Traveling is expensive. You pay for transportation, lodging, meals and entertainment; once you add it all up that’s a lot of cash! However, you should never have to pay to explore a new place and this is why I am so passionate about sharing my experiences and reviews on Google Maps as a Local Guide.
I work as a librarian by day and find connecting people with resources very rewarding. Whether you want to find a good physician or the best poké bowl in the city, we all deserve to know our options and Google has made sharing information free and easy.
As a Local Guide I get to help people learn about the places I love, both in Portland, Oregon, and anywhere else I am fortunate enough to travel. Because I am passionate about free access to information I’ve reviewed all 19 of the library branches in Portland, so locals and visitors know they can pop in for free wifi and recommendations. Check out this list of library-inspired places to dine and drink; places I love taking my friends when they visit.
Whether you’ve lived here your whole life, or you’re just visiting for the weekend, Google let’s me tell you about the best places I’ve found, so you can have great experiences too. When you travel, don’t pay for a guide book, Google Maps has everything you need!