Now, around 200 local experts and trendsetters in cities around the world have shared their favourite places. Each has provided their personal perspective on their selected locations, and the result is a new collection of expert maps for users to browse and explore:
- Culinary experts such as Chef Nobu and Ferran Adria share some of their favourite restaurants including our very own Harbour and Kitchen Bar in Sydney;
- Fashion experts such as Diane von Furstenberg share their favourite places to shop;
- Political leaders such as Al Gore and environmentalist David de Rothschild share places that they loved while growing up or that inspire their work today;
- Musical experts such as Lang Lang, Yo-Yo Ma and Moby share some of their favourite places to view art or catch a show;
- Sport icons such as four-time World Surfing Champion Lisa Andersen share their favourite places to enjoy their passion like riding the waves at Bells Beach and Narrabeen.
If you fancy yourself as an expert in something or want to create a collection of your favourite locations - be they preferred restaurants, surf beaches or stops on a roadtrip - you can create your own map and select your own favourite spots using the My Maps tab on Google Maps. Then you can choose to share your own favourite places with friends and family or you can contribute your expertise to the rest of the world by making it searchable online. Check out this video for more information.
