Some of the best meet-up recaps from March 2020

Editor’s Note: The meet-ups featured in this post were past meet-ups that were recapped in early March on Connect. We’re now encouraging virtual meet-ups to stay connected with fellow Local Guides at this time. For tips on hosting a virtual meet-up, read this.

Local Guides host amazing meet-ups all around the world and they share recaps of their experiences on Connect. Let’s take a look at some of the best recaps from this March.

[RECAP] Madulsima Photowalk,” March 2, 2020

Do you have the hilly Madulsima area in Sri Lanka on your bucket list? If yes, then you should read the recap and check out the photos @IlankovanT shared. Together with @IsurangaD , he went on a 400-kilometer road trip and stopped at many places to take beautiful photos of the scenery.

Caption: A GIF made of four photos showing Local Guides attending a meet-up and making edits. (Local Guide @ShafiulB)

[RECAP] Map Editing Photo Walk, Dhaka,” ‎March 8, 2020

Eleven Local Guides in Dhaka attended a meet-up that had many different purposes. They made edits, added photos, mapped accessibility features, and even discussed the Connect Live 2020 application process. Check out @ShafiulB ’s recap to find out more.

[Recap] Polonnaruwa Heritage Photo walk 2020,” ‎March 10, 2020

Heritage walk recaps are a great chance to discover interesting places around the world. This time, thanks to @kasunaaa ’s recap, we learned more about Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka. This ancient city is full of important monuments and rich history.

Recap Meet-Up "International Women’s Day,” ‎March 10, 2020

For the International Women’s Day, @SilvyC decided to host a meet-up where Local Guides can visit the UNESCO Villa Ocampo in Buenos Aires. Some time ago, this place was owned by the famous writer Victoria Ocampo who fought for female rights. To learn more about this meet-up, head over to the recap.

[RECAP] 6 Years of Bangladesh Local Guides!,” March 14, 2020

Did you know that the Local Guides community in Bangladesh celebrated their sixth anniversary this month? That’s why 152 Local Guides gathered together for a celebratory meet-up. If you want to know more about how they spent the day, feel free to check @Designer_Biswajit 's recap.

Caption: A GIF of seven photos that show different types of food items and food stands. (Local Guide @Anzu)

[RECAP] Izakaya-hopping Meet up in Akabane,” March 14, 2020

If you like food crawls and Japanese cuisine, then this recap is right up your alley. @Anzu wrote a very interesting post about all the restaurants and food stands they visited in Akabane, Tokyo, and the dishes they tried there.

[RECAP] Kids Friendly & Map Editing Walk,” March 19, 2020

We love that Local Guides around the world are passionate about highlighting kid-friendly locations. @Mohammadalauddin ’s meet-up and recap will allow parents around the world to easily find the best spots to go to with their children.

Did you attend any of these meet-ups? What’s your favorite recap for this month? Tell us in the comments below.

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@KatyaL Thanks for selecting one of my Meet-Up as the best RECAP from Bangladesh in March. I am feeling honored after seeing this thread. I always try to do my best on our Meet-Up to show and do what Local Guides community needs to inspire others.

This March I have another great Meet-Up with 50+ Local Guides, it is our first Virtual Meet-Up with Bengali Local Guides.

Keep inspiring!

Happy Guiding!

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I hope that all of you are staying safe and healthy and taking measures to ensure the hygiene of yourself and your surroundings in the midst fo the “COVID-19” outbreak. Be careful Local Guides Save the “Home”

I am all time special care in about Kid’s friendly and Accessibility Places. It is needed for human and emotional development.

I am feeling honored after seeing this thread. I always try to do my best on our Meet-up to show and do what the local guides community needs to inspire others. Thank you very much @KatyaL for selecting one of my Meet-Up as the best RECAP for Bangladesh in March. In my last Meet-Up, I got support and cooperation from @ShahMdSultan .

Hi

Everyone @IlankovanT @ShafiulB @kasunaaa @SilvyC @Designer_Biswajit @Anzu I really love your recap. I wish you all the best.

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@KatyaL I attended the 6 Years of Bangladesh Local Guides! I really liked reading these recaps.

Hi @IlankovanT @ShafiulB @kasunaaa @SilvyC @Designer_Biswajit @Anzu @Mohammadalauddin I really love reading your recaps. These meet-ups are indeed good and I guess this is why they have been featured here. :+1:

I have just written the recap of my first visual meet-up. [RECAP] Banglanization Virtual Map Editing

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It is wonderful to see my ‘Recap post’ is ranked among the best posts!

Thank you @KatyaL

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Hi @ShafiulB and @Mohammadalauddin brother,

Congratulations on being selected your Meet-Ups as the best Meet-Up Recaps in March 2020!

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Thank you @SaifIS vai

a selfie with LG @SaifIS

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@Designer_Biswajit অভিনন্দন দাদা।

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@ShahMdSultan Thanks dear for your nice comment with big wishes. Your support keeps me run for arranging amazing Meet-Up.

@SaifIS Thanks for wishing brother.

@Mohammadalauddin Congratulations on your great Meet Up. My pleasure that I was a part of your Meet-Up.

@Jesi @IlankovanT Congrats for selecting in this shortlist.

Happy Guiding!

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Hello @IlankovanT , @kasunaaa , @Designer_Biswajit , @Anzu

Congratulations on being selected your Meet-Ups as the best Meet-Up Recaps in March 2020!

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Feeling great. I participated in BDLG 6 years Celebration and this Meetup is featured. Congratulations @Designer_Biswajit da.

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Thank you @MahabubMunna vai.

Hello @ShahMdSultan bro, thank you so much. and congratulation you too.

Thanks you @Saiyen vai.

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Thanks @KatyaL it was for me and special Meet-Up in a memorable day.

Best regards.

Silvi :argentina:

[My contributions](http:// https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/9613440) / CL20 Application post

CL20 My Maps List

Idea to quickly delete my videos on Maps

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Wow! … Wait… what? My recap is featured. :sunglasses:

What a wonderful feeling. Thank youuuu @KatyaL for selecting my recap as one of best recaps in March.

This is my lucky 7th meet up :heart_eyes:

Current situation forced us to stay inside homes and I had to postponed planned meetups. BTW I hosted a wonderful virtual meetup and set of amazing local guides participated.

@IlankovanT @ShafiulB @Silvis @Designer_Biswajit @Anzu @Mohammadalauddin Congratulations and many thanks for you guys sharing great recaps featured in March.

#LetsGuide

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Hi @KatyaL Thanks for selected Bangladesh local guides 6th Years celebration meet-Up ?

It’s me in our 6 years celebration Meet-Up.

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@KatyaL wowwww… Thanks for this post. I attended the 6 years celebration of BDLG community and their meet-up.

Congrats to @Designer_Biswajit dada and others.

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@Mohammadalauddin @SaifIS @ShahMdSultan

Thank you so much for your compliments.

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@Razonno_Mugdha

Thanks a lot.

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@KatyaL thanks for recognizing some of he special meetups.

Luckily I had attended two of the meetup that you featured.They were -

  1. Map Editing Photo Walk

  2. 6 Years of Bangladesh Local Guides

My Heart full congratulations to @ShafiulB brother and @Designer_Biswajit dada for their achievement. I have enjoyed the time and learn lots of thing from the MeetUPS.

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@Mohammadalauddin brother.

Big congratulation to you for arranging [RECAP] Kids Friendly & Map Editing Walk, and get recognized

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