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Tired of the new rules, Carmina closed her Google Maps account — what pushed her over the edge?

It’s been months since Carmina last posted on her Google Maps. I started doing it just for fun, exploring new places to dine and travel, and sharing those spots with others. Back in 2017, I wasn’t even blogging yet. Over the years, I received numerous email updates about changes, but in September, the removal of followers on Google Maps felt particularly strange. There’s no point in complaining about it. I decided not to close my account, as it wasn’t an option, but I did delete all the photos I had contributed over the years. I have fond memories of seeing which photos were popular and had hoped to share them with you. It was surprising to see how many views my pictures had accumulated. While deleting them, I noticed that many restaurants and bakeries no longer exist, with some marked as unknown on the map. Most of my photos were from the pandemic period, a time when I could fully express myself and write about the food I enjoyed. Let's take a trip down memory lane with Carmina th...

Google Maps Connect Live 2020

You receive an email from Google Maps saying you can participate in their Connect Live 2020 which you have no clue actually exist as you are in a level in which you can send an application to see if you can be one of the participate to join their world wide activity for year 2020.

The email looks like this:



Anyone in any country is eligible to join as long they reach a certain level and have sent them an email.

I've looked into it and it is actually real and it does happen in real life.

If, there is anyone who is into striving something bigger than just participating in Google Maps and having to receive an opportunity this is for them.

There are ways in order you get chosen which explains in their website:




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