Stephen's professionally-written posts make him stand out as a Creative Contributor. His guides to Istanbul and Madeira on Connect are noteworthy for their creative presentation, while his "how-to"tutorials on various elements of Google Maps elevate him to expert status. An avid traveler, Stephen has been everywhere from Portugal to Kyrgyzstan, and makes it a point to share helpful information through his Google Maps contributions about these places.

Stephen has also been supporting businesses during COVID-19 by detailing the changes businesses have made during the pandemic. Beyond the regular scope of helpful reviews, he's added updated storefront photos and new imagery of the inside depicting spacing, delivery quality, and other safety measures that have been put in place.

What keeps Stephen so engaged with the Local Guides community? "Companionship and friendship," he said. "I can speak for everyone that we all feel a goal to do something great for the world, and help other people. This common goal creates an incredible connection and bond between us Local Guides and it makes it so easy to connect."

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