Local Guides host amazing virtual 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 April.
“[RECAP] Pasta virtual meet-up”
If you’re interested to see what pasta dishes Local Guides prepared virtually together, look no further than @LuigiZ 's recap. In it, you will find Luigi’s special codfish pasta recipe and lots of fun details about the meet-up.
Luigi hosted one more great virtual meet-up in April for the pizza-loving Local Guides and shared a recap of an accessibility meet-up he attended.
“[Recap] Virtual: How to create and share lists on Google Maps?”
@FazeelUsmani hosted his first virtual meet-up in April, and it was about lists on Google Maps. He shared tips on how to create feature-worthy lists and gave some good examples. If you want to learn more, feel free to read his recap.
“Around the World in two hours (Recap)”
17 Local Guides from several different countries joined this virtual catch-up to talk about their favorite places and most memorable trips. They traveled virtually to Cappadocia in Turkey, Argentina, Gambia, and more. You see some amazing photos in the album @AlexandreCampbell shared in his recap.
“[Recap] Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Virtual Tour Virtual Meet-up”
Over 70 Local Guides from around the world joined @StephenAbraham ’s meet-up to explore Kuala Lumpur virtually. He presented many popular spots and shared a Google Maps list with all of them.
In another virtual meet-up that Stephen hosted, some 40 Local Guides from India, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, and more, got together to have tea and snacks while discussing different topics.
“[RECAP] Indonesia Virtual Meet-Up - Opportunities for traveling”
During this great virtual get together, Local Guides from Indonesiaand other countries talked about traveling, creating compelling travel stories through photography and text, and more. Find more details in @YulianusLadung ’s recap.
“[RECAP] VIRTUAL: Show & Tell Pet Friendly Local Guides Meet-up”
In April, @KarenVChin hosted an exciting virtual meet-up for Local Guides who love pets. Participants introduced their pets and talked about pet-friendly places around the world.
Karen also hosted and shared the recaps of two more “Show and Tell” meet-ups dedicated to plants and wine.
“[RECAP] Accessibility on Maps Virtual Meet-up”
Russian-speaking Local Guides joined this meet-up by @JaneBurunina to discuss why it is important to map accessibility, how it benefits people with disabilities, older adults, and parents with babies, and how to improve the accessibility information we share. You can find some wonderful examples and ideas in herrecap.
“[RECAP] Supporting Small Businesses Meet-up Virtual”
29 Local Guides from around the globe took part in @LeyleyS 's meet-up and shared their positive ideas on how to support small businesses in challenging times, both on Google Maps and in real life. If you want to find out more, head to the recap.
“{Recap} Accessible Maps With Enthusiastic Local Guides (Virtual Accessibility Meetup 2)”
@KashifMisidia continued to spread awareness about the importance of wheelchair accessibility in April. During his lively meet-up, 28 Local Guides from 17 countries talked about contributions and came up with ideas on how accessibility information can be better presented on Google Maps. You can read more here.
“[Recap] - Sri Lanka Local Guides VIRTUAL - 28th March 2020”
During this virtual meet-up, Local Guides from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, and Germany shared their experience with the program. They also discussed an initiative started by one of the participants, aiming to locate and map government approved pharmacies in Sri Lanka. To learn more, check the recapshared by @kasunaaa .
Did you attend any of these virtual meet-ups? What’s your favorite recap for April? Tell us in the comments below.
Enjoyed reading so many recaps!
