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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  and @Elisa  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. 

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

[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 🌻

[Rachelle146]

Hello everyone!

My name is Rachelle, and I'm excited to introduce myself as a new Airbnb host in this vibrant community. I’m passionate about creating memorable experiences for my guests and sharing the unique charm of my space.

I love meeting new people and showcasing the best of my area, whether it's local attractions, hidden gems, or delicious eateries. I'm committed to providing a warm and welcoming environment where guests feel right at home.

I’m looking forward to connecting with fellow hosts, sharing tips, and learning from your experiences. Here’s to many successful stays and wonderful connections ahead!

[Elisa]

Hi @Rachelle146 

Welcome to the community center. 😊

You have so many interests, it’s truly inspiring! 😍

How do you create memorable experiences? Would you like to share more with us?

Warm regards🌻,

[Темур0]

Привет всем.

Я Темур из Узбекистана, второй месяц практикуюсь на краткосрочной аренде.

И должен сказать что есть как и свои плюсы, так и свои минусы.

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Hello everyone.

I am Temur from Uzbekistan, I am practicing short-term rentals for the second month.

And I have to say that there are both pros and cons.

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[Elisa]

Hi @Темур0 

welcome to the community! 😊

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

Warm regards🌻,

[Charlotte1440]

Hi @Bhumika , I’m from Copenhagen, Denmark, but I currently live in Italy, where I’m fortunate to have a home in Rome as well as a holiday house in the lesser-known Alta Maremma region of Tuscany. It's about a 2-hour drive from the center of Rome and only 1.5 hours from Rome's Fiumicino airport. I enjoy the cultural opportunities that city life in Rome  & Copenhagen offers just as much as the peace and tranquility I find in the nature of Tuscany.

Charlotte

[Rosaria249]

Ciao a tutti, io sono Rosaria, sono Italiana, nata a Genova da genitori siciliani. Mi piace viaggiare, amo gli animali ed al momento ho un cagnolino vivacissimo nonostante l'età! Svolgo un lavoro di assistenza a persone disabili. Mi piace cucinare, in particolare dolci di cui ne sono golosa. Sono felice di fare parte del vostra Community e vi ringrazio per avermi accettato!

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Hi everyone, I am Rosaria, I am Italian, born in Genoa from Sicilian parents. I like to travel, I love animals and at the moment I have a lively little dog despite his age! I do a job assisting people with disabilities. I love to cook, especially sweets of which I have a sweet tooth. I am happy to be part of your Community and thank you for accepting me!

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[Elisa]

Ciao @Rosaria249 😊, 

Benvenuta nella community!

I am Italian too, I come from the Adriatic Coast in the Marche region.

Your background and interests sound wonderful. What's your favorite sweet to cook? 😍

Warm regards🌻,

[Rosaria249]

Ciao @Elisa , grazie per il tuo caloroso benvenuto!  La torta di mele e lo strudel  sono le mie specialità, ma anche le crostate mi vengono molto bene.

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Hi @Elisa , thank you for your warm welcome! Apple pie and strudel are my specialties, but tarts also come out very well for me.

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