I wanted to write about google guide project and how I ended up becoming a local google guide in north america . Whereas , I am only 3 years old in this new & beautiful place " North America / Canada " . I didn’t knew about the google guide program before , I am a really avid local traveler and I was involve in posting a lot of stories and videos on my personal Instagram and Facebook . I use to receive good applause from my social media circle on how good I cover some places and more like they are seeing the world through my eyes. I was visiting a local restaurant and they asked me to write a review on google for them and not on Facebook or other social media .I decided to login and review that place on google, at the same time I checked out about the google guide project and also understood the importance of google reviews and local guide project. " It was more like finding new platform for my passion & skill set of taking pictures and videos " that I can share with the world , get appreciation , feedback etc.
I basically moved to Toronto from a big city Karachi and never posted a review of my hometown on google ever . I moved to Canada as a permanent resident and started to explore Canada and north america as whole .I have been exploring north america everyday in last 3 years ( off course less outdoor in winters but no stopping for the passion to explore ) . Uniquely , I work in international logistics with one of the world’s largest 3PL , my father served his life in the same company , also the only reason I pursed a career in this field was passion to see the world and interact with different people all around the world and know about different cultures , it has really worked well for me so far with probably more to offer in the future .
Now coming to the main subject of the importance of google guide and how people can see the world through different eye ! the ultimate truth is “We all have limited resources, time and holidays to travel” - whether within our local community , nation wide travel opportunities or cross country travel opportunities. We all want to utilize our time , effort and money in doing something that really interest us and our family . I believe google guide project is really important and help people to spend their time and effort in a purposeful manner that makes them happy and improve their everyday experiences .
I think google guide is improving the way humans connect with the world and shaping their perception and helping them to visit best places, cheapest places or whatever they are seeking for in real ! . Also they are helping the small businesses , restaurants , shops etc to receive feedback on their performance and improve on their short comings. At the same time allowing travelers / visitors / potential customers to these places to read feedback and review ratings before particularly visiting a place & understand what to expect form that place e.g i remember when I went to desert safari at Dubai before going there I read online that I have to wear sandal and not shoe because shoes get filled with the sand.
Everyday our great google local guides spend time to write review , post videos , share their experiences to the world being one of them is a sense of pride and happiness for myself . To all the google guides out there , keep up the Good work ! what you are doing is really amazing and making a positive difference in lives of others …