Stay at home in need, supporting local business indeed

Inspired by other of local guide notes and also from local guide connect from around the world, that adhering to stay at home during this pandemic. Still want to make a review, but how

can leave the house in this condition?

When looking at the map where I stay, my first impression: wow … apparently there is a local business that already added a profile on the map but there are no reviews at all and recent photos. Why I just realizing that, not to mention there is a local home-based business that hasn’t added to its existence at all on Google Maps, maybe there’s limitations and lack of information about how to add certain points to the map. As a local guide, I feel I must support this local business.

Imagine, when you make a transaction and become a loyal customer, what comes to mind. Felt so close because you often shopping in that place, sometimes you’re probably gossiping about things being discussed by local community or just get closer because the seller is friendly? You know better than me.

And when I open my profile, this is what I found. ‘Around you’. During this time I was stigmatized to make a review of hotels, restaurants, amazing tourist destinations. Oops … it looks like I have to change my mindset. Why did I become a local guide? Because I must support community activities both economically, education and socially where I live.

Thank you google for the local guide program. I have a goal to continue to support one another even if only on a local scale where I live. I hope corona pandemic out soon. Stay safe, stay strong. We can through this, together.”

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