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

[Rebecca]

Hi @Vaishnavi9,

Welcome to the Community, and congratulations on starting you hosting journey! I love your hosting philosophy. 🌟

Perhaps you could share your listing with us on 'Ask about your listing', where you can ask other Hosts to critique your listing and give you some tips about how to improve it and help you be as successful as can be? 😊

[Vaishnavi9]

Hey @Rebecca 

That's an amazing Idea, just did it. Looking forward to hearing about it and learning. 

Thanks a lot. 

[Rebecca]

Fantastic @Vaishnavi9, I'm sure you'll get some useful ideas! 🌟

[Mhwr0]

Hi! My name is Mhwr Malik, & I live in Lahore, Pakistan. I've completed my intermediate studies and am continuing my further education. Currently, I work in real estate and manage online listings for properties on various websites.

I aspire to be a professor one day, & I enjoy reading novels & travelling, I'm passionate about completing my sales task successfully.

[Rebecca]

Hi @Mhwr0, and welcome!

Thanks for telling us more about you -what kind of field are you studying and would like to become a professor in? Best of luck in your hosting journey! 🍀

[Mhwr0]

I want to become a math professor, but I'm currently pursuing my BBA.

[Rebecca]

@Mhwr0 Both maths and business come in quite handy for managing your listing and bookings as a Host, that's definitely going to help you! I wish you loads of success in the rest of your studies. 🎉

[Aimore0]

@Aimore0 : I was born in Brazil 🇧🇷 half German 🇩🇪 and Australian 🇦🇺  citizen. I've been living in Australia for some time now, and it truly feels like home. I love swimming , camping , and spending time at the beach . The beautiful landscapes and vibrant culture here inspire me every day, and I enjoy connecting with nature whenever I can.

[Quincy]

Hi @Aimore0, 

So great to hear from you! What an amazing mix of cultures you bring to the table – Brazilian, German, and Australian, that's incredible!

Living in Australia must be quite an experience, especially with your passion for swimming, camping, and beach time.

Nature definitely has a way of grounding us and bringing a little peace to the everyday hustle. 

It's great to have you here with us!

Quincy

[Sherri308]

Hello all!

New to the Arirbnb community! Here in West Virginia we began our first property listing on August 11th 2024 and attained Superhost on October 1st. We are proud of our hard work and love sharing our farm and our Mystic Pond Cabin with guests. We have hosted 10 states and 2 countries so far and look forward to a great 2025 with launching more cabins. Couples have celebrated birthdays, anniversaries and on Dec 31st we have someone who will be proposing onsite!  Thanks for your help and guidance in advance!  

[Rebecca]

Hi @Sherri308, 

Welcome to the Community, and congratulations on your recent Superhost status! It sounds like your cabins are booked for a lot of special occasions, what a delight it must be to get to be part of all these wonderful moments. I wonder, which one has been the most memorable one so far for you? 

Looking forward to seeing you around the Community Center. 🌻

Rebecca

[Karim561]

congrats sherri!

[Alice1748]

Hello Bhumika, 

I was born in Nanyuki town which sits at the foot of Mt Kenya, about 200kms from Nairobi which is the capital city of Kenya. I would love to travel more than I have as I love nature. I have been working in Nairobi but I feel drawn back to my hometown. I have since set up an airbnb there that can serve as a home when am there and as an Airbnb home when am not there.  love the weather and landscape that Nanyuki offers and I hope to share the same with my guests. Looking forward to learning more from the experts in the Community Centre. 

[Bhumika]

Hi @Alice1748 , thanks for sharing your story 😍 it sounds like Nanyuki is a beautiful and peaceful place to call home.

What has been your favorite part of hosting so far? And have you found any special ways to highlight the unique features of Nanyuki for your guests? 🎉

I'd like to invite you to a topic we had created 👉City of the month June 2024: Nairobi 🇰🇪 👈We look forward to read your stories, recommendations, and any hidden gems in the city 🎉

[Jesseca3]

Hello! I'm @Jesseca3, I have an Airstream I'm co-hosting with my husband and friend Liz.  I'm originally from WA state and live in Texas now. I have three dogs and two cats. Having this little airstream is actually a dream come true!!!! It's also so cute to be able so share it with our community and others. I am a day spa owner and the airstream is located on a ranch outside the popular tourist community my spa is located in. So it's a win win for everyone. Looking forward to this adventure.