Hi! 
Thank you so much for the warm welcome and for merging my post into the Introduce Yourself – June 2025 thread. I’m really happy to be part of this amazing community and look forward to connecting with Local Guides from around the world. 
More posts coming soon — cheers from Trincomalee! 
Warm regards,
Nava
Hallo! Ik ben Merijn en ik ben een Local Guide uit IJsselstein.
Hello @Merijnvdzalm
This is to give you a good welcome to local guides connect forum.
May I also kindly inform you that I am merging your post 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).
That said here is A Welcome to connect hand It’s q post designed to quickly show you around he fourm. It will help you as you navigate connect forum.
Have fun,interact,learn and share your knowledge. See you around on the forum.
Happy guiding
Cheers
Hi @fayayolla
Nice to E-meet you here. Hope you are enjoying India. I am here in Liberia and have visited Guinea a number of times.
Keep active and see you around
Happy guiding
Cheers
2.Location: - المنطقة الشرقية - المملكة العربية السعودية - مدينة الخبر
3.What I love about being a Local Guide:
أرشد كل من يستخدم قوقل ماب لمعلومة مفيدة في جميع أرجاء العالم
هذه التجربة منحتني فرصة للتأثير في اختيارات ملايين المستخدمين وساهمت في دعم الأنشطة التجارية ونقل صورة صادقة عن المواقع والمجتمعات.
لكل مرشد محلي: استمر، فمساهماتك قد تصنع فرقًا كبيرًا!
4.My favorite thing to explore:
تقديم المفيد وبفضل ذلك :
وصلت بحمد الله إلى المستوى العاشر في
Google Maps،
وحققت أكثر من 163 مليون مشاهدة لمساهماتي، منها أكثر من 102 مليون مشاهدة للصور التي التقطتها وساهمت بها لتوثيق المواقع والمرافق التي ازورها .
بفضل الشغف بالمكان والتوثيق، حصلت على عدة شارات احترافية تشمل:
مصور محترف – 
مراجع محترف – 
مخرج محترف – 
رائد محترف – 
باحث محترف – 
مساهم جديد
من المواقف التي اتذكرها كنت في احد المواقع الغير مسجله بيانتها في خرائط قوقل واتحدث لصاحب المحل لماذا لا تضيف موقعك في خرائط قوقل لمسعدة الزبائن للوصول للمنشاة بسرعة قال لا اعرف قمت بأخذ صور وبيانات الموقع والاتصال وأضفتها وقال لي كم سعر إضافة الموقع على خرائط قوقل قلت له بدون مقابل خدمة تطوعية وكذلك من المواقف كنت في احد المحلات التجارية فوجدت تعامل ممتاز من قبل البائع فقدمت له شكر في مراجعات المنشاة في خرائط قوقل فتم تكريمه من قبل إدارة المنشاة على تعامله الجيد مع الزبائن .
شكرا لكم وسعيد بالجميع شكرا لكم أصدقائي
Thank you for sharing your inspiring journey, @malhazza! 
I really admire how you helped the shop owner add his location on Google Maps — it’s these small actions that make a big difference for communities. Your contributions and dedication are truly motivating.
Looking forward to learning more from your experiences!
Hi @malhazza
Warmly welcome.
I will merge your introduction to the monthly thread where others also introduce themselves.
Hi, I’m Tim Verbeek – a passionate Level 7 Local Guide from the Netherlands!
Born and raised in the Netherlands, I’ve always had a deep love for discovering new places and sharing my experiences with others. One of my favorite hobbies is traveling the world and posting honest, helpful reviews on Google Maps to guide fellow explorers. Whether it’s a hidden local café or a stunning viewpoint, I love shining a light on the places that make each destination unique. Also i really love it to make pictures of beautiful things i see around me. Above me i posted 2 photo’s of things i love!
So far, I’ve had the chance to visit over 15 countries, including Curaçao (my absolute favorite!), Egypt, Aruba, Indonesia, and many more. I always travel with curiosity and a camera, ready to capture moments and leave detailed reviews, photos, and ratings that help millions of people find their way.
As a Level 7 Local Guide, I’ve contributed hundreds of reviews, uploaded thousands of photos, and answered countless questions — helping to improve the accuracy and richness of Google Maps for everyone.
My next big adventure? Sri Lanka — a country full of culture, wildlife, and tropical beauty, and I can’t wait to explore it and share all the hidden gems I discover.
I believe that travel is one of the best ways to connect with the world, and through Google Maps, I’m proud to be part of a global community that makes exploring easier, smarter, and more fun for everyone.
Let’s keep discovering, one review at the time 
Tim Verbeek
Hi @TimVerbeek1
Welcome and thanks for your great introduction.
I will move your pist to the monthly thread with introductions to keep Connect organized.
Cheers
Hi @Kiranajput244694, @Rkasereka2025, @yogie_pradana91, @Dakhla_excursion, @Lukman23, @Raed.Alromish, @mainak_dasgupta, @CHYSophat, @Cricket, @Moh3, @masumazing, @Charlotte1, @sinanalkhayat, @hungxqt, @Varma, @adslim9, @apurbasocial, @TimoMalinen, @Preachytrooper, @lasaad, @amandae6, @OlgaBurm, @D13G0.N, @sugandhareal, @fayayolla, @adrian.bodrug, @PaquitoPaquete, @HaiPhung, @dan_ger, and @Timetrader a warm welcome to Local Guides Connect! 
Congratulations to everyone on your badge reward! A special shoutout to @mainak_dasgupta, @sinanalkhayat, @Varma, @amandae6, @sugandhareal, @adrian.bodrug, and @Timetrader 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 — June 2025
Attend Meetups Connect with fellow Local Guides
Take Part in Ongoing Activities This Month's Challenges at a Glance
If you’re from India, don’t forget to subscribe to the Local Guides WhatsApp Channel—link in the post!
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!
As a passionate Local Guide, I love exploring new places, sharing helpful reviews, and uploading real and meaningful photos to help people around the world. 
Google Maps has become an essential part of my life—from discovering hidden gems to supporting local businesses. That’s why I’m so excited to be a part of this amazing global community of Local Guides. 
Let’s connect, grow, and make Google Maps even better for everyone!
#LocalGuides #GoogleMaps #Panadura #ProudContributor
Super @chathuramadushan …
Tudi Zame Je Postal Google Maps “Del” Življenja…
Lep Pozdrav Iz Slovenije @Perko
Hello @chathuramadushan
Welcome to the family of Local Guides Connect Community.
I would request you to, please Introduce Yourself — June 2025 on this thread, where you can meet local guides from around the world.
Don’t forget to add your photograph in Landscape Mode (preferably 16:9 Ratio)
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, visit the Community guidelines page.
Hello @chathuramadushan & welcome to Local Guides Connect.
I want to inform you that I’m merging your post to our monthly feature Introduce Yourself — June 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
Terimakasih. Semoga dapat terus berkontribusi dan berkolaborasi
Hi! I’m Hiba 
I’m from Algeria 
What I love about being a Local Guide:
I enjoy sharing helpful information and discovering hidden gems that others might not know about. It feels great to help people make better choices when exploring new places.
My favorite thing to explore:
I love exploring cozy cafés, beautiful nature spots, and local shops that have a unique charm.
Fun Fact about me:
I get super excited when I find a place I’ve never heard of .
About Algeria:
Algeria is the largest country in Africa, (North Africa ) known for its warm hospitality, the vast Sahara Desert, beautiful Mediterranean coastline, and fascinating historical sites. It’s a country full of contrasts
Hello @Hiba
A warm welcome to Local Guides Connect 
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
2.Location: Almería, Spain
3.What I love about being a Local Guide: Sharing my experiences, helping others to improve their visits o travels is something that I love from this program. I try to give all I receive from the people that make me have the best possible experience.
4.My favorite thing to explore: Local restaurants and nature are the most satisfying experiences for me.
5.Fun Fact about me: I enjoy exploring the weirdest things in each city/country. It can be a labirinth, a horror museum, a series/film set… and I always spend one day for this thing during my travels. It is MY MOMENT!!!
Thank you for give me the oportunity of being part of this community.
