Introduce Yourself — March 2025

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 February’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 @jlampdazme! Jennifer is a Local Guide Level 6, and here’s what she shared.

1. Name: Jennifer Lampley

2. Location: Modesto, California, USA

3. What I love about being a Local Guide: I love being able to use Maps to visit new places, eat great food, have new experiences, and now I get to be part of a wonderful community! It feels great to help others find great places out here to eat or have a good time.

4. My favorite thing to explore: Restaurants that have unique food and/or atmospheres. Local restaurants and places that not everyone knows about and that can provide beautiful scenery and experiences.

5. Fun fact about me: I am on my way to future travels and looking forward to visiting places all over the world to write and share about my experiences.

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

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Thank you, @DeniGu for starting this month’s introduction episode and congratulations Jennifer @jlampdazme.

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Herzlich Willkommen :pray:

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@jlampdazme It’s inspiring to see your passion for travel and sharing experiences. Wishing you amazing adventures ahead…

Hi @DeniGu
Thank you for sharing this wonderful post with us.

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Welcome @jlampdazme to this wonderful community. Nice meeting you here and during the meet-up last week. You are most welcome to India as per your future travel plan.

Thanks @DeniGu for introducing her to us.

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Thank you @DeniGu for introducing @jlampdazme to our community in this Women’s Month.

That’s what a local guide like @jlampdazme does to our community which helps other local guides to explore the Google Maps.

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@DeniGu Hello! :blush:

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Congratulation @jlampdazme for featuring
Glad to know about you
Thank you for sharing the post with us @DeniGu

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Welcome to the community, @jlampdazme .

Cheers!

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Hello @jlampdazme and welcome to Connect, and friendly place to share, learn and grow!

You look very happy in the cover photo and was that perhaps because you had a great meal at the restaurant? Also, you mention that your on your way to future travels and looking forward to visiting places all over the world. This sounds really exciting! Of all the places your going to visit, which are you looking forward to most?

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Welcome to connect. I am sure you will love this community @jlampdazme.

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@jlampdazme felicitaciones por esta gran mención… Bienvenida a Connect

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Hi @jlampdazme congratulations, I’m also Love Travelling, Trekking, Hiking exploring new destinations &love all local food, Thank you @DeniGu for sharing

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Welcome to the Connect family @jlampdazme :bouquet:

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First of all, congratulations and welcome to our Connect forum @jlampdazme . This month’s introduction episode will feature this post with your photo on the first banner for the entire month. It was a very joyful thing and I felt it.

I hope you love this community. Thank you very much to @DeniGu for introducing us to a local guide this month.

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Welcome to @jlampdazme as a local guide and connect form. Thanks to @DeniGu for introducing us.

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@jlampdazme, please holler at me when you pass Michigan. Welcome to Local Guides Connect, the place where we can share our beautiful places so others can learn

Thanks for sharing this topic, @DeniGu

Love&Peace

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Welcome, may this community bring you much joy and information, and may you contribute a lot to us.

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  1. Name: Prashanth Randadath
  2. Location: Kerala, India
  3. What I love about being a Local Guide:
    I enjoy sharing insights about places that have historical, cultural, or civic significance. Whether it’s documenting lesser-known railway stations, highlighting road safety concerns, or promoting sustainable tourism, I believe in using my knowledge to make travel more meaningful and informative for others.
    4. My favorite thing to explore:
    Maps, railways, historic places, and nature trails. I have a deep passion for cartography, Indian Railways, and exploring the untold stories of places—whether it’s through cycling, photography, or digital documentation.
  4. Fun fact about me:
    I have been a digital marketing professional since Y2K, a heart attack survivor on a mission to stay fit through cycling, and a passionate railfan who loves capturing speeding trains. I also run multiple community-driven websites, including Tattamangalam.com and RoadsandRails.org, to promote civic awareness and rail safety!
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welcome welcome and nice to meet you here @jlampdazme … Like you, I also love heading to restaurants and eating place with unique atmospheres and great food!

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