Hi dear local guides, my name is Valentyn. I’m from Kyiv.
I’ve written more than half thousand reviews, added over a 17000 photographs which have millions of views, and I’ve answered over thousand of questions.I’m proud to be part of so huge global community.
Local guides is much more than just program for me.
It’s difficult to describe it. But I’ll share some photos and you’ll understand why being a local guide makes me happy:)
Noting that Ukrainian word “перегляди” on the photos means views)
After sharing this photo I’ve got lots of questions on FB about this place in USA.
This way I helped people know more about it.
The second photo is hand made soap. It was just my girlfriend’s hobby before, but when she saw how many views her handiwork has she was impressed. She believed in herself. Later her hobby had become a small business:)
In the third picture you can see my girlfriend.
Thousands of views gave her some much-needed self-esteem. It made her confident up to photo more frequently. She wasn’t scared anymore to post photos. I reckon it’s perfect unexpected result of adding photos on Google Maps))
I’m a local guide, for myself, for others, for whole world. And I hope now you even the slightest bit inspired and encouraged by my small story. Thank you for reading.