What does “local guides” mean to me?
I used to travel a lot for work, I always ask for business cards, store them and take notes whether it was a good place or not, pros and cons, opening times and all the information I thought was useful.
Before google maps i filled 4 business card books with those….
Then google maps & drive allowed me to save this information on my google profiles, I started moving my notes from books to my google profile and my google maps.
Suddenly I discovered local guide program.
This helped my in many ways, at least :
- I could store this information online and make it available always for everybody. This makes me feel really helpful!
If I already solved a problem, why should I keep the solution secret? - Help and share with friends: my close friends know I travel and like to keep notes of my travels so … quite often I receive a call like: “I know you have been to Roma, Istanbul, Mexico city, Rio de janeiro, Tel aviv, Chicago, Am’dam…. Could you hint me about the best time to visit chichen-itza or other mayan ruins? The easiest way to get to Rio de Janeiro botanic garden? Any hidden treasures and gems in Milan?“ well now i can mostly answer those questions with a link or just a quick check of my smartphone instead of going through all my books and notes!
- I can meet people involved in running local business, make them friends, get information about other special or super peculiar and unknown restaurants or activities, and sometimes get an extra drink…!
