New to the Community Center? Introduce yourself here ‌👇

[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  and @Sophia 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 🏔.

@Sophia : Born and bred in the UK 🇬🇧 but my roots are Bangladeshi 🇧🇩. I love cats 🐱, enjoy eating crisps (also known as chips) and enjoy baking 🍪. I also love travelling ✈️  I have worked in Community ever since I graduated and to put it lightly, people are my passion! 💖

@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! 🙌 

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

[Sophia]

Hey there @Rene2905, I hope you're well 😊

You can join the nearest Local Host Club to connect with fellow hosts local to your area. You can share your experiences, exchange valuable knowledge and get advice. Here's a link to the Local Host Clubs

[Amanda2774]

Hi everyone! My name is Amanda, I've been hosting in my 1bd guest suite in Auckland, New Zealand for about 4 months now. I love being an AirBnb host and am on the look out for ways to extend my offering!

[Sophia]

Hey there @Amanda2774, welcome! 🎉
That's a great question, feel free to start a conversation here asking that. I’m sure fellow hosts have plenty of advice to share 😊

[Alina1296]

Hi everyone,

It is nice to join this center. I am Alina from Qinhuangdao city, it has a long history of the ancient city, has the first pass of the Great Wall in China.  Very great and beautiful city. 

[Sophia]

Hi @Alina1296, I hope one day to visit China and see the Great Wall 😊

I hope you share your experiences with the wider community!

[Usama31]

I’m Usama Ajmal from the beautiful city of Islamabad, Pakistan. I’ve recently joined this vibrant community with the aim to stay updated and connecting with the Airbnb rental company. I’m excited to learn from everyone’s experiences, share my own, and contribute to this wonderful platform. I look forward to a great journey ahead with all of you!

Best, Usama"

[Sophia]

Hey there @Usama31 love how you're excited to start your adventure, wishing you the very best of luck! Do share your experiences with us 😊

[Sverre5]

Hi, my name is Sverre and I just joined the community. Now and then I rent out my own apartment which is located in a barrack in an old WW2 military camp in Trondheim, Norway. I work as a software developer and when I have guests I usually go skiing or hiking in the mountains, but I also like traveling abroad.  

[Paula]

Hello @Sverre5, thanks so much for sharing your presentation 😊

How has your experience with Airbnb been so far? Please feel free to start a 👉New conversation here to share ideas, tips, or ask questions to our experienced Hosts.

[Sasa58]

Hi

My name is Sasa and my guest Lodge is based in Letswatla, Bochum rural areas of limpopo province in South Africa and I'm happy to be part of these family. I would appreciate any advice as I'm new on the industry and previously disadvantaged

Regards

[Sophia]

Hey there @Sasa58, I hope to visit South Africa one day 😎. Love your enthusiasm! 💖

If you’d like to learn about asking for a listing critique, check out this topic right here: 

How to ask for listing critique on the Community Center 😊

[Martin5447]

Hello all you wonderful Airbnb'ers! My name is Martin, I'm from Ireland, currently living in the jungle in Panama with wife Patsy, have lived in and traveled to over 40 countries. Just started Co-hosting our friend's home in Panama City. When we complete renovations on our own casitas we will then become Hosts ourselves. Looking forward to our Airbnb journey along side all of you. 

[Sophia]

A big warm welcome to you! 🎉 @Martin5447 

How is Panama? Are you missing Ireland? 🇮🇪
Your passion and energy is infectious! Wishing you the very best of luck 🍀Do share your experiences with us 😊

[Martin5447]

Thank you for your warm welcome Sophia!

Panama is a paradise. It has so many naturally beautiful places for tourists to visit and experience the biodiversity of the wildlife, flora & fauna. From the quaint high-mountain coffee-growing region in Boquete, down to the tropical islands and beaches of the both the Caribbean and Pacific coastlines, Panama has it all.. not to mention the modern stylish skyline of Panama City,  the country just needs to be less corrupt and do a better job of selling itself as a destination to international tourists. Its neighbor Costa Rica does an excellent job of that with the same natural resources. And yes, I do miss my family and friends back home in Ireland. ☘️💚☘️

[Sophia]

Hey hey @Martin5447 wooow, Panama sounds like an absolute dream destination 😍
Costa Rica is on my travel bucket list but I now have to do a search on Panama...seems like it has soooo much to offer! More than expected 👀

When was the last time you visited your hometown? 😊