I’ve been using Google Maps ever since I had a smart phone. Maps is not only to get you places, it’s an experience. For example - I have social anxiety. That means whenever I am taking a trip to a new place, I have to:
- See pictures of the inside so I know what kind of atmosphere it is
- Check out the outside, to figure out the parking situation
- Find out the exact directions using street view so I know that I won’t be driving around for 20 minutes trying to find the place
Many, like me, need this extra information that you can’t get anywhere else for peace of mind. That’s why I take as many pictures and write as many detailed reviews as I can, because I know what it’s like. THAT’S why I’m a local guide.