Hello, I’m Eugene. Originally, I’m from Ukraine, but at the moment I’m enjoying living in Canada and exploring this huge and beautiful country.
Since I’ve come here, I have been travelling a lot, discovering nearby towns and, of course, cities. Travelling means a lot to me and the most beautiful thing about it is the opportunity to see new things. When exploring a country or region that you are in, you could go through some difficulties, such as getting to know about local landmarks or finding the right ways to them. But, it is also very interesting to get to a place where you have never been, and try to explore it, to find out exciting facts about that place and post your experiences on Google Maps to share with others; hopefully, in an unbiased way so that everyone can decide whether they want to go there or not.
Being in new places always means that you will meet new people. The biggest advantage of being a Local Guide is the fact that every time you are going out you have the luck to socialize. Meeting new people always means exciting talks. They could tell you a whole lot of interesting information about the place you are at, even more than you can find on the Internet. Also, the Program opens doors to the exchange of opinions for everyone. I could be at home and chat with other people from all over the world about certain places, and getting to know their points of view means a lot to me.
All of the things mentioned above is what turns exploring and socializing into Life. Life, where you are becoming familiar with the people, their customs, and their history. These are what make life and being a part of a community special. It is what makes one feel engaged and encouraged, and proud of being a Local Guide. It drives me to go as far as I can while experiencing a sens of happiness and joy.
In conclusion, I’d say that I’m very pleased that I’ve got an opportunity to share my experiences with other people by posting my own reviews. And the fact that everybody else can do the same is what makes the Local Guides program unique and powerful. I would love to be selected for Connect Live 2020 to meet other googlers from all around the world, which are like me, and get to know them personally; get some tips and advice from others, their little secrets, on what they are doing to be a successful Local Guide. I hope to see you in California this year!