Stephie recognizes the ability to bridge cultures is best through a shared experience - and the most particularly, a great meal. As a Local Guide, they've provided numerous reviews on a diverse array of restaurants, so travelers can experience foreign cuisines without the long-distance travel.

What is your favorite place, experience, photo or video you contributed to Google Maps this year?
The Kurpark Bad Salzuflen for the night of 10,000 candles.

What advice do you have for other Local Guides?
Go through life with open eyes and see all the supposedly small things.

What do you like most about the Local Guides community?
I enjoy getting in touch with people from all over the world and being introduced to other countries and their beauty. Thanks to Translator, there are no language barriers.

What makes a place or experience worth rating/reviewing?
Sometimes it's a place that touches me, other times an event, or a conversation with a shop owner. I find talking about places exciting, even if it's just helpful information like different opening hours, current parking or entrance fees.

What is your favorite feature of Google Maps?
I like to travel and I use Google Maps to see where we can eat well. Depending on my appetite and based on the reviews, it is easy to quickly decide on a restaurant.

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