Hi, welcome to Rauma - Finland.
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Hey @Lam_Huynh, welcome to the Connect community! 
Sending a big hello all the way from India. That is an absolutely gorgeous and vibrant photo of Old Rauma! Always great to see a fellow Level 8 guide join the forum. Looking forward to seeing more of your amazing clicks and Street View contributions from Finland. Happy mapping! 
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Hi Ayaanali,
I am new here in the Local Guides Connect, will learn how to contribute more.
thanks for your welcome msg
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Hello @Lam_Huynh 
It’s your first time on connect !!! If you don’t mind, could you please introduce yourself using the format 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:
A landscape photo of you with a brief description.
May I inform you that I’ll endeavour to merge your post into our Monthly introduction. We do this to keep connect organised and tidy.
Welcome to connect and hope you feel welcome always to interact here. Here is A welcome to connect hand . It’s a topic written with newbies in mind. Hope you like and find it useful.
Happy guiding
Cheers
I just joined! Looking forward to meeting you all.
I am trying to be a good photographer along with finding new places. Here is one of my photography shot from Dresden, Germany.
Hi all.
Greating from Indonesia, an archipelago country, know as Jamrud Khatulistiwa
Along my trip to several places, its always makes me realized, how beautiful my country was
Lets visit Indonesia 
Nice to meet you & see u around 
Hello @Giesaja
It’s your first time on connect !!! If you don’t mind, could you please introduce yourself to us using the format 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:
A landscape photo of you with a brief description.
May I inform you that I’ll endeavour to merge your post into our Monthly introduction. We do this to keep connect organised and tidy.
Welcome to connect and hope you feel welcome always to interact here. Here is A welcome to connect hand . It’s a topic written with newbies in mind. Hope you like and find it useful.
Happy guiding
Cheers
Due to the Microsoft policy change my mail id connected with Google maps is not working. How to change the mail id with all my points.
Kia Ora everyone!
Greetings from New Zealand!
Great to be in the community and I am looking forward to share more great spots that we have in New Zealand, especially in the Southern Island.
The thing that we explore will be a tracking spot with gorgeous scenary! (all tracking spots are free here ), and some hidden gem place to create a stunning photo or film as I am a cinematographer.
Cheers! 
Tanzania is one of the African countries that has many national parks, game reserves, mountains lakes, rivers, hot springs , different species of birds, delicious food and so on. Is a place you want to visit. Karibu
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Hello @Eva2017-2019
Welcome back to connect again. It’s been years since you last commented or interacted here. Your last post here in 2019 was also About hotels !!!
Would you like to formally introduce yourself to us on Introduce Yourself — June 2026. Moreover please kindly go through this article about Topics on connect. That should help know the varieties of topics you can write on connect.
See you around on connect
Happy guiding
Cheers
Hello everyone!
My name is Vasilii Bernshtein, and I currently live in Catalonia, Spain.
Four years ago, my family and I moved to Catalonia, and since then we have been actively exploring both this beautiful region and the rest of Spain. We enjoy discovering local restaurants, museums, beaches, historic towns, mountain trails, and hidden places that are often overlooked by tourists.
I am passionate about outdoor activities, especially mountain biking and swimming. Through Google Maps, I like sharing detailed reviews, photos, and practical information that can help other travelers and local residents discover interesting places and make informed decisions.
Another area that is important to me is community building. I am actively involved in developing and supporting the local naturist community in Spain, helping people connect through a healthy lifestyle, respect for nature, and outdoor recreation.
One of the things I enjoy most as a Local Guide is that every review can help someone have a better experience, whether they are looking for a great restaurant, a quiet beach, a cycling route, or a cultural attraction.
I look forward to meeting other Local Guides and learning from your experiences around the world!
Best regards,
Vasilii Bernshtein https://bernshtein.phd
My name is HOANG NHAT ANH.
I am from Vietnam. 
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Hello @NHATANH2021
We are thrilled that you want to introduce yourself and welcome to connect forum. Could you please use the format 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:
A landscape photo of you with a brief description.
May I inform you that I’ll endeavour to merge your post into our Monthly introduction. We do this to keep connect organised and tidy.
Meanwhile, I will endeavour to share a necessary welcome topic with you.A welcome to connect hand. It’s a topic written with newbies in mind. It’s a quick way of orientation and showing you around. Hope you find it useful.
See you around on the forum. Feel free to interact as best as possible. Ask questions, comment on posts, remember to give thumbs up 
on posts you like.
Happy guiding
Cheers
Hello, I am Sattar, a new member of this group from Iran, and I am happy.
Hello and welcome to Local Guides Connect! @Sattarm
It’s great to have you here with us. Before you start exploring the community, we recommend checking out these useful topics:
We’d also love to hear a little about you. Feel free to introduce yourself and meet other Local Guides in our monthly introduction section.
To keep the introductions together in one place, I will merge your post with the monthly thread.
1. Name: William (bitbybit)
2. Location: Stockholm, Sweden
3. What I love about being a Local Guide: I love that I can give back to my community by helping others find the best spots in Stockholm. There’s something really satisfying about writing an honest review and knowing it helped someone discover a great café or avoid a tourist trap. It also pushes me to actually explore more of my own city.
4. My favorite thing to explore: Hidden neighborhood gems — the tiny bakeries, street art corners, and waterfront spots that most visitors never find. Stockholm has so many beautiful islands and neighborhoods like Södermalm and Djurgården that reward curious explorers.
5. Fun Fact about me: I’ve lived in Stockholm for several years but still discover new places almost every week! My personal challenge is to review at least one new place every weekend. 
Kolkata city of joy capital of India at the year of 1907 all major thing howrah bridge
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Hello @Mjain464
It’s your first time on connect !!! If you don’t mind, could you please introduce yourself to us using the format 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:
A landscape photo of you with a brief description.
May I inform you that I’ll endeavour to merge your post into our Monthly introduction. We do this to keep connect organised and tidy.
Welcome to connect and hope you feel welcome always to interact here. Here is A welcome to connect hand . It’s a topic written with newbies in mind. Hope you like and find it useful.
Happy guiding
Cheers