This is a quite simple question but for me is very difficult answering it because many things come to my mind.
Google Maps is a very useful tool, we can get routes, find places, see how look like, work time, telephone, and so many others useful information thanks for all people that give some minutes of their time to make a good review.
I’m Local Guide since the beginning and I really enjoy helping to improve the Maps, adding missing places, correcting information and sharing my reviews and photos.
As you can imagine, at the same time, I’m a heavy user of the App so the more I contribute the more I get better information.
Some people asked me why I’m doing all these things, spending my time updating an App for free.
My answer is simple, because is very useful for everyone, in our home city or when visiting different countries where we can not communicate in the local language or in any other one.
All reviews and photos shared on Google Maps help people to find the hidden gems and stay away from the tourist traps, the places that overcharge people offering bad services. Those traps drive me crazy.
I give special attentions for sharing reviews about restaurants, because food and drink is essential but can be expensive, and it is amazing when you decided to visit a place based on the view and find a wonderful service, amazing food for a fair price.
Answering the original queue in my post, What I would like most in Google Maps, I can answer saying… the possibility to help the community to find the best place to go.
I’m very proud to be Local Guide not only because I can get some stars doing my review but because I’m sure the reviews can help the community.
Thank you all Local Guides for your great service!