02-28-2024 07:16 AM
Local Guide TravellerG (@TravellerG) is a true Community Builder. He lives in Bangalore, India, but gladly travels to other places to meet fellow Local Guides and often brings people together virtually. Whether his meet-ups focus on photography, accessibility, or celebrations, they always include an element of knowledge sharing about Google Maps, Connect, and personal skills.
We recently caught up with TravellerG to learn more about his experience with meet-ups and get his tips on how to host successful community-led events.
What do you love about meet-ups?
I love everything — from the planning to the recap! Whether it is a physical or virtual meet-up, I enjoy the moments I share with fellow Local Guides. Those moments are precious to me. Meet-ups have given me several excellent friends, too.
What was your first experience with meet-ups?
It was an extremely great feeling. When I joined Local Guides Connect in 2017, I was guided by then-Connect Moderator @StephenAbraham and later by @AmbrishVarshney. Ambrish introduced me to a senior Local Guide, @JohnPeter from Chennai. In 2018, over a telephone conversation, he agreed to come to Yercaud (where I was staying at the time). He came and stayed with us for two days; that was my maiden meet-up. The two of us explored Yercaud and contributed many 360 images and reviews.
Do you have a favorite meet-up you’ve (co-)hosted? What about a favorite meet-up you attended?
I have many, but here I will mention just three.
What are your tips for organizing a virtual meet-up?
Find more tips based on experience here.
What about organizing an in-person meet-up?
Find more tips based on experience here.
What one piece of advice would you give to someone who’s about to host their first meet-up?
My suggestion would be to consult a Local Guide who has conducted one or more meet-ups or ask for support on Connect. This will ensure the success of your meet-up.
Is there anything else you’d like to tell us about yourself?
I am a retired professional who spends five to eight hours a day on Google Maps, Connect, and related social media, mainly to help fellow Local Guides.
Have you attended any of TravellerG’s meet-ups? Do you have a question for him? Tell us in the comments below.
Want to see who else is a Meet-up Champion? Read our previous post here.
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02-28-2024 07:19 AM
Congratulations @TravellerG , but I would be more than happy to see you as a Connect Moderator
02-28-2024 07:23 AM - edited 02-28-2024 07:25 AM
Congratulations on your achievement and recognition as Meetup Champion @TravellerG 💐
Your tips for organizing virtual and in-person meetups are greatly appreciated 👍
02-28-2024 07:55 AM
Dear @TravellerG
Congratulations 🎊 on being recognized as a Meet-up Champion & welcome to Meet-up Champion club 😊!
Your dedication to bringing together fellow Local Guides, both in person and virtually, is truly inspiring. Your tips for hosting successful events, whether virtual or in-person and your willingness to support others embarking on their meet-up journey is commendable.
Thank you @DeniGu
for sharing another Meet-up Champion with us.
02-28-2024 08:02 AM
Congratulations @TravellerG I really want to meet you. Will definitely try to take you along for a meet-up soon.
02-28-2024 08:10 AM
@DeniGu thank you for recognizing the Great @TravellerG. Honestly, he could be a Champion in all of the categories!
@TravellerG, my sincere congratulations, Sir, for being recognized as a Meet-up Champion. Your tips and guidance were very much appreciated when I co-hosted my first meet-up with @PrasadVR. You are appreciated for all you do to lift our LG community. 🎉
02-28-2024 08:22 AM
Yoohooo @TravellerG
A big congratulations for this great achievement of yours. This is long overdue and finally it's here. We wish you more wins.
Thank you @DeniGu
Cheers
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02-28-2024 08:23 AM
Assalamu Alaikum, my very dear @MahabubMunna,
Your love and attention is very dear to me...
Thank you so much for being the first to greet me...
May your kind words be blessings upon me...
Regarding the Moderatorship, in front of your HUGE DEDICATION, I'm no one... Hats off to your SUPER - DRIVE in Guiding the Bangladesh Guides... Very PROUD OF YOU,... dear brother...
I once again, express my greetings for your 10th Anniversary...
🙏🙏🙏
02-28-2024 08:28 AM
Congratulations @TravellerG Sir.
this is well deserved recognition that is long overdue.
More energy and accolades to your name.
best regards.
02-28-2024 08:30 AM
So kind of you to respond quickly and give your valuable feedback, my very dear friend @Tushar_Suradkar.
I always remember the very valuable support you gave me... Thank you so much for reading through the tips...
I'm thinking of publishing more on this, after our meetups...
All your suggestions are welcome, please...
Most sincerely...
🙏❤️🤝