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 @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

[Naval13]

Hi,

I am Naval , originally from Kerala, India. I am settled in Ireland and started hosting since 2 yrs. I live in the Irish country side, surrounded by beautiful farm lands and cattle. I am a nurse basically, but have diverse interests. I love to travel, books and friends go next, art and literature follows. One of my biggest goals is to become a successful entrepreneur and to travel across the continents. 

[Elisa]

Hi @Naval13 😊

We are happy you joined the community!

The Irish countryside is so charming. What is the purpose of your guests staying at your place?

Warm regards 🌻,

[Shaina32]

Hello Everyone and the CC Team! Thank you for the warm welcome. I'm currently located in India 🇮🇳and this is my first time hosting on Airbnb. I’m excited to join this community and start my hosting journey. Hosting has always intrigued me because I love the idea of meeting people from different places and making them feel at home.

Though I'm new, I’ve already found the experience rewarding. I’ve had wonderful guests, and I’m learning a lot along the way. I’m looking forward to gaining more insights, sharing my own experiences, and connecting with other hosts here. Thanks again for creating such a supportive space!

[Mirjana76]

Hello @Shaina32 ,  welcome to our community. I never visit India, but love to see this part of our planet 🙂 Once vill come to your anazing country 🙂

[Elisa]

Hi @Shaina32 😊

We are happy you joined this community, and thank you for your kind words!

When did you start renting on Airbnb?

We look forward to reading about your experiences in the community! 😍

Don't hesitate to do so by starting a new conversation here.

Warm regard 🌻,

[Charlotte1440]

Hello everyone! My name is Charlotte, and I am excited to share a bit about myself with you. I am 51 years old and currently reside in the beautiful city of Rome. My journey as a host began 11 years ago when I started as an Airbnb host in Denmark.

Over the years, my passion for hosting has grown, and I am now proud to be a host and co-host in three incredible locations: Copenhagen, Tuscany, and Rome. Each of these places has its unique charm, and I love being able to provide travelers with a warm and welcoming experience.

I look forward to connecting with all of you and sharing more about my experiences in the hospitality industry!

[Mirjana76]

Hello @Charlotte1440  your choices is anazing. Have you ever visited Croatia? It s so close ti Italy ,my favorite place to have a fan and holidays 🙂

[Charlotte1440]

Hi @Mirjana76 , no, unfortunately, I haven’t visited Croatia yet, but it’s definitely on my bucket list!

All the best,

Charlotte

[Elisa]

Ciao @Charlotte1440 😊, 

benvenuta nella community! 

I am from Italy (Adriatic Coast) as well, but I'm based in Toronto. You've lived in amazing cities! 😍

What made you decide to start Airbnb 11 years ago?

Warm regard 🌻,

[Charlotte1440]

Hi Elisa,

The idea of listing my apartment on Airbnb 11 years ago came from my friends. They wanted to earn some extra money by cleaning and welcoming guests while I was posted abroad for work. I thought it was a brilliant idea since it allowed me to still use the apartment whenever I was home.

Kind regards,

Charlotte

[Elisa]

Thank you for your reply @Charlotte1440 😊

What you’re telling me is very interesting! Would you like to tell us more by sharing your experience in starting a new conversation here?

Warm regards🌻,

[A-Home-By-Alex0]

Ciao a tutti piacere alex , grazie di avermi accettato, sono italiano , ho scelto di diventare host per poter conoscere persone di varie nazionalità  , la posizione del mio alloggio è a 15 minuti dall'aeroporto milano malpensa, comodo per chi vuole riposare prima della partenza. Sono simpatico, molto socievole e disponibile , Sono host dal 26 dicembre 2024. per migliorare ogni giorni si accettano consigli dai più esperti. un'abbraccio a tutti 🙂 

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Hello everyone pleasure alex , thank you for accepting me , I am Italian , I chose to become host to be able to know people of various nationalities , the location of my accommodation is 15 minutes from the airport milano malpensa, convenient for those who want to rest before departure. I am nice, very sociable and helpful , I am host since December 26, 2024. to improve every day we accept advice from the most experienced. a hug to everyone 🙂

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[Elisa]

Ciao @A-Home-By-Alex0 😊

Benvenuto nella community!

You had a great idea to rent your place close to the airport! I usually need to spend the night near the airport because I live quite far away.

Have you received any reservations yet? What is the purpose of your visitors?

Warm regards🌻

[Elena4880]

Soy Elena de Asunción Paraguay ,  actualmente me dedico a tasar propiedades y/o alquilarlas y venderlas , sin embargo mi pasión sigue siendo la fotografia que me ha ayudado muchisimo en mis actividades profesionales , ya como jubilada encuentro esta como una afición muy interesante , además de incursionar en la labor del crochet que es muy placentera.

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I am Elena from Asuncion Paraguay, I am currently dedicated to appraise properties and/or rent and sell them, however my passion is still photography which has helped me a lot in my professional activities, and as a retiree I find this as a very interesting hobby, in addition to dabbling in the work of crochet which is very pleasant.

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[Elisa]

Hola @Elena4880 😊

Welcome to the community!

You have so many hobbies, that's amazing! 😍

Are you renting a place? You mentioned you are a photographer. Did you take the pictures for your listing?

Warm regards 🌻