What do Local Guides mean to me?
I believe that the main thing is to help all people who use the Google Maps service.
A year ago (a little more) I just left reviews about different institutions, but later everything changed a little …
Before the new year, I had to contact the water supply subscription department for the replacement of a water meter in the apartment.
The problem was that I could not find the information I needed on the maps. There was no description and photo. The exact location was unknown to me. Later, I still found this building, and after completing my business, I took a photo and description.
In less than a month, more than 20,000 people viewed my photo. At the moment - more than 45,000. Then I realized that people need my photo to understand exactly where this building is. I realized that I did a little useful thing, saving time and nerves to many residents of my city. I was a little overwhelmed with pride. This was my first experience using Google maps / local guides.
Later almost every day I tried to supplement the information, upload photos / videos of different places that I visited.
In any new country, I also try to take a series of pictures of popular places and supplement their description.
My goal is not competition.
My goal is not a race for rating.
My goal is to add information, videos, photos, description of objects in Google Maps. I share information with all the people on this planet.
I want to help all people save and save time when choosing a route so that people have information.
For example, they knew when the doctor appointed the day when the last bus leaves, what are the advertising prices for food, etc.
My grandfather and grandmother were ill and could not walk. I showed them photos and videos of various places I visited from a computer monitor. They were very interested, and I saw joy on their faces.
There are many people with disabilities in our world who have difficulty traveling or cannot leave their homes. But they also want to see many different places and travel.
And my second mission is to show these people the world with my own eyes. I try to post many photos so that these people can enjoy them.
I am grateful that there is a Google map service. For the opportunity to leave a small mark in history. Help people. Share information . Give emotions.
Thanks to everyone who read this text to the end.
Best regards,
Dmitry Garkusha
local guide level 8 from Odesa, Ukraine