Like many others, my involvement with the Local Guides program began as a user about 3 years ago. I have always enjoyed using the app to help guide my choices regarding where I will go on the weekend, where I’d like to eat and where I will meet friends and family. I have had the opportunity to visit and experience places I would of otherwise never heard of had it not been for Google Maps! I then started to make my own contributions via reviews including all the kinds of details I personally look for information on when making a selection of a place to visit;
-atmosphere
-quality
-presentation
-hospitality/service
-value for money
-X-factor/unique features
-good, descriptive photos
In the past year especially this has been a great way for me to get involved with, assist and contribute to my local community in Melbourne as I am originally from Brisbane and didn’t know anybody here so being a Local Guide has really helped me get out and familiarise myself with what places of interest are around me and start to fork connections in my new home location. I have even had the pleasure of taking some of my new Melbourne friends to places I’ve discovered on Maps that even they didn’t know about! I love being part of the Local Guides program as it means I can do my bit in bringing communities closer and promoting small businesses, particularly plant based ones that offer customers creative and exciting ways to live in harmony with our planet!
