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

[Eileen462]

@Pamela1364  Congratulations!

[Nicola3321]

Hi all, I am a brand new babe in the woods with my listing. I look forward to connecting.

Regards

Nicola jane

[Donald378]

I'm from the US, and split time between Gastonia, North Carolina and Perú. I am fluent in English and Spanish, and have dabbled in other languages, such as German and Irish. We have listed our Gastonia house, and are considering adding our Camp House in Perú as another listing.

[Paula]

Hola @Donald378, amazing, thanks for sharing this with us. 

Please feel free to start a new conversation sharing your experience using the following link: https://community.withairbnb.com/t5/forums/postpage/choose-node/true

Looking forward to reading your interactions in our community.

[Mary6169]

hi I’m Mary, originally from Ireland 🇮🇪. I love to travel and I’ve just returned from a wonderful trip to Thailand and Vietnam 🇻🇳. It’s is great to be on here and get to know the community. I am based in Manly, Brisbane, Australia, a beautiful part of world. Brisbane will host the Olympics in 2032, so lots of excitement 

[Paula]

Hello @Mary6169, thanks so much for sharing your introduction in our community.

Please feel free to start a new conversation sharing your experience using the following link: https://community.withairbnb.com/t5/forums/postpage/choose-node/true

[Jessica3612]

Hello - we are Jason & Jessica from Philadelphia Pennsylvania.  We are hosting our first property and ready to learn  - we're excited!

[Paula]

Hello @Jessica3612, welcome to our community, and I wish you all the best on your hosting journey. I invite you to do a quick search in our community using the search bar at the top to get an idea of the conversations here.

All the best, and I'm looking forward to reading your interactions in our community.

[Franklin128]

Hi 

My name is Franklin from Uganda. Im a new host. My listings are new ndere center and Watoto church which are popular tourist destinations.

[Paula]

Hello @Franklin128, welcome to our community 😊

Have you already welcomed your first guests? How was your experience?

Keep us posted.

[Malibongwe0]

Hey there, I'm Malibongwe (Mali). I'm from South Africa, living in Mpumalanga. I'm in my late 20's and running my mother's house and my childhood home as a new AirBnB host. Hoping to learn more from all of you to be better.

[Paula]

Hello @Malibongwe0, welcome to the Airbnb Community Center.

How has your hosting journey been so far? Please feel free to start a new conversation sharing your experience using the following link: https://community.withairbnb.com/t5/forums/postpage/choose-node/true

All the best,

[Britt1178]

Hi, I am Britt. I am living in the UK but have family and a family home in South Africa which we are Air B&Bing. It is tricky watching over it when not living in the same country. I would appreciate and tips from people in similar situations and look forward to getting to know everyone. 

[Paula]

Hello @Britt1178, thank you for joining our community. Do you have a co-host who helps with the daily tasks at your Airbnb? I highly recommend starting a new conversation asking for advice on this situation from our lovely Host community. You can do that using the following link: https://community.withairbnb.com/t5/forums/postpage/choose-node/true

All the best,

[Eva3450]

Hi I am Eva from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿. Although, I am Slovakian, I have spent majority of my life in the UK and I feel more English than Slovakian. I love travelling, and I share my time now between our house in Eastbourne, our house in Slovak Paradise National Park and rest of the world. I have started my own business in medical devices, which gives me so much more flexibility after couple of decades of being a Hospitality General Manager. I love AirBnB concept and I use it All the time, so when I have relocated to Eastbourne, I didn’t hesitate to factor AirBnB into my potential income stream. The house is located in the marina with beautiful views over the boats, especially at sundown. It is very quiet, sheltered from the sea breeze ( gales sometimes 😂) and the garden is a sun trap. I get an amazing suntan even in England! I had a really good experience with my guests so far and all have been really respectful and took care of the house. 
I am still trying to work out the best pricing system, but this platform is great to share tips and experiences. 
I am really pleased to be part of this community 🥰