Offline Maps: Free Yet Connected

Last year I traveled across Nepal and India by myself.

Thanks to offline Google Maps I felt safe to start my journey.

I downloaded the maps on my phone before taking off.

And man I was free…

As a young woman who was visiting a completely different culture, I felt empowered by this one app I had on my phone.

On this 3-month journey, it seemed so easy to help many others through it. I love writing. Everytime I could go online, I wrote comments, shared photos hoping to spark courage in many more.

As I was traveling I learnt something very important: I thought I was going to be alone on this trip, but I found out that all the lonely travellers take care of eachother. We are actually one big family.

It is one thing to introduce local businesses and places to other people, yet it is another to empower others just by informing them. Like many of you, I feel empowered by empowering others. Food for thought: Please share your thoughts, comment under this post about how we can utilize Google Maps regarding the Covid-19 outbreak?

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@Ezgi great photos :slightly_smiling_face:

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Thanks man.

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Wow, I am SO moved by this post @Ezgi - I felt as if I was on this journey with you. The photos tell stories without the need for captions, and I love your sentiments around helping others as well. I have so much respect for solo travelers like you and @vvbellur - and using Google Maps, I can imagine, is so critical to your journeys. Personally, I would feel more confident now than ever as a solo traveler due to the improvements and enhancements to the app. This also includes the ability of Google including relevant COVID-19 information in Maps.

Many many kudos on this wonderful post and continue having happy and safe travels (when possible) in the midst of what is going on worldwide.

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@Ezgi cheers to you for travelling on your own! It’s such an awesome feeling, right?! I visited Nepal with my cousin last year and it was so beautiful. I loved the city Pokhara the most as it was very scenic with the Annapurna ranges as a backdrop! :slightly_smiling_face:

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Hi @Ezgi

Welcome to Local Guides Connect the official Google Local Guides community.

As you are new, here is one of my favorite post full of tips for using connect : https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/Help-Desk/14-helpful-tips-for-using-Connect/ba-p/1238710

I hope it helps!

Your pictures are superbes! Thanks a lot for sharing.

Julien

PS: if you want to speak to anyone on connect, don’t forget to mention the person with @+ username. The person will get notifications as you just have received.

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Pokhara was surely nice, so was Chitwan.
So honored to meet you fellow solo traveller @vvbellur ! :slightly_smiling_face:

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Hi @Ezgi ,

what a beautiful journey, the freedom is amazing and those photos are speechless. Thank you very much for sharing it with us.

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@Ezgi your travel to India and Nepal makes me want to do it… the photos are amazing !

Best

@Niv1234

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Stunning photos!

I could see Nepal and India with your eyes… amazing!

Fascinating experience! Thanks!

Can’t wait your new post @Ezgi !

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