4.4 Lakhs+! 
Locations featured:
Vidyasahayak Bharti Karyalay
Government Primary Schools
Public Spaces Across Gujarat
Your views, support, and reactions keep me motivated to share more local gems and contribute to the community! 
Total Impact:
585 Photos
120 Reactions
1.58 Million Views
#LocalGuides #GoogleMaps #MillionViews #PhotoViews #ExploreGujarat #SupportLocal #GoogleLocalGuide
Hi @Np45
Congratulations 
It’s fine the way it’s going on your side.. those achievements!..
Note that you’re welcome a board.( Here on connect) …
I think with that specific status you should hit this “Welcome @!” for integration with the community..
Thanks.
#LG.
