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[Bhumika]

Hello everyone! 😊

Welcome to the Community Center! 👋  I'm @Bhumika , one of the Community Managers for our English Community Center along with my lovely team members @Quincy @Paula @Rebecca @Elisa @Alex @Emilie and we are thrilled to have you join us.

Let's kickstart this thread with a little about us Community Managers:

@Quincy : I'm from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 I have been on the Community Center for 6+ years, and have been an Airbnb Host myself. I love cycling🚲, playing football⚽, and travelling🌏 . I love how dynamic and diverse the Community Center is as we meet Hosts from all around the globe. 

@Bhumika :  🌍 I was born in Gujarat, India 🇮🇳 , and shifted to Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦 last year! 📷 I recently realized my love for photography and aesthetics. I love to capture mundane life and candid pictures. 🌆 When I'm not working, you'll find me binge-watching thriller movies or exploring history.

@Paula : I am from Colombia 🇨🇴 and currently living in British Columbia, Canada 🇨🇦. I have a passion for Latin American culture (I love to dance 💃) . I've had the opportunity to visit around 20 countries 🌎 and plan to visit many more. In my free time, I enjoy outdoor activities, especially mountain biking 🚲 and hiking 🏔.

@Rebecca : I'm from Cardiff in Wales originally but being a military child and a veterans spouse, I've travelled and lived in a lot of different places in the UK and Europe. I'm an environmentalist 🌿 and like to minimise my impact on the planet 🌎 as well as volunteering in my local community.  I love sea swimming 🌊 yoga on the beach 🧘‍ and I'm a children's yoga instructor too! 🙌 

@Elisa : I was born in Italy 🇮🇹 and as a lover of unique experiences—from exploring the streets of Rome🇮🇹 , Paris 🇫🇷, and Toronto 🇨🇦 to appreciating timeless art and cuisine—I'm here to blend the old with the new. 

@Alex : I'm originally from Spain 🇪🇸, but my passion for traveling made me move to Toronto🇨🇦 this year to explore the culture and add another unforgettable experience to my journey ✈️. I'm also passionate about all kinds of sports ⚽️ (especially football, in which I played at a semi-professional level) and love to discover new dishes everywhere I go. 🥘

Now it's your turn! Tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from? And is there something special about the location of your accommodation that you'd like to share?

Looking forward to getting to know you all!

Warm regards,

Bhumika

[Paula2563]

@Nicola3281 This is a great goal !  I currently am renting a single room as well, and hmmm maybe that should be my goal as well !   What type of property would you start out with ?   Condo, single family home, or other ?   (I've been a host since Dec 2022 and I am loving it so far) 

[Yael110]

Hi. I’m Yael - we are in North West London in a quiet tranquil space next to the Dollis River Walk. We’re hosting a nice private flat in the extension of our home for visitors to London who want to stay and explore a bit longer. It’s also good for newlyweds, students or if you’re in between homes. We’d love to host you! 

[Rebecca]

Hey @Yael110,

Welcome to the Community Center! Your space sounds amazing. Thanks for introducing yourself. 

You'll find lots of support and advice by using the search bar at the top but please don't be afraid to ask questions. We're a super friendly bunch, bursting with ideas. 

We've got some great guides written by Hosts just like you, with a wealth of information. 

[Bianny4]

Hi !!! 

Im Bianny from the Dominican Republic ! I love food, architecture and traveling. Im a host since 2018 and I love showing my culture to everyone making them feel at home. 

[Rebecca]

Hey @Bianny4 

Welcome to the Community Center! You're going to have to share and advice of what you do with your guests to show them your culture. There's nothing better than experiencing a country from the Hosts perspective. 

Rebecca

[Bianny4]

Above all, embody the spirit of Dominican hospitality by welcoming our guests with open arms, sharing stories about your culture and customs, and making them feel like part of the family. Encourage them to ask questions and immerse themselves fully in the Dominican experience. And of course , a big smile ! 

[Rebecca]

I adore this @Bianny4 - thank you so much for sharing! 😊

[Adebayo9]

Hi , My name is Adebayo Ayorinde , A resident of calgary , Alberta , New to Airbnb , got a 2 bed basement for rent , Newly built and furnished . 

[Charles1718]

Hi, I'm Chach!

I'm from New York. I love eating, reading and hikking. I live in a metropolis area and I offer accommodation in the country and touristic advice in the area.

Afterwards we could have a chat on health, nutrition and sports recovery as my interests have become my daily job 😊! I enjoy sharing and listening to others' experiences on life.

Looking forward to meeting you!

[Rebecca]

Hey @Charles1718  aka Chach! 

It's so great to have you here on the Community Center! We've got so many lovely stories for our Week of Celebration line up here. 

Let me know what you think and join in if you would like to. 

Rebecca 

[Rose2352]

I’m from South Africa.  I have been hosting since 2016.  I am passionate about hosting and interior decorating.  I love hiking, living in our game farm and cooking.  Worked for the bank for many years.  

I look forward to visiting your establishments in the near future.

[Rebecca]

Hey @Rose2352,

Wonderful to meet and to have you join us on the Community Center. I hope that you can find connection and also shared your knowledge and experiences as a Host. 

You'll find lots of support and advice by using the search bar at the top but please don't be afraid to ask questions. We're a super friendly bunch, bursting with ideas. 💡

[FairyFine0]

Hi, my name is Lexie, Fairyfine is just an alias name. I have been a member of Traveling for 7 years, this is the first time of being a co-host, have been Co-host for only 1 month, many things new I still have to learn, hope to find and learn some tricks or up-to-date what’s going on in this community. Hope you guys Merry Christmas 2023 .

[Ryan3473]

Hello everyone!  My name is Ryan, and I'm hosting a property in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  I enjoy raising four wonderful children with my wife.  We also have a dog, a beagle mix, who keeps everyone busy!  I also enjoy playing golf, coaching my son's little league team, and date nights with my wife.  

[Lisa8744]

Hi, my name is Lisa. I have recently begun hosting two newly completed Casitas in beautiful Costa Rica. 

Nice to meet you all and grateful for this community collaboration forum!