Welcome Back & Congratulations!
Hello @Mahfuz143, @KLMTeo, @feras1972, @Hosh1, @nonalignedart, @ranienz, @Jess87, @SJEY, @Natali_Kibrik, @JustAnotherGuide, @Irwin_R, @Sibga11, @kalakota_sravan, @Joaolopes, @BastetCecile07, @MrMR, @almightysonoxo, @aldanois, @Ryan30, and @diawdame9!
A big shoutout to all of you for recently earning the ‘New Friend’ badge on Local Guides Connect—congratulations! 
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! 
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!
Continue Your Journey on Connect
• Whenever you have time, explore the Community Guidelines section and read topics that interest you.
• Introduce Yourself — May 2026
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
A simple guide to help you write your first post, share your story, and participate in meetups.
Explore & Get Involved
• 2026: Local Guides Events & Experiences
A must-read if you’re interested in attending Local Guides events.
• Forthcoming Meet-ups
Join in-person, virtual, or hybrid meetups to connect, learn, and grow with the community.
Have you created your first topic on Connect yet? (Select 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