welcome to local guide connect @V.per.valentina
@AngieYC thank you for introducing new LG
Dear @V.per.valentina, once again congratulations on being highlighted in the introductory post! 
Dear @Harding, @Hangingaroundpics, @bacazella, @SarahMcGarry, @Jimmy, @anywherebuthere, @kdeepakvijayalu, @Musafir_0559, @ABAH_GUSTAMAN, @sonkod, @wagneraphillip940, @Anveshabohare44, @enthukutlet, @BIBEK2025, @JOODY, @Caraline811, @ramiz_m2, @Zifran, @Sajiddecosta91, @White.desert, @mblack, @MAHER.P, @anadiniz, @aydin35, @Medamine, @originalcubanboy, @EzequielDalmasi, @NASRIL, @rameshkumar, @Rithish_vaka, @Yoshimasa, @pdyana, @Rishi0410, @Saoirse, @Brianstrom42, @Suhail_213, @Shakti, @KaosarAlisheikh, @Keuskay, @F1RST, @rajk3003, @shalindera, @ahm, @RavalUpdate, @Rasta17, @Kazanovaaa1000** a warm welcome to Local Guides Connect!**
Congratulations to everyone on your badge reward! A special shoutout to @Musafir_0559, @JOODY, @EzequielDalmasi, @Rasta17 @Kazanovaaa1000 for achieving, not just the ‘New Friend’ badge but also the ‘Newly Popular’ and ‘New Writer’ badges.
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:
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 — May 2025
Attend Meetups Connect with fellow Local Guides
Take Part in Ongoing Activities Join our Local Guides anniversary photo booth!, 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?
- After receiving an email
- I discovered Local Guides Connect in a different way
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Keep exploring, keep sharing, and keep guiding! 
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Welcome Back and Congratulations!
Dear ** @PComey, @Dev33, @pbag26, @Rugma, @NicolaTesone, @JPE3, @TechKayaker, @xatrios, @Nwaigwe, @Paul1, @Akaeme.Dominion, @Ahirnitin, @ashu8603, @Oscarbr616, @Ambitious1, @Uday_m_s, @Jeapjeap_Orange, @Jeapjeap_Orange, @dragon, @Victoriao31 ** A big shoutout to each of you for the reward of ‘New Friend’ badge on Local Guides Connect! 
Hearty congratulations to @PComey, @pbag26, @NicolaTesone, @TechKayaker, @Ahirnitin, @Oscarbr616, @Ambitious1, @dragon on being rewarded with the Connect’s 5th Birthday badge—a special recognition for joining in the celebrations of that memorable milestone. Hats off to you for being a part of this incredible journey!*
Even if you’ve been part of Connect earlier, it’s always a joy to see you engaging—your first like is a small step that makes a big impact! 
Whether you’ve just returned after a break or are exploring Connect more deeply now, we’re glad to have you here. Connect is not just a platform—it’s a community, and every interaction counts.
Since 2025 marks a double celebration— 10 years of the Local Guides Program and 20 years of Google Maps —your renewed engagement couldn’t have come at a better time!
Here are some ways to keep the momentum going:
- Introduce Yourself: If you haven’t introduced yourself yet, jump into the April 2025 ‘Introduce Yourself’ thread.
- Attend Meetups: Find or host virtual/in-person events to connect with other LGs.
- Join Challenges: Check out This Month’s Challenges and take part in the celebration!
- Explore the Photo Booth: Add your smile to the Local Guides anniversary photo booth.
If you’re from India, don’t forget to subscribe to the Local Guides WhatsApp Channel—link in the post!
Welcome back, and here’s to more milestones ahead!
Let’s keep guiding, keep connecting, and keep the spirit alive!
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1. Name: Shubham Bhatia
2. Location: Lonand,Satara,India
3. What I love about being a Local Guide: I really like to feel useful to add new places who have started their bussiness by adding place on maps and adding photos to give them startup.
4. My favorite thing to explore: The place where it gives you peace
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Ein herzliches Willkommen auf Connect 
@V.per.valentina
Sorry sir I can’t come. I have just received this information about Meetup and it is impossible for me to leave the house right now.
Love for Uttarakhand
@K.K.Sharma
@TusharSuradkar
Hi 
@V.per.valentina,Nice to meet you.Am happy you got featured in monthly introduce yourself posts See you around.
Thank you @AngieYC for this post.
Hi everyone
I’m Tiffany but everyone calls me HONEY from Brooklyn/Queens NYC
I’m excite because this is my first event with you and it’s gonna be a super fun time. I am also part time a Yelp Elite here in NYC so this will be fun.
I also need help lol @KarenVChin with my paperwork if so can anyone lead me the right direction
See ya soon!!!
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Hi @MzHoneyJane,
Welcome to Connect!
Thank you for the great introduction! To keep Connect organized and for you to meet other Local Guides, I will merge your post with this month’s Introduce Yourself series.
Visit our Community Guidelines page, to get to know our community!
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Name: Sabbir Ahmed
Location: Dhaka, a city in Bangladesh
What I love about being a Local Guide: I love sharing hidden and lesser-known places that bring peace and beauty. It feels great to know my contributions can help others discover natural spots they wouldn’t easily find.
My favorite thing to explore: Natural, unique, and less-crowded places
Fun fact about me: I am 25 but still love to watch cartoons when I eat 
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Hello from Bangladesh 
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Hi @SabbirAhmed Nice meeting you.
To keep Connect tidy I merge your post with the Monthly introduction for the month of May. feel free to interact with other Local Guides.
Kind regards.
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Ok Thank you @Sagir
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@MzHoneyJane - please DM me. Click @KarenVChin and I will be able to help you. Doing this for privacy reasons.
Cheers,
Karen
Hi, I’m Rugma from Bangalore I’m a Level 7 Local Guide who loves exploring new places and sharing honest reviews, photos, and videos to help others make better choices. Whether it’s a cozy café, a hidden gem, or a popular spot, I enjoy capturing the vibe and sharing it here. I’m also into flower pressing and always on the lookout for beautiful places that inspire creativity. Let’s make exploring easier and more fun for everyone!
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A warm welcome to Local Guides Connect!
We’re so happy to have you here. To get started, check out:
- Welcome to the new and improved Connect!
- Community Guidelines
- How do I write a post on Connect?
- 5 Core Values of Connect
- Sharing photos and videos on Connect? Read these guidelines
Please share a bit about yourself and get to know other fellows in Connect. You can visit our monthly section, where I’m going to merge your post.
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Welcome, @V.per.valentina to this local guide community Congratulations on being featured here. thanks, @AngieYC, for introducing this post to us.
ধন্যবাদ আপনাকে পোস্টটি আমাদের সাথে শেয়ার করার জন্য. তবে খুবই ছোট হয়েছে পোস্টটি , এবং নির্দিষ্ট বিষয় বাঁ ভ্রমণের উপর লিখলে আবারও বিস্তারিত লেখার পরামর্শ রইল @SabbirAhmed
আমার ১ম পোস্ট ইনশাআল্লাহ পরবর্তী পোস্ট গুলো বিস্তারিত করব।।