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

[Susanna475]

I’m thrilled to have recently started hosting on Airbnb! I host in my lovely home, nestled in the natural beauty of the Helsinki metropolitan area. Though my house is surrounded by nature, it’s just a short bus ride from the vibrant heart of Helsinki.

Everything kicked off with a bang, and my calendar is already filling up with bookings! I absolutely love meeting people from all walks of life and offering them a cozy stay in my peaceful haven, which I call RoseGarden. It’s a joy to share a little piece of this beautiful space with my guests, and I can’t wait to welcome even more visitors to experience the charm of RoseGarden.

Looking forward to connecting with you all!

[Quincy]

Hi @Susanna475,

Welcome to the Community 🙂

Congratulations on the successful start of your hosting journey! What has been your favorite part of hosting so far, and what are some places you reccomend in and around Helsinki?

[Susanna475]

Thank you very much!

What I enjoy most about hosting is being able to continuously improve the guest experience. RoseGarden is a spacious, fully equipped house with three floors and 300 square meters of space, offering privacy and comfort. Each guest room has its own fridge and private bathroom, ensuring a peaceful and convenient stay.

For nature lovers, you’ll find National parks just around the corner, offering fantastic outdoor opportunities. For those who appreciate creativity, you can explore the attic studio’s artwork or visit the neighboring open art courtyard for a unique local experience.

As a bonus, there's a direct bus connection to Helsinki’s city center right from the front of the house!

[Quincy]

@Susanna475 

I just took a look at your property, and it's absolutely unique! The art studio is such a cool feature. Do you create tapestries there?

We'd love to hear more about your one-of-a-kind space, and if you have any photos to share from the art courtyard, that would be fantastic!

Feel free to start a new conversation by clicking here or using the "Post" button in the upper right corner (if you’re on a computer). I’m sure many people would be eager to learn more about your work and admire your beautiful listings!

[Susanna475]

Thank you very much. I shared some of my art 🙂

[Amy3326]

Hello Everyone, I live and host in Vermont, USA with an off-grid cabin in Northern Vermont and a garden apartment in Southern Vermont.  I design and build landscapes and promote permaculture, true sustainability, homesteading, and edible gardening as well as being a photographer. I live in a region that has good food and drink, skiing, kayaking, and mountain biking, all activities that I love.

[Quincy]

Hi @Amy3326! Welcome to the Community 👋

Both your listings look absolutly beautiful 😍 Vermont must provide a beautiful backdrop for your photography, it really shows from your listing photos!

There are many hosts in the Community Center who are passionate about sustainability, and we’d love for you to share more about your permaculture and homesteading practices.

You can start a new conversation by clicking here or using the "Post" button in the upper right corner (if you’re on a computer). I’m sure many people would love to learn more about your work and admire your gorgeous listings!

Also, here is the lineup of posts from our annual Festival of Sustainbility that you might find interesting to read. 🌳

[Metin44]

Hello everyone! I'm Metin Dinler, born and raised in Sweden. Now living in Cappadocia, Türkiye from where my roots are from. Been hosting some humble boutique cave hotel listing for a year now and I love it! Airbnb guests are always smiling and open for conversations, it is great to meet new people 🙂 If anyone has plans for Cappadocia, feel free to hit me up!

[Quincy]

Hi @Metin44. Welcome to the Community Center!

Cappadocia is such a magical place, especially with those iconic hot air balloons floating over the landscape. Do your guests often get the chance to experience a hot air balloon ride?

[Metin44]

Hi @Quincy! Hot Air balloons are for sure the highlight of Cappadocia! Our guests do not see the balloons directly from the listing as we are located 10 minutes away from the start point and valleys block the view unfortunately! Although, we help our guests with bookings of balloons 🙂 

Cappadocia has lots to offer besides Hot Air Balloons! Beautiful valleys to hike in, Underground cities and Open Air Museums! Everyone should definitely add Cappadocia to their bucket list 🙂

[Quincy]

@Metin44 

Your listings look incredible! I’m particularly drawn to the cave room with the private pool!

I’d love to hear more about what makes your corner of the world special and see some more photos. I'm also curious about the history of the cave homes and what inspired you to begin hosting.

You can start a new conversation by clicking here or using the "Post" button in the upper right corner (if you’re on a computer). I'm sure many people would be interested in reading your hosting story 🙂

[Metin44]

The room with private pool is cool right!? 🙂 

I will try to post something about Cappadocia if I find the right words and time! 

[Quincy]

Brilliant @Metin44. Can't wait to learn more about Cappadocia 😊

[Michael9349]

Hi there, my name is Michael Hall and i am from the tiny island of Antigua in the Caribbean. I decided to sign up with you because a friend of mine who is listed on your site recommended that i do the same as he was quite happy with the inquiries he receives. I own a 3 bedroom cottage and a condo in Jolly Harbour, Antigua which are within a gated community which has 2 beautiful beaches and all amenities necessary for a memorable vacation.

[Quincy]

Hi @Michael9349. Welcome to the Community!

Your properties in Jolly Harbour sound amazing, especially with the beaches so close by.

What do you recommend guests do when visiting Antigua to make their stay unforgettable?