Being an immigrant and living another life till age of 27 in a country where the information is controlled and you have to rely on your friends and family’s experience, helped me a lot to appreciate more the privilege of having access to such a great democratic tool on a public platform.
Chitgar Lake, Tehran, IRAN June 2019
I came from a country that due to lack of the freedom of expression, having access to information and sharing them is a day-to-day challenge which leads to scarcity of reliable sources.
Qom, IRAN June 2019
Bandar-E-Anzali, Mazandaran, IRAN May 2018
Tabiat Bridge, Tehran, IRAN June 2019
After buying my first Google cellphone in 2017, I noticed that each time that I visit a place, Google send me the notifications to ask about my opinion!! Because of such an intuitive platform, it was easy to start my first contribution as a Google local guide.
Montreal, Quebec, CANADA May 2019
Glissade des pays d’en haut, Saint-Sauveur, Quebec, CANADA February 2019
It felt really rewarding and encouraging for me to have people and businesses like my posts and view my photos.
I found a voice which helps me having a positive impact for my community.
United Nation, Geneva, SWITZERLAND May 2017
The example of which is my critical review on a Sushi restaurant about a year ago which leads to the owner’s reaction. He contacted me for more details. After a short period of time, they asked me to go back there to see the changes.
I must admit that this specific experience makes me realize that my voice is been hearing.
I learned that putting some time and being passionate about what we’re doing as a local guide, creates a better environment to live and enjoy our precious moment together.
Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, CANADA Dec 2018
Therefore, I decided to write more detailed oriented comments such as wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, etc. that can include all the tastes and not only based on my personal perspective and preferences.
In this give and take journey, I learned that there are some other people like me out there who put their honest reviews, so that we can benefit from them for our own personal experience.
The example of which was when I visited Niagara Falls for the first time. It was always my dream as a kid to go there and now I was there with my Canadian in laws.
Niagara Falls, Ontario, CANADA May 2019
Even it’s such an incredible place to visit, it’s so touristic. But being a local guide and trusting my peers helped me to find an authentic Greek restaurant and it turned to a great evening for everyone.
Greek restaurant, Niagara, Ontario, CANADA May 2019
After three years of being an active local guide, I feel responsible to encourage good commerce and trying to improve others that need some constructive feedback.
Live and work in old Montreal, the main touristic hub in the city, helps me a lot to be able to help the visitors and locals to spend some quality time in my beautiful town!
Canada Day, Old Montreal, Quebec, CANADA July 1, 2019
Canada Day, Old Montreal, Quebec, CANADA July 1, 2019
One of my good friend is from Bangladesh. I would love visiting this beautiful country one day. Take care of yourself and hope to see you in October.