Local Guides has opened my eyes to the world around me, and made me realize that we all have the opportunity to make an impact, no matter the size of our contribution.
I first stumbled upon Local Guides by mistake, and posted an image for a local restaurant, Taste of Thai, and occasionally I would answer the odd question that popped up onto my phone. I soon came to realize that these small contributions really were having an impact, and I started checking in more and more to see what new knowledge I could contribute.
My boyfriend and I would get so excited each time a new spot popped up under my recommendations, and I’d get straight into answering as many questions as I could about the new spots as soon as I got the chance.
This program gives me the opportunity to interact globally with others who feel passionate about the places they visit, and I so appreciate all these nuggets of wisdom!
With the help of Local Guides we were able to get real insider info on our travels, and Dundas and I really appreciate this, as we don’t like to be treated like tourists! I love being able to know the ins and outs if a place, and I’ve found that this global community is the perfect platform to really get to grips with a new place.
In New York, we were hunting for the real-deal perfect pizza experience, and through the help of Local Guides tips and pointers we found the best pizza for the best deal.
During our travels we would sometimes land with accommodation that was not quite on the lovely side of things, and thanks to real, reliable info online from people who care about their contributions, we found awesome places to stay, which really threw us right into the mix of everything great and wonderful and authentic.
Local Guides has changed my perspective of how we can all interact and contribute to a wider community and even global knowledge. I love that I am able to help local businesses out by checking the facts, adding missing info, and simply just leaving a review. With Local Guides I really feel that the world has become our oyster, and we can interact and get real opinions from real people who share the same interest and excitement for life.