You shouldn’t have asked this question on an entirely unrelated thread @Ukah, but I’ll just say briefly that you need to be doing something if you wish to move up levels. Your last uploaded photos were 4 years ago, and most were of people. You need to do places instead. Apart from a few recent reviews, that activity seems to have slowed down since 4 years ago as well.
If you need further help, please start a new thread. I’m not going to respond again here.
Hello @Ukah
Please note that since your post is an introduction, I’ve moved it to here, our monthly introduce yourself thread at you can better connect with other Local Guides. Thanks @tony_b for jumping in to guide @Ukah
Hola a todos, soy Luippi y actualmente me encuentro disfrutando de mi gran hobby: la fotografía. Vivo en el sur de la Patagonia, un lugar donde los paisajes parecen infinitos y cada rincón invita a ser capturado. Desde hace años me acompaña mi cámara compacta, con la que he sacado miles de fotos en mis recorridos. Aunque no soy fotógrafo profesional, me considero un aficionado apasionado que encuentra en cada disparo una forma de conectar con el entorno y de guardar recuerdos que hablan por sí mismos.
Mi foto de perfil es de hace unos años, pero refleja muy bien una parte de mi historia: la pasión por observar, descubrir y capturar momentos. Desde los años 90 me dedico a sacar fotos, siempre como un hobby que me llena de alegría y curiosidad. He visto cómo cambió la tecnología, pero mi entusiasmo por la fotografía sigue intacto.
La fotografía para mí es pura pasión y curiosidad. No importa si mi celular no es tan moderno: lo que realmente me importa es que el GPS funciona y me permite registrar cada sitio que visito. Así fue como descubrí esta comunidad, gracias a la aplicación de Google Maps, que me abrió la puerta a un espacio donde compartir mis experiencias y aprender de otros.
Hoy me pasa algo muy común entre quienes amamos sacar fotos: ya no tengo espacio para seguir guardando tantas imágenes. Pero lejos de ser un problema, lo veo como una señal de que he recorrido mucho, que he vivido intensamente cada lugar y que tengo mucho para compartir.
Mi objetivo en Local Guides Connect es simple: quiero que mis fotos y reseñas sean útiles para otros. Espero que alguien que vea mis aportes se anime a visitar un lugar, a descubrir un rincón escondido o a mirar con otros ojos lo que lo rodea. Me entusiasma la idea de conocer a otros apasionados y de ser parte de una comunidad que valora la información, la inspiración y la ayuda mutua.
Soy fotógrafo aficionado de puro hobby, y lo que me mueve es la alegría de capturar momentos y compartirlos. Espero que mi participación en esta comunidad sea un aporte valioso y que juntos podamos seguir mostrando la belleza de nuestros lugares al mundo.
Hola! @Luippi bienvenido a la comunidad. Es genial que se una otro Argentino. Puedes buscar a la comunidad Argentina Local Guidepor instagram.
También puedes presentarte en este Post "Introduce yourself june 2026"Estamos todos para ayudarte 
. Saludos
It was so great meeting you, Matt, & the Boys. Thank you so much for coming to hang out with us for our big adventure 
My name is Dan. I’m a level seven local guide and I’m a Christian astonished, American patriot and my reviews are open to all
@brittanyShae Great introduction. It was great to meet you and your family at KeyWest. Hope you all enjoyed the meetup.
جبل البركل أرض ميلاد النظم الحضارية في وادي النيل وبلاد الأبواب.
A warm welcome to Local Guides Connect! @HMAM
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.
Hi everybody!
My name is Alicia Bastarrachea, but I like you call me Aly. I have an educatioon degree.
My nickname is: Ay Barbie Q. My nickname comes form an excolleague. We were teaching in a school and I usually sign the homeworks of my students using my short name “Aly” and the fist letters of my family names “BQ” (from Bastarrachea Quiijano) and the teacher used to called my as the pronunciation of “BBQ”, so I take it with elegance and I transmute into “Barbie Q”
My native language is Spanish. I understand some French.
I’m from Mérida, Yucatán in México. Now I’m staying more in Palenque, Chiapas, Méx. by entrepreneurship something there. Here´s my location: Google Maps : https://maps.app.goo.gl/zxd129czyiEJ9eAj6
I’m a local guide—first and foremost, out of curiosity, to be honest. Later, it was because I realized that every contribution I make helps others know what to expect from a local business. Finally, it was because of my profession: I’m a tour guide and I travel a lot, so I visit many places, which allows me to get to know them and write reviews, take photos, and so on.
One of my favorite things to explore is NATURE, so I visit as many reserves as I can. I really enjoy look for those place and visit them when it’s possible for my own or for job reasons.
A fun fact about me is I’m a birding girl and now I have a property next to the National Park of Palenque and I’m in constant contact with nature and I’m so happy for that reason. I upload some videos of the birds and animal I see to my TikTok account: https://www.tiktok.com/@aly.barbie.q?_t=8qYJoZzHyXm&_r=, just in case you want to see some of the nature you can find in and around my place.
Now I’m level 7, and I hope to get to 8 soon. The most of the contributions I made is answering Q&A, but I have made posts and grade some place I visited, but they’re not all the places I have been.
One of my favorite places is the archeological site of Uxmal (in Yucatán) and Palenque (Chiapas) because they have history, culture, beautiful architectural characteristics and nature.
Here’s a review I made about Uxmal: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Qwz1BUep4mkNCRmq7
It’s a pleasure to meet you all!
Aly B. Q.
Hi everyone! I’m Sri Varshini from Hyderabad, Telangana. Super excited to join Local Guides Connect. I love exploring historical sites, temples, and food spots. I joined to share honest reviews and photos that actually help people decide where to go. Looking forward to learning from this community and contributing more. Happy to connect 
Hi everyone 
I’m Fahim from Pakistan. I love exploring new places and sharing my experiences on Google Maps. Happy to be part of this community!
Hi @FahimAfzal welcome to Connect. I have moved your post into this introduction thread to make you easier for knowing global Local Guides friends!
Hi!
I wish to add a new road, but ai don’t know how to do ir…
Could you give a hand with that?
On a Mobile Device (Android, iPhone, or iPad)
Open the Google Maps app.
Tap Contribute (the plus icon at the bottom of the screen).
Tap Update road and then select Missing road.
Move the map to the location where the missing road begins and tap Add first road (or Start drawing).
Trace the road by tapping the plus icon at each curve/corner to drop points, dragging the map as you go.
When the road is complete, tap Next, add the road name and type, and tap Save.
On a Computer
Open Google Maps in your web browser.
Click the Menu (three stacked lines) in the top left corner.
Click Edit the map and choose Add or fix a road.
At the top of the panel, click Add road.
Click on the map where the missing road starts, and drag the line to where it ends.
In the left-hand panel, specify the road name and road type, then click Done and Submit. [1, 2]
Hello everyone!
My name is Waka-danna.
I run a chopsticks specialty store in Kappabashi Kitchenware Town, located near Asakusa, one of Japan’s most famous tourist destinations. Through Google Maps, I enjoy sharing information about food, dining, and local culture.
As with many tourist areas, Asakusa has plenty of restaurants that cater to visitors. However, there are also many amazing local eateries that are loved by residents and often overlooked by tourists. Some of these places have limited multilingual support, but they serve truly outstanding food and offer authentic local experiences.
Since I have been doing business in this area for many years, I also enjoy sharing recommendations about interesting places, hidden gems, and local insights that visitors might not easily find on their own.
I look forward to connecting with fellow Local Guides from around the world!
Thank you.
Hello @wakadanna8410 and a BIG welcome to Connect.
Thank you for sharing your introduction however please note that I am moving it to our monthly introduction topic so you can better connect with fellow Local Guides.
Having been to Japan twice I’m sorry that I didn’t make it to Asakusa which from your description sounds like an exciting place to visit.
There’s a phrase you should know when dining at a restaurant in Japan. It’s to say “Itadakimasu” in a slightly louder voice before you start eating.
While Japan doesn’t have a tipping culture, it places great importance on table manners. When customers say “Itadakimasu,” staff are more likely to treat them with care, which may lead to better service. At the very least, it drastically reduces the chances of being treated rudely.
Also, after you’ve finished your meal and paid the bill, try saying “Gochisousama” to the staff. This will likely make your day even more wonderful.
A warm welcome to Local Guides Connect! @wakadanna8410
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.
Yay! 
I’m so glad you introduced yourself. Great photo! It was so much fun to meet and talk to you at the meetup. I’m happy you’re on here and sharing your story. 
Can’t wait to meetup with you and your family again!
Jessica
