Introduce Yourself — June 2024

[MoniDi]

Hi everyone! Welcome to Local Guides Connect. Please take a moment to introduce yourself to our community.

As “Introduce Yourself” threads can be lengthy, we start a new one each month and lock past threads. You can check previous threads, like May’s, to see who recently joined and where they’re from. We’ll merge any “I’m new” and “Hello world” posts we find elsewhere with this thread to keep things organized.

Do you want to be featured in our monthly Introduce Yourself posts**?** Share your introduction in the comments, following the five prompts below, and a horizontal photo of yourself (in landscape mode). The best introductions will be considered for future Introduce Yourself posts. Please note: Your response may be edited for clarity. By taking part in this challenge, you agree to allow us to share your answers and photo(s) publicly here on Connect.

This month, meet @lamcao ! July is a Local Guide Level 8, and here’s what she shared.

Hello world. I’m new!!!

1. Name: Lam Cao (you can call me July)

2. Location: Tây Ninh, Vietnam

3. What I love about being a Local Guide: The opportunity to share my firsthand knowledge and experiences with the community. Additionally, being part of the Local Guide community connects me with like-minded individuals who share a passion for exploration and a commitment to making our neighborhoods vibrant and well-informed.

4. My favorite thing to explore: Being able to contribute reviews, photos, and insights about local businesses, attractions, and hidden gems allows me to help others discover and enjoy the best that my area has to offer. It’s a rewarding experience knowing that my contributions can make a positive impact on someone’s visit or decision.

5. Fun fact about me: I absolutely love the local cuisine of the city I’m living in and I want to share all these delicious and proudly crafted dishes with the world.

Nice to meet you, everyone!

Nice to meet you too, July! Local Guides, don’t miss the chance to say hi to July in the comments below and share your introduction, too.

[GAZZA1974]

Hey folks I’m Gary from Glasgow United Kingdom.Scotland. I’m trying to find friends to connect with and chat

[AdamGT]

Hi @lamcao and so nice to learn about you and what a great photo of yourself at the foot of the Buddhist Statue that you have shared. The flowers are indeed beautiful and make that otherwise overcast looking day at the Ba Den Mountain, look like the place to be!

While I have been to Vietnam several times, I myself haven’t been to Tây Ninh but certainly enjoy the delicious Vietnamese dishes both there and home here in Australia.

[Kumaarsantosh]

Thanks @MoniDi for introducing July in the month of June. This is what is forward thinking.

Hearty congratulations @lamcao for getting featured in the ‘Introduce Yourself’ series. Its great to know about you. The photograph is well potrayed surrounded by the beautiful flowers and reiterating the message to the world:

“बुद्धं शरणं गच्छामि, धम्मम् शरणम् गच्छामि”

(I take refuse in the Buddha, I take refuge in the Dharma.)

[TusharSuradkar]

Nice to know about you @lamcao and congratulations on featuring

[ShailendraOjha]

Same here dear @lamcao nice to meet you & would you like to join us TRAC 2024 meet-up in Hindi if you join & ask to our MAP expert any questions about Road edit & MAP related questions i believe they best to assist in English language!

Post link:-

General-Discussion/TRAC-2024-Mid-Event-Virtual-Meet-up-in-Hindi-Presentation-by/td-p/3761275

thankyou very much dear @MoniDi to introduce our connect community

[SholaIB]

Thank you @MoniDi for starting the June introduction thread.

Hello @lamcao nice to meet you and know more about you. Your photo is quite beautiful as well. If I may ask,please tell us one local cuisine in your city?

Happy guiding

Cheers

[Vivekphd]

Hello Google Guides’ Verse,

My name is Dr. Vivek Manoharan, a scientist and entrepreneur based in Singapore and Coimbatore, India. In today’s world filled with materialistic pursuits and social anxiety, the Google Guides program has given me a different focus: to identify, explore, help, share, and have fun. I love nature, long walks, fun, food (not food porn), history, and places that help me relax and connect.

Thank you Google Guides program! I’m currently at level 8, and counting!

To my friends and fellow guides, let’s be the “Zen” ones in this world filled with social status anxiety.

(Written with the help of Gemini AI)

[RaviSharma111]

नमस्ते @lamcao ,

आपको कनेक्ट फैमिली में देखकर खुशी हुई

स्वागतम

आइए मैं आपके साथ कुछ और उपयोगी लिंक साझा करता हूं जो कनेक्ट पर आपके भविष्य के पोस्ट के लिए उपयोगी होंगे।

1. अपने आप को सहज बनाने और कनेक्ट का सर्वोत्तम उपयोग करने का तरीका समझने के लिए कनेक्ट करने के लिए आपका गाइड ।

2. मैं यहां कनेक्ट पर बेहतरीन सामग्री लिखने का तरीका जानने के लिए कनेक्ट पर एक पोस्ट कैसे लिखूं ।

3. मैं कनेक्ट पर मूल सामग्री दिशानिर्देशों का पालन कैसे करूं, यह सुनिश्चित करने के लिए कि यहां कनेक्ट पर मूल सामग्री दिशानिर्देशों का पालन किया जाए।

4. कनेक्ट पर फोटो अपलोड करने के लिए ये लिंक कनेक्ट पर फोटो अपलोड करते हैं

और अपनी फोटोग्राफी के माध्यम से कहानी कैसे बताएं ।

यह सारी जानकारी आपकी बहुत काम आएगी , मुझे उम्मीद है भविष्य में आपसे और अच्छी-अच्छी , तस्वीर एवं जगह देखने को मिलेंगे

आपको किसी सहायता की आवश्यकता है तो आप हमेशा हमारे हेल्प डेस्क का संदर्भ ले सकते हैं ।

धन्यवाद

[Maximilianozalazar]

@MoniDi una gran presentación, @lamcao felicitaciones por este logro

[GasparKaren]

Welcome to this beloved community full of valuable information that is Local Guides.

[Imran0]

• Loc : satna madhyapradesh
• Bharhut nagar chauraha
• Sweets and ice cream and coffee and other snacks
• You can buy and treat your friends with blessings , different of menu

[JitendraKumarprasa]

Wonderful points Buddhist studies the history of good documentry international topics

[JitendraKumarprasa]

Wonderful information @MoniDi introducing 2024 local guides connect moderator

So today celebrate environment of days smoke free carbon dioxide free earth of save New plants provided by Earth New generation so happy

[rosanabtl]

Seja bem vinda @lamcao ! Linda sua foto aos pés do monumento e o colorido das flores ´são destaques a parte. Agradeço @MoniDi por nos apresentar-la.

Minhas suadações de felicidade e paz.

[KashifMisidia]

Hello @Imran0

Welcome to Local Guides Connect.

That’s great to see you in Connect Family

I want to let you know that

I m moving your post in a Ongoing Post : Introduce Yourself - June 2024. (Click on the Link)

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 we can use to write a caption.

I also wanted to recommend to you, check Your Guide to Connect for more information on what topics are discussed here,

&

how to choose topics for your posts , and many more

great tips.

Thank you

[KashifMisidia]

Hello @GAZZA1974

Welcome to Local Guides Connect.

That’s great to see you in Connect Family

I want to let you know that

I m moving your post in a Ongoing Post : Introduce Yourself - June 2024. (Click on the Link)

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 we can use to write a caption.

I also wanted to recommend to you, check Your Guide to Connect for more information on what topics are discussed here,

&

how to choose topics for your posts , and many more

great tips.

Thank you

[NiTHiN17]

Hi everyone,

1. Name : Nithin

2. Location : Palakkad, Kerala, India

I hail from the beautiful town of Palakkad in Kerala, a place known for its lush landscapes and rich cultural heritage.

3. What I love about being a Local Guide : I love contributing to Google Maps because it gives me a sense of fulfillment knowing that I’m helping others. Whether it’s adding new places, writing reviews, or sharing photos, each contribution feels like a small way to assist people I may never meet in finding their way, discovering new spots, and making informed choices.

4. My favorite thing to explore : I have a deep appreciation for nature’s beauty. I enjoy exploring diverse landscapes, from tranquil beaches to majestic mountains. Capturing these stunning views and sharing them with others is something I find incredibly rewarding.

5. Fun fact about me : Whenever I visit a new place, my first instinct is to take out my phone and start capturing photos. It’s my way of preserving memories and sharing the beauty of different locations with others.

Looking forward to connecting with fellow Local Guides and sharing our adventures!

[JitendraKumarprasa]

1. NAMASTE LOCAL GUIDES

2. I AM JITENDRA KUMAR MAHENDRA PRASAD

3. LOCATION : INDIA FROM MUMBAI MAHARASHTRA

4. LEVEL. : 8

5. I HAVE STUDENT MASTERS OF SCIENCE ORGANIC. CHEMISTRY

6. SO STUDY TIMES

7. WE’VE INTRODUCED A FEW TOPIC DISCUSSION BOARDS TO MAKE CARBON DIOXIDE FREE EASIER FOR LOCAL GUIDES LIKE YOU TO FIND THE POSTS YOU CARE ABOUT MOST. NOW, YOU CAN MORE EASILY DISCOVER EXCITING CONTENT ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL, FOOD & DRINK, MEETUPS, LOCAL STORIES, HOW-TOS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.

8. YOU CAN EVEN CUSTOMIZE YOUR CONNECT HOMEPAGE WITH THE TOPICS THAT INTEREST YOU MOST. TO SUBSCRIBE TO A TOPIC, SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THE TOPIC PAGE AND ADD IT TO YOUR HOMEPAGE. YOU CAN ALWAYS UPDATE YOUR INTERESTS IN MY SETTINGS.

9. HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM EACH TOPIC SECTION

PHOTOGRAPHY

10…HERE, YOU’LL DISCOVER POSTS ABOUT IMPROVING YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS, SEE STUNNING PHOTOS LOCAL GUIDES HAVE CAPTURED, READ INTERVIEWS WITH PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS, AND MORE.

11. USE THIS BOARD TO SHARE A 360 PHOTO YOU TOOK ON A RECENT TRIP OR TO ASK FOR ADVICE ON TAKING BEAUTIFUL SHOTS WITH YOUR PHONE.

TRAVEL

12. HERE, YOU’LL FIND INFORMATION ABOUT EXCITING PLACES, RECEIVE TRAVEL RECOMMENDATIONS, GET ADVICE ON TAKING SOLO TRIPS, AND MORE. ALWAYS PLANNING YOUR NEXT CONNECT WITH OTHER LOCAL GUIDES WHO LOVE TO EXPLORE NEW PLACES.

13. IT’S ALSO A GREAT PLACE FOR YOU TO TELL OTHER LOCAL GUIDES WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT WHERE YOU LIVE! GIVE THEM TIPS ON PLACES TO GO AND SIGHTS TO SEE WHEN THEY’RE IN TOWN.

FOOD & DRINK

14. HERE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT FOODS FROM DIFFERENT CULTURES, DISCOVER AMAZING RESTAURANTS AROUND THE WORLD, TOUR CAFES, AND MORE. THIS SECTION IS FOR LOCAL GUIDES WHO LOVE LEARNING ABOUT, LOOKING AT, AND TALKING ABOUT FOOD.

15. SHARE YOUR RECENT DINING EXPERIENCE AT A NEW RESTAURANT OR POST PHOTOS OF A MEAL YOU MADE THAT’S POPULAR IN YOUR COUNTRY.

MEET-UPS

16. HERE, YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT MEET-UPS HOSTED BY LOCAL GUIDES LIKE YOU. A MEET-UP IS AN INFORMAL GET-TOGETHER WITH OTHER LOCAL GUIDES IN YOUR AREA. IT’S A WAY FOR LOCAL GUIDES TO EXPLORE THEIR CITIES, MAKE NEW FRIENDS, AND TRY NEW PLACES.

17. SHARE A LINK TO YOUR MEET-UP PAGE TO ENCOURAGE OTHER LOCAL GUIDES TO JOIN OR WRITE A POST RECAPPING ONE YOU’VE ALREADY HOSTED—ALONG WITH SOME GREAT PHOTOS.

LOCAL STORIES

18. HERE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT LOCAL GUIDES AROUND THE GLOBE WHO ARE MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, EFFORTS TO IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY, AND MORE. WHETHER YOU’RE ON A MISSION TO SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT OR WANT MAKE IT EASIER FOR PEOPLE IN WHEELCHAIRS TO GET AROUND, THIS SECTION WAS CREATED FOR LOCAL GUIDES WHO ARE ADVOCATES IN THEIR COMMUNITY.

19. WRITE A POST TO INSPIRE OTHERS TO JOIN YOUR CAUSE OR SHARE TIPS FOR WAYS PEOPLE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR LOCAL NEIGHBORHOODS.

HOW-TOS

20. HERE, YOU CAN GET INFORMATION ON HOW TO WRITE HELPFUL REVIEWS, WAYS TO GUIDE OTHERS IN YOUR AREA, AND MORE. YOU’LL LEARN HOW TO BECOME AN EVEN BETTER MAPPER AND HELP NEWBIES DISCOVER WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A LOCAL GUIDE.

21. USE THIS SECTION TO ASK QUESTIONS OR SHARE FEEDBACK ABOUT THE LOCAL GUIDES PROGRAM AND CONNECT.

MY INTRODUCTION LINK VIDEO

https://youtu.be/77JQsDIy9G0?si=TA1d9G-7rX_NVkoY

HIGHLIGHTS

SO THANKS AND

NAMASTE

[Abdusamadparakkatt]

Traveling and food choosing anymore

First options and suggest and check

Only one platform google map

I like it map

Very useful