I love traveling and exploring new places. I was scared and confused when it came to traveling alone either in new city or a new place in my own city. Until i got my smart phone and started using Google Maps. How its evolved since then; fast (instead of “slow”) and steadily giving us more and more options to get to know the place better before we venture out. Definitely its a God Sent angels (Local Guides) who work with their best knowledge and experience to give us good idea about unknown place. Being a solo traveler and a woman; i always had fear of unknowns places. Locals Guides and Google maps are my weapons. I search for places, know it better and venture out with full confidence without any fear of unknown.
Google maps helped me in exploring most of Bangalore city when i moved here in 2013. I used to reply on Google maps to drive to any place in the city. Its really my best companion sitting in the smart phone on my steering wheel. It gave me confidence to drive down to any place in the city with excitement and exhilaration instead of fear and tension. The live traffic is awesome to combat the day to day traffic snarls we see in the city. It really helps me in managing my time better in advance.
After using it for many years; i felt the natural need to contribute for others like me. The joy of giving felt great and i started giving reviews and ratings whenever prompted by Google Maps for the places i visited. I loved providing relevant feedback and ratings based on my experience to help others. And it really became a natural habit to add reviews after visiting a new place. I am very proud that my suggestions and feedback may help many others and making the right choice. Besides, it will make me immortal here at Google Maps and Local Guides.
I am so confident and rely so much on Google Map and Local Guide that i am ready to explore the world with its help.
Kudos to all the Local Guides who make an extra effort to share their experiences and make it easier for others.
Much Love
Reena