Becoming a Local Guide has been a great experience, being able to share a review, pictures and videos is amazing, especially when traveling!
When I first started, I had no idea of the powerful tool google maps created for us, but after several posts and the response from other users, it motivated me to continue to share my experiences and help others to go to the best places in town.
When traveling to other cities, one of the first things I do is to search online the best places in town, best restaurants, best attractions, etc. and this help me enjoy and improve my experiences everywhere I go.
I really encourage all users to start using this option so the community of local guides continues to grow and we can get to cover the most places possible for all the new users.
When looking to a description of a place I never been, I enjoy reading local guides reviews, most of the time they will be accurate and real.