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 @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

[Mohamed-Reda4]

Hello everyone. I'm Reda 22 years old from Morocco 🇲🇦, I'm sure that you heard about Morocco and i confirm that you should visit it, it's a fantastic country and i love it so much. I like to discover others cultures, and i found Airbnb as the best way to discover+ share cultures. I wish one day I'll have the chance to meet you all 😊.

Good luck with everyone life's and dreams :right_facing_fist::left_facing_fist:.

[Elisa]

Hi @Mohamed-Reda4 😊, 

Welcome to the community!

Morocco is on my travel list. What would you recommend I visit?

Warm regards ‌🌻‌,

[Mohamed-Reda4]

Hello Elisa 🤗, thank you for your welcome💐.

For the first visit i really recommend the Red City Marrakech, a magic city ✨ 

From people, tradition streets, Medina where there is everything even monkeys 😂 too the modernity and the beauty of Moroccan architect.

One day you are going to tell me how you found it 😉.

Best regards 🌸 .

[Rashmin1]

Hello,

Myself Rashmin from Calgary Canada and originally from Gujarat India. I been hosting my basement for last 2 years and wanted to learn more from the community to explore every opportunities.

[Elisa]

Hi @Rashmin1 😊, 

Welcome to the Community Center!

I’m impressed, hosting for two years is a fantastic experience.

What has been the most valuable lesson you've learned so far as a Host?

Warm regards ‌🌻‌,

[Rashmin1]

Hi @Elisa,

If we are helping our guests on and above their expectations then they'll definitely appreciate it and left a positive review. Which will help us in getting more business.

Regards,

Rashmin 

[Clinton97]

Hello everyone i’m clinton from kigali Rwanda and i’ve been a host for a year and half, happy to be here thank you all🙏

[Elisa]

Hi @Clinton97 😊, 

Welcome to the community center!

What inspired you to become a Host? 

Warm regards ‌🌻‌,

[Clinton97]

Hey @Elisa thanks for asking 🙏 i actually have 5 apartments so i wanted where i’m so comfortable to rent them out 

[Lukas416]

Hello! I was raised in Poland, but I've been living in London for nearly two decades. I also spend a lot of time in Portugal, where I’ve learned the language. I’m passionate about traveling, exploring art, design, and anything quirky. I love meeting new people and forming meaningful connections. Thank you for having me here!

[Elisa]

Hi @Lukas416 😊, 

Welcome to the Community Center! We are happy to have you here!

I love London, and I have been to Poland as well, different cities, but a lot of culture. 😍

What has been your favorite travel destination so far and why?

Warm regards ‌🌻‌,

[Lukas416]

@Elisa I’ve had the chance to visit over 30 countries, each with its own unique beauty.

 One of my favourite destinations is the Greek islands, especially for beach holidays. The islands are absolutely stunning—so visually pleasing! I also regularly visit the Algarve in Portugal. Its dramatic coastline is breathtaking, and I even learned Portuguese there. The people are so warm and welcoming.

Recently, I travelled around Thailand for two weeks, starting in Chiang Mai, known for its beautiful temples. I also explored the islands near Cambodia and, of course, Bangkok, which is famous for its vibrant street life and I think the best street food in the world.

Is there a particular place you love returning to?

[Elisa]

Hi @Lukas416 😊, 

Thank you for sharing all these experiences here!

That's marvelous, you’ve really traveled a lot. Did you also like the food in those countries?

My favorite destinations are always the places where I lived the most: France and Italy.

Warm regards🌻,

[Marcella263]

Hello All! I am Marcella and I am fairly new to hosting. I started in May of this year and I am learning a lot while enjoying the ride! I reside and host in Tallahassee, Florida. Thanks for having me🙂!!

[Rebecca]

Hi @Marcella263, great to have you here! It looks like everything is going great so far, your reviews are speaking for themselves. 😍

What has been your biggest lesson or surprise, since you started welcoming guests in your beautiful townhome?