New to the Community Center? Introduce yourself here ‌👇

[Elisa]

Hello everyone! 😊

Welcome to the Community Center! 👋  I'm @Elisa , one of the Community Managers for our English Community Center along with my lovely team members @Quincy @Paula @Rebecca @Bhumika @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. 🥘

@Emilie : I was born in France 🇫🇷, raised in French Polynesia 🌺 and Morocco 🇲🇦, and have settled in the UK for 14 years now! On evenings and weekends, you will find me spending time with my dog, working on a jigsaw, or trying my hand at some new cuisine. 🍲

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🌻,

Elisa

[Jacquelynn8]

Thank you so much @Emilie !😊 You will love Kenya we have a little bit of everything going on from Safaris,Pristine beaches,Vibrant Nightlife,Local fresh food stops and fine dining experiences.Check out these places on your next visit to help with your itinerary!

Nairobi City:

•  Parks:Nairobi National Park, Giraffe Center, Sheldrick Trust[Elephants].
• Food:Sarit Center food courts, Bypass meat havens,Big Fish,Swahili dishes,Java Coffee House,Nairobi Street Kitchen etc
• Fine dining:Kwetu by Hilton, INTI Experience, La Villa Restaurant,Slate Kitchen bar.

Out of Town Experience:

• Safaris: Maasai Mara, Tsavo, Amboseli,Samburu National Parks.
• Lakes: Nakuru, Naivasha,L.Victoria.[Wildlife and camping by the lake]
• Beaches: Watamu, Bofa Kilifi, Diani and Lamu.[clean white sandy beaches and dhow cruises]

You're most welcome let me know if you decide to visit happy to host you 🙂

[Emilie]

So many recommendations, thank you @Jacquelynn8! 😍

The food mentions caught my attention, which traditional dishes are must-trys do you think?   

[Jacquelynn8]

As a foodie I  understand 😄.

Try : Nyamachoma [roast meat] + Ugali + Kachumbari / Biriani /Pilau at the coast 😋, Tilapia/Nile perch fish at the lake and Kenyan coffee ☕️  & Tea.

[Sanny15]

Hola! I'm Sanny originally from the Phillippines but now living in Dubai, UAE. I started hosting April last year and became a super host after a few months. I love my travels and this has helped me so much to ensure that my listing provides essential information and my place is equipped with essentials for fellow travellers. I look forward to hearing tips from other hosts.

[Emilie]

Hola @Sanny15 🤗

Having some experience as a guest is a great way to learn what you want or don't want for your own listing when you become a host! What are some of those little touches that you've implemented based on your past travels?

I look forward to seeing you around the community, feel free to explore the forum using these 👉 tips to start using the Community Center 👈  and get the most of our our wonderful community!

Emilie

[Oussama83]

Hello everyone! i'm thrilled to be part of this amazing community! My name is Oussama, and I'm from Marrakech, Morocco. I've been hosting on Airbnb for six years now, and I truly enjoy welcoming guests from all over the world. Hospitality is my passion!

In addition to hosting, I'm also a PhD student specializing in computer science. It's exciting to connect with like-minded individuals here, and I'm looking forward to learning from and sharing experiences with all of you.

Happy to be here!

[Emilie]

Welcome @Oussama83! I lived in Agadir for a few years when I was younger, and got the chance to visit your gorgeous city too. 😍

How are you finding balancing studying and hosting? All the best with your PhD, and I can't wait to see you around the community! 

[Julia5225]

Hello everyone, 

My name is Julia and i have been on Airbnb for the past 3 years, 

happy to join this community. 

Thank you 

[Paula]

Hello @Julia5225 😊

Thank you so much for joining our community! How has your experience been with the forum after three years of hosting on Airbnb?

Looking forward to hearing from you.

[Bruno2060]

Hi, I am Bruno originally from France but left a long long time ago first for the US then Colombia and Peru. I now live in Casares Malaga Spain.

 https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/43855492?source_impression_id=p3_1695448408_fwJgFwKzC0tYcbA8

It has been great so far, in almost 4 year guests from 28 countries.

I am glad to join and be able to share and communicate about our adventures in airbnb

Un saludo. Bruno

[Paula]

Hello @Bruno2060 it is absolutely great to have you here.

I would like to invite you to share some tips with our wonderful community by starting a 👉New conversation here.

I am sure your expertise will greatly benefit many new Hosts 😊

[Annelise44]

I'm @Annelise1476 from BC! This has been my first year as host at a large guesthouse on our certified organic farm. It has been quite an adventure so far, but we have enjoyed introducing people to our farm through this agri-tourism.

[Paula]

Hello @Annelise44,

I’m also based in BC, specifically in Port Moody.

We’d love to learn more about your agri-tourism business. Do you offer any experiences through your listing as well?

Please keep us posted!

[Rita3253]

Rita, from Canada.   I started renting on Airbnb one year ago.  I have a large home in the Kawartha Lakes region of Ontario.  7.5 acres of private waterfront bliss!  I suppose the unique features of my home are the number of bedrooms (6), bathrooms, (4), and large theatre room.  I cater to multi-generational families and friend gatherings.  My home sleeps up to 19 guests.  So far... so good.  I've only had very minor issues with guests.  Most have been fantastic!  I have loved the Airbnb support I've received.  

[Paula]

Hello @Rita3253, it is great to hear about your story in Airbnb.

I would like to invite you to share some tips with our wonderful community by starting a 👉New conversation here.

I am sure your expertise will greatly benefit many new Hosts 😊