r/LocalGuides

Curious how you all handle the cashless problem. I’m an indie developer and I recently built an iOS (iPhone) app (GuideGallery) to test a theory: if you give guests their group photos via a shared link, and put a tip button directly on that page, they'll tip more because it feels like a natural "thank you."

For those doing daily tours, would a passive tipping method like this genuinely help your income, or how do you currently collect digital tips?

If any UK guides are open to taking a look and telling me what I got wrong (or right), the app is called GuideGallery.

Desculpa por incomodar vocês, Apenas queria saber para me ajudar pois tenho diversas fotos 360 guardadas mais nao sei como coloca. Alguém Pode me ajudar ???

So they took away our star badges and now the only thing we get is for being past level 4? I think level 10 has something but I have yet to see one.

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Anyone else think that not being able to tell between a level 4 reviewer and a level 9 reviewer is dumb?

Hi everyone! Planning on proposing to my girlfriend while we visit Quebec. We are planning on going to Montreal, Trois Riviera, and Quebec City across 5 days. I’m from Toronto and she’s from Scotland and we will be going in late July. Would love some location ideas!

Some useful information, she’s a very shy and private person, so nothing that would become a spectacle with many eyes. It’s late July and she’s Scottish, so the heat isn’t amazing so ideally indoors, but also early morning or evening would work for outdoor spots. We both aren’t the most active so not really looking to do any hikes.

Any opinions would be massively appreciated! Feel free to ask any questions if it would help with the advice!

I don't have thousands of followers or a polished Instagram grid. My "social circle" is mostly my kids! But I deeply love the food, the vibes, and the incredible multicultural soul of this city. Because I can't travel all over Dubai with little ones in tow, I put my absolute heart into sharing what I know best: affordable, multicultural hidden gems where families can enjoy amazing food and great vibes without breaking the bank.

My quiet passion brought me somewhere I never expected. I was invited by Google and Dubai Economy and Tourism to an exclusive breakfast at the Etihad Museum.

Out of thousands of voices, I was recognized as one of the Top 11 Local Guides in Dubai. Me. A mom, not an influencer, with 32 million views on my reviews, standing alongside the city's biggest creators

Win or lose, yesterday gave me the realization that I am capable of doing great things outside of my daily routine. Dubai truly is a city of dreams that gives an equal chance to everyone, and Google gave a regular mom an extraordinary platform. Thank you for making me feel seen. 🇦🇪✨
Kindly explore my list and vote . This means a-lot to this mom who is dreaming still.