I travelled to Japan about a year ago with my boyfriend, and I wanted to stop by a Costco. I briefly looked at a Costco google listing and had it mapped out. However, it was a Costco warehouse centre and not a location you can do any shopping. We missioned to Costco, it was raining and I was not in the mood for Costso anymore. When I searched through the reviews, a few of them had mentioned that it was a warehouse but those ones weren’t listed at the top. I wrote my own review after and hopefully travellers would avoid making the same mistake as I did. My review now has 19 likes, and also has more reviews from others to help keep shoppers away. We did end up going to a actual Costco that day.
I rely google reviews when trying out a new restaurant and especially when I’m travelling. The local guides can provide heplful tips and photos to help future customers to make a decision. I have my own experiences and local tips that I want to share with everyone. It’s my way of giving back. My reviews and photos may not be seen by many people but as long as one person out there found it helpful, then it’s worth it.