Introduce Yourself — September 2026

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 August’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 @Elyy! @Elyy is a Local Guide Level 7, and here’s what she shared.

1. Name: Elieza

2. Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Originally from the Philippines! :philippines:)

3. What led you to become a Local Guide: I am someone who relies heavily on Maps whenever I travel, move to a new area, or look for a place to eat. One day, while looking for a place to settle down, I realized how much I truly appreciate the strangers who take the time to upload clear food photos or write helpful tips about a workspace. I wanted to be that helpful voice for others too!

Sharing my honest experiences and taking photos of everything from beautiful coffee art to hidden street food gems helps me give back to a global community that has guided me so many times. Every time I add a helpful detail about a place, I like to think I am making someone else’s day just a little bit easier.

4. My favorite thing to explore: My absolute favorite thing to explore is the local food scene, especially cozy cafes and unique restaurants. I love finding great, relaxing spaces where you can just chill with friends, get some work done, or hold small group meetings. A cafe with great lighting, reliable Wi-Fi, and a peaceful atmosphere is my ultimate happy place.

Beyond the calm cafe life, I have a completely different adventurous side. I am a passionate explorer who loves heading out into nature, taking long, scenic cable car rides, and discovering beautiful, wide mountain views. There is nothing quite like standing above the clouds and taking in the fresh air after a busy week in the city.

5. Fun fact about me: I have a funny balance of loving quiet indoor productivity but being completely unstoppable when it comes to chasing beautiful views. I do not let unpredictable weather or cloudy, chilly days spoil my plans at all! Even if the sun hides and the misty weather rolls into the mountains, you will still find me standing happily among the green hills with a huge smile on my face, ready to capture the perfect shot. I believe every single trip is a great experience, rain or shine!

Thank you so much to the moderators for keeping this community so welcoming and organized, and thank you to all the Local Guides for inspiring me every day. I look forward to connecting with you all! Happy exploring! :glowing_star:

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

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Hello @Elyy

Welcome to Local guide Connect Forum :blush:

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Hello @Elyy! Welcome to Local Guides Connect, and congratulations on being featured in the September 2026 Introduction post!

Thank you, @Ivi_Ge, for introducing Elieza to our community.

🎉 Celebrating our community members who joined us last week and are already making an impact by earning their first badge! 🎉😊

:glowing_star: Hi @Hariharan1, @yadhukrishnan713, @SeymourResults, @azoz980, @CSR, @CaffineInMyVeins, @Bosh1722012, @Inssan, @shaheerasim, @menari, @Sam_LocalHost3000, @Majedonalds, @SudoGourav, @Skyzet, @Arth, @FoodieHoodyInspector, @TulioRabelo, @Pran_001, @LuminaryGuy, @VIVANCO, @Nargis12, @akleshsahani, @adthigle, @ronaldo7, @Immo, @su2001, @RJRauen, @Victoria_GDL, @mdislam, @Maykoll, @Localguidelevel8, @Charlygood66, @Sabermrf, @davidkurniawan, @Bellarose66, @Yasin28, @Deepak160275, and @Shomal — Congratulations once again on earning your Badge! :tada:

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

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@Elyy bienvenida y felicidades por esta gran mención :100:.

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Hello Elieza (@Elyy),
Welcome to this amazing community. I really enjoyed reading your wonderful history and am glad to know you. Wishing you all the best, and keep contributing!

Hi @Ivi_Ge, thank you for informing us that @Elyy is the featured person for September 2026.

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Hello @Ivi_Ge

Thanks for presenting the new month introduction to us.

@Elyy welcome to local guides connect. That’s a beautiful photo of you and the green nature sight is lovely. I love nature so much. See you around

Happy guiding

Cheers

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Welcome to Local Guides Connect, Elyy :glowing_star:
It’s wonderful to learn about your journey as a Local Guide. Wishing you many more exciting adventures, beautiful discoveries, and meaningful contributions. Happy exploring! :globe_showing_europe_africa::round_pushpin::sparkles::man_walking::handshake:

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@Ivi_Ge thank you for introducing @Elyy to us. @Elyy you stated in your interview that you like photographing everything from coffee art to hidden street food gems and giving back to the global community. It would be great if you could highlight coffee art in your upcoming post.

I liked the Coffee Art.

Thanks

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Wie schön, @Elyy, und herzlich Willkommen bei LG Connect.
Vielen Dank für die Vorstellung @Ivi_Ge :folded_hands::folded_hands:

Herzliche Grüße und Willkommen an alle Local Guides, die im September 2026 zu Connect an Bord kommen! :folded_hands:

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Hello @Elyy , welcome to the Local Guides Community :slightly_smiling_face:

Hello @Elyy and thank you for your introduction. I love your attitude of not letting the weather stop you and like you, I too I believe that every single trip is a great experience, rain or shine!

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Hello @Elyy welcome to our friendly community. Nice to meet you.

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Hi @Elyy congratulations for being featured

@Ivi_Ge Thank you for the feature post

Welcome to Local Guides Connect, @Elyy!
It’s wonderful to learn about your journey as a Local Guide and your love for exploring local food, cozy cafés, and beautiful mountain views. Wishing you many more amazing discoveries and memorable experiences ahead!

And a big thank you to @Ivi_Ge for keeping this wonderful monthly introduction thread going and making the community feel so welcoming.

Happy exploring, everyone!

Selamat datang ke Local Guides Connect, @Elyy :blush::waving_hand: Seronok membaca perkongsian anda, terutama tentang minat meneroka kafe dan tempat tempat baharu.
Semoga selesa berada di Connect, berkenalan dengan ramai Local Guides dan terus berkongsi cerita serta pengalaman. Selamat meneroka!
Thank you, @Ivi_Ge for welcoming and introducing a new Local Guide this September!

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Hello @Elyy

Welcome to our beloved Connect family :bouquet:

Thanks, @Ivi_Ge, for introducing her.

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Welcome to the Local Guide Connect form, @Elyy . Thank you @Ivi_Ge for sharing with us.

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Hello everyone! :waving_hand:

My name is Shubham Purohit, and I am a Level 7 Google Maps Local Guide from India with over 8,000 contribution points.

I am a Naturalist and Storyteller with a deep passion for wildlife, nature, travel, and exploring new places. Through my journeys, I enjoy discovering unique destinations, observing nature, and sharing genuine reviews, photographs, and helpful information that can make travelling easier and more meaningful for others.

For me, contributing to Google Maps is not just about earning points—it is about helping people discover places and sharing real experiences from the ground. :herb::round_pushpin:

I am excited to be part of the Local Guides Connect community and look forward to learning from fellow Local Guides, sharing experiences, and contributing more to make Google Maps even more helpful.

Looking forward to connecting with all of you! :blush:

#LocalGuides #GoogleMaps #Trav

el #Natu

re #Wildlife

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Hello @Shubhampurohit_11,
Welcome to Connect!

Please note that I will merge your post with this month’s topic Introduce Yourself — September 2026 where you can meet other new Local Guides.

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