DELETE MEGetty ImagesHello Everyone!
I am Masoud Ahmed, I live in Erbil, Iraq. I’d like to share with you some reasons for being a proud local guide in Erbil!
First of all, Erbil has an ancient history. It has a citadel in the center of the city. it has shaped the city to be round. all the main streets are circling in the city. it also have an old minaret. Erbil is known as the city of the citadel and minaret. they give very unique cultural sense to the city. As a local guide, there is always something interesting to share about Erbil with people outside the city.
Erbil is not mapped as it should per addresses where you can find places easily. You will always need someone to guide you through addresses or places in the city especially if you are not originally from the city or if you are new to the city. We always direct people to places by saying “next to the the green building” or :“opposite to the part” etc. There has been a serious development in adding labels to streets, buildings and houses but the struggle continues so far.
in Addition, Iraq is known for being unsafe. Local guides in Erbil can help promote the peace and stability that the city has through local guides and google maps. we constantly answer google questions about local places and businesses when we visit them. adding photos and videos to show the world on google maps how beautiful Erbil is and there is nothing they can be afraid of in one of the world’s 10 most friendliest people.
In addition, It is always interesting to know that you have helped people through the city using google maps, photos and reviews. People always feel connected when they google something and find answers at their finger tips, especially at some place where they feel helpless. I as a local guide, and many other local guides in Erbil, always tend to add the missing places, add photos and answer questions about less popular places to help one another.
as a local guide, I find it a major responsibility to help people with honest reviews on different places and businesses to grow opportunity in our city. It is very nice to know which place has a higher ratings and reviews on google maps to shine among other places and help businesses to further understand their customers and potential market. Reviews on google maps supports businesses to grow and help people to be pointed at the better choices in Erbil.
Our reviews, photos and answers help people discover the city as it is and expose to foreigners visiting Erbil via google maps. In order to see how Erbil is, it is necessary to share your favorite photos on google maps so people can discover areas and places. Through photos you can see the potential on the ground!.
if you have any other ways you feel like you are motivated as local guide, please share it here. As a local guide, we always need to share ideas and experiences so we can mutually benefit from one another!