Kashif is keen on promoting local tourism in Pakistan through the Local Guides program. This Helpful Hero has contributed ample story-filled posts on Local Guides Connect. Kashif has also been featured on the BBC News Urdu to discuss how Google Maps users can contribute details on roads, businesses, and public spaces to help grow Pakistan's tourism industry.

What is your favorite place, experience, photo or video you contributed to Google Maps this year?
I love to contribute to all sorts of places, but this year my favorite photos and reviews are of RaniKot Fort, a historical Landmark in Pakistan, and Makli Necropolis Thatta.

In Turkey, I loved sharing photos of the Old Bazaar in Antalya and Hagia Sophia. I always dreamed of visiting this majestic place, and in May 2022 my dream came true!

What advice do you have for other Local Guides?
We should all continue to support small businesses as we did in the pandemic and share our best contributions. Try to be a leader and a messenger for the Local Guides program.

What do you like most about the Local Guides community?
The Local Guides Community is like a family to me. Local Guides love and respect one another, and always try their best to guide the community in the right direction.

Thanks to the Local Guides Community, I've been invited to speak on radio and TV programs to share about my experiences with the Local Guides program.

What makes a place or experience worth rating/reviewing?
Every place you visit is worth rating or reviewing, especially when it's a small business. Adding accessibility information makes your review & photos more helpful to other people. When I review a restaurant, I always look first if the place is clean, then the taste of the food, and the ambience. It's also important to note the pricing.

What is your favorite feature of Google Maps?
My favorite feature is "Add a Missing Place" because I believe that when we add new businesses on Google Maps, it can help them grow. After a place is approved, reviews and photos from other people continue to help the business grow.

Want to learn more about this incredible Local Guide? Check out their contributions on Google Maps and follow them on Connect.