What is the most interesting thing you’ve done as a Local Guide? Be a part of all the beautiful places in this world and all the foods also ?
Hi, my name is Frans Enero from Indonesia. I live in Surabaya City, East Java. I am level 8 local guide.
At first I joined Google Local Guides. I just thought I could be a part of Google by providing additional information about places around me and finally being able to help other Google users with that information. To be honest I am not good in giving reviews but I understand how to take photos with my phone ?.. so I thought let the photo speaks ?
Rice fields in Bali
Sunset at Lasiana Beach, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara
I began to see that the photos that I sent were actually seen by others and it made me feel my contribution was getting attention from others and I was happy to be able to make a positive contribution to others and I felt useful to others out there.
I kept going and when I went out of town or abroad, I keep sharing those beautiful things, great views, new foods that I tried, new cities, new places, new experiences and I’m happy if others can judge information from me useful to them.
So, when i went to new places i always checked Google Maps, when I want to visit new spot like restaurant, tourist spot I always check what other local guides review and I really thankful of other local guides contribution.
I like to travel and one of the functions of the Google Maps that I really like is Google Timeline.
I really wish could fill the map with my red dots and I will continue to share my experiences