Introduce Yourself — June 2026

Hallo @KashifMisidia

●Name: Ali Alshikh Ahmad

●Location: Bremen, Germany

●Helping people discover the best spots and sharing my honest experiences to guide travelers and food lovers.

● I love exploring new restaurants, trying different foods, and visiting tourist attractions.

●I can spend hours just walking around new city exploring its hidden streets.

●A landscape photo of me enjoying a cup of coffee at an outdoor cafe surrounded by beautiful green trees.

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Hello @Friendzamrita , welcome to connect forum.

Also, thanks for joining with West Bengal Local Guides community

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That’s great @AbnKarnaz
Nice to meet you :blush:

Thank you @AlexandreCampbell for tagging.

Assalam Walaikum @Ahmad16m006 and welcome to Local guides Connect.

۔ آپ بھی یہاں اپنے کھانے ، سفر ، نئی جگہوں ، اور خاص طور پر اپنے ملک کی ایسی جگہوں کا تعارف کروا سکتے ہیں جو دنیا کی نظر سے ابھی تک اوجھل ہیں۔

یہاں اس فورم پر ضروری نہیں کہ آپ انگریزی زبان میں لکھیں بلکہ آپ اردو میں بھی پوسٹ لکھ سکتے ہیں مگر تصویریں خوبصورت اور معیاری استعمال کیجےگا تاکہ آپ کی پوسٹ پرکشش نظر آئے ۔

ان لنکس کو کلک کرکے دیکھئے

Read first! Connect community guidelines

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How to tell a story through your photography.

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Search کو استعمال کرتے ھوۓ آپ لوگوں کی پوسٹس دیکھ سکتے ہیں کہ یہاں کس طرح کی پوسٹس لوگ کرتے ہیں اور کیا چیز پسند کی جاتی ہے ۔
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Hello everyone,

My name is Hossain Mohammad Helal, and I am a Bangladeshi citizen currently living and working in Singapore as a Project Manager.

I enjoy traveling, exploring new places, and sharing my experiences through Google Maps. Being a Local Guide allows me to help others discover interesting destinations, restaurants, hotels, and attractions while also contributing useful information to the community.

One of my favorite travel memories is visiting Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium. I was truly impressed by the beautiful historic buildings and unique architecture surrounding the square. The atmosphere, history, and stunning design of the buildings made it one of the most memorable places I have ever visited.

So far, I have traveled to several countries across Asia, Europe, and Oceania, and I love sharing reviews and photos to help fellow travelers make informed decisions.

I am excited to be part of the Local Guides Connect community and look forward to learning from and connecting with Local Guides from around the world.

Thank you, and happy exploring!

Hossain Mohammad Helal

Singapore

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Hello @MohammadHelal

Welcome to local guides connect forum. Congratulations for your first badge as well. You got your first like !!!

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 topic ! 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 :+1:t3: on posts you like.

Happy guiding

Cheers

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Halo saya orang baru,disini salam hormat dari saya.sekian terimakasih.

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Welcome to connect.

I’m moving your short into to the monthly intro thread where you can say hi to fellow newcomers.

https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t/introduce-yourself-june-2026/520695

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Hi everyone, my name is Tre V Circle.

I’m from Taiwan, currently based in Kaohsiung. I love exploring cities through food, cafés, local shops, art spaces, hidden streets, and places with real human warmth.

Before returning to Taiwan, I lived and worked in France, London, Hong Kong, and Shanghai, mostly in marketing, retail, hospitality, and art-related projects. These experiences made me very sensitive to atmosphere, service, design, and the small details that make a place memorable.

For me, Google Maps is not only about finding locations. It is a way to share the feeling of a city — where people can eat well, rest, connect, discover beauty, and feel welcomed.

I enjoy writing reviews with honesty and warmth, especially for restaurants, cafés, cultural spaces, nature spots, and local businesses that carry a unique story. I hope my contributions can help travelers and locals discover places that are not only useful, but also meaningful.

Happy to be here and looking forward to connecting with other Local Guides around the world.

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Hello @Treecircle

A welcome to local guides connect forum…

Thank you for introducing yourself to us. Just to let you know that I’ll merge it into the introduction thread where you’ll also meet others.

One more thing, here is A welcome to connect hand. Hope you find it useful. See you around on the forum.

Happy guiding

Cheers

Czesc mam na imie Kamil Mieszkam w polsce od urodzenia w przyezlosci chce zostać aktorem gram w serialach interesuje sie wszystkim po troszku,jeszcze na rozne eventy lubie poznawać ludzi bardzo sie ciesze ze tutaj dolaczylem do grona lokalnych przewodników

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Hello @Kamiletto

This is splendid and welcome to local guides connect forum. We hope the atmosphere here will be warm enough for you to interact learn share and contribute effectively to Google maps.

We would like to know about you then. Please follow this format of introduction.

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. This is a topic written with the idea of guiding new local guides around the forum. You will find it quite useful. See you around on the forum.

Happy guiding

Cheers

Ty! Best wishes to you, too!

@Flypinguim welcome! Good luck to you!

Hello -

A professional in Toronto, late 30s. I use google reviews for feedback locally and when traveling, so I began to also contribute. Happy to connect with others if I can help in anyway.

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A warm welcome to Local Guides Connect! @AllanC111

We’re so happy to have you here. To get started, check out:

Please share a bit about yourself and get to know other fellows in Connect. You can visit our monthly section, where I will merge your post.

🎉 Celebrating our newest contributors who recently joined Local Guides Connect and are already making an impact by earning their first badge!😊

:glowing_star: Hi @AbnKarnazk, @Ahmad16m006, @aiz_eff, @Alfouzer, @AllanC111, @amin_nemati, @Ammari-ammari, @Andreinavargz, @Bahaa1, @Bastet.duckytours, @deepeshdear, @dhayy, @EmmanuelLI, @EricaJP, @Flipperbucket, @gabton, @Govindkumarkeshri, @Harun8374, @HELMY.8, @Iliaskatselis, @JessicaBerg, @Kamiletto, @Karin_Nature_9, @Maik, @Marcin-elb, @Marte, @Med1, @Mesv80, @MKMale65, @Mohammad1, @MohammadHelal, @munkhsaikhan, @Ngel1, @Paonda, @pedrogm, @PrittishSana, @RainerSalasMoller, @Raza11, @Savasgecer, @scorpio11, @Taufiq, @TransportDept, @Treasurehunter, @Treecircle, @anon40029915, @yagaluna94, @YoyoFrog_KR, @zanyere1 and @zl_356483996— Congratulations on earning your Badge! :tada:

A warm welcome to all of you who recently joined Local Guides Connect! — a vibrant space to learn, share your experiences, and grow together as a community.

I’m excited to see your upcoming contributions and connect with each one of you!

:globe_with_meridians: You’ve Started Strong — Keep Going!

:magnifying_glass_tilted_left: Explore & Get Involved

:red_question_mark:Have you created your first topic on Connect yet? (Select any one option)

  • Yes, I have already created a topic
  • Not yet, but I will soon
  • I prefer reading topics for now
  • I didn’t know about creating topics before this
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Mapping Local, Creating Global 🌍
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:glowing_star: Welcome Back & Congratulations! :glowing_star:

Hello @Nazar01, @kapaomikron, @RAK71, @f_a_c_s, @Krishnendu1997, @MAO, @HurairTaqvi, @AhmadGhasimi!
A big shoutout to all of you for recently earning the ‘New Friend’ badge on Local Guides Connect—congratulations! :handshake::blue_heart:

Even if you’ve been part of Connect before, it’s always a joy to see you engaging again—starting with your first like. Every small interaction helps make our community stronger! :orange_heart:

Whether you’re returning after a break or exploring Connect more actively now, we’re thrilled to have you back. Connect isn’t just a platform—it’s a community, and every interaction counts.

I’m excited to see your upcoming contributions and connect with each one of you!


:globe_with_meridians: Continue Your Journey on Connect

• Whenever you have time, explore the Community Guidelines section and read topics that interest you.

Introduce Yourself — June 2026
:backhand_index_pointing_right: If you’d like to be featured in the monthly Introduce Yourself post, share your introduction in the comments along with a horizontal (landscape) photo, following the five prompts mentioned in the post.

Start Your Journey on Connect: Read, Share Your Story & Join Meetups
:backhand_index_pointing_right: A simple guide to help you write your first post, share your story, and participate in meetups.


:magnifying_glass_tilted_left: Explore & Get Involved

2026: Local Guides Events & Experiences
:backhand_index_pointing_right: A must-read if you’re interested in attending Local Guides events.

Forthcoming Meet-ups
:backhand_index_pointing_right: Join in-person, virtual, or hybrid meetups to connect, learn, and grow with the community.


:red_question_mark: Question for you:

How have you contributed to sustainability on Google Maps?
Select all that apply. If any option isn’t clear, please read 6 Ways I Support Sustainability on Google Maps.”

  • Writing reviews that highlight sustainable practices
  • Updating sustainability attributes
  • Mapping green initiatives
  • Answering quick questions
  • Adding photos and videos related to sustainability
  • Creating and sharing lists
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Mapping Local, Creating Global 🌍
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Thank you for the opportunity

Hello to the whole Local Guides community. I am thrilled to join you! My name is Mohammed Amine, and I live in Marrakesh, Morocco. I do my best to actively contribute to Google Maps, and I hope to keep improving thanks to your guidance so I can bring real value to the group. Warm regards to the moderators and the entire team

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