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

[Nebojša1]

Hello, I come from Bosnia and Herzegovina (Europe), from Mostar. We are undeveloped in terms of tourism, but that is starting to change little by little. We have a lot to offer.

I've been a host for two years now, but I'm constantly discovering something new on Airbnb 🙂

[Monika]

Hello @Nebojša1 ,

Welcome to our community and thank you for this your introduction 😊

Mostar is a beautiful city with a wonderful old town. You mentioned that Mostar has a lot to offer. What are the other interesting things or activities in Mostar or the surrounding areas?

Warm regards,

Monika

[Nebojša1]

@Monika There are a lot of rivers in the surroundings of Mostar, I will post a couple of links about the locations that are in the surroundings.

https://bs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blagaj_(Mostar)#/media/Datoteka:Blagaj_Ceilings.jpg

https://kravica.ba/

https://www.neretvaraft.ba/

I would also like to mention that the proximity of the historic city of Dubrovnik (Croatia) plays an important role, many tourists make trips from Dubrovnik to Mostar, as well as from Mostar to Dubrovnik.

https://www.enciklopedija.hr/clanak/dubrovnik

[Monika]

Hi @Nebojša1 ,

Thank you so much for all this information! It is a beautiful area with lots to see!

I’m sure that Mostar and the surrounding area will soon be discovered by more tourists.

Keep up the great work with your hosting!

Happy hosting!

Monika

[Quincy]

@Nebojša1 

What an absolutley beautiful river 😍 I would love to visit someday.

We'd love to hear more about what makes your area so specia! Please feel free to start a conversation by clicking here or create a post using the "Post" button up top to share the beauty and unique aspects of your country with the community. 

Quincy

[Mary6568]

My name is Mary Ngigge, from Kenya. A practicing paralegal doubling a s a nurse too with a passion for cute interior designs. Hosting is something I enjoy doing more as a hobby. Just being able to curate spaces that are cozy and make guests feel at home is what I enjoy 

[Monika]

Hi @Mary6568 ,

Welcome to our community and thank you for this lovely introduction 😍

Your listings are really cozy and feel like homes. What are your best tips for fellow hosts to furnish their accommodations?

Warm regards,

Monika

[Nannie1]

Hello, my name is Nannie McMartin. Born in the USA then mostly raised in Venezuela and then back to the USA. I have been living in Col.rnar, Andalucía Spain the last 7 years. After my husband's death I decided to do something I felt qualified to do. And here I am. New but eager for the experience!

[Monika]

Hi @Nannie1 ,

Welcome to our community, and thank you for your introduction! 😊

As a new host, you might have some questions or comments, so please feel free to start a ⭐ New conversation here ⭐,  by asking any questions you have. I’m sure our lovely hosts will be more than happy to share their opinions.

We also have a Spanish-speaking community with many hosts from Spain. You’re welcome to join them there.

Happy Hosting!

Monika

[Renuka12]

Bula Vinaka, greeting from Fiji Island, beautiful Paradise in the Pcific.Im Renuka, joined airbnb a month nw.very new to this community. I would love to host and accommodate guests from other countries wishing to travel to Fiji Island.

Good to feel so welcomed. 

🥰🥰

[Monika]

Hi @Renuka12 ,

You are very welcome to join our wonderful community! 

As a new Host, you might have some questions or comments, so please feel free to start a ⭐ New conversation here ⭐,  asking any questions you have. I am sure our lovely Hosts will be more than happy to share their opinions.

Thank you for your greetings from beautiful Paradise! When is the best time to visit Fiji?

Warm regards,

Monika

[Oscar1288]

Hello, I'm Oscar 🇫🇷! I’m originally from France but have spent a lot of time in Texas 🤠. I've been an Airbnb host in Austin for over a year now 🏡. I love learning about different cultures 🌍, playing soccer ⚽, and enjoying great food 🍽️. Austin is the perfect spot for a weekend getaway—downtown has some of the best views 🌆 and plenty of restaurants, bars, and shops all within a few blocks 🍻🛍️.

[Elisa]

Bonjour @Oscar1288 

Welcome to the community! 😊

Thank you for your introduction. I lived in France before, which city are you from?

What’s the best part of being a host for you? 😍

Warm regards🌻,

[Christopher-Michael-Creighton0]

@Elisa Hi I'm Chris. I live in Penticton British Columbia Canada. 

I am so new that I haven't even completed my registration. What I do like so far is to being part of an organization where you look after one another and assist each other towards creating a great experience for whomever chooses our properties to rent 

[Elisa]

Hi @Christopher-Michael-Creighton0 

welcome to the community😊 

I am living in Canada as well and I definitely need to visit British Columbia! 😍

Can you tell me more about this project? 

Warm regards🌻,