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

[Paula]

Hello @Rebecca-Ann1 , thank you so much for sharing this with us. It's admirable to see all the activities you manage at once. Tell us your secret! Wishing you all the best in your hosting journey and looking forward to reading about your interactions in our community 😊

[Dennys12]

Hello everybody! My name is Denise. I’m originally from Colombia but currently hosting in Texas U.S. I’m really new to Airbnb and I’m glad to be part of this community since I know for sure I’ve got many things to learn to be able to succeed. Overall, I love practicing sports such as skating, skiing, and swimming. I recently found yoga as a way of relaxing and being more aware of myself and I’m loving it!!! Thank you for sharing your experiences and thoughts. Very much need it. 

[Paula]

Hola @Dennys12, también soy de Colombia 😊 es un gusto conocerte.

A helpful tip for getting an overview of all the conversations, tips, and advice previously given in our community is to use the search bar at the top with a few keywords. This will provide you with some information in advance. If any of your questions haven't been answered yet, please feel free to start a new conversation using the following link: https://community.withairbnb.com/t5/forums/postpage/choose-node/true

All the best.

[Carlos5378]

Hello, I'm Carlos, hailing from the beautiful landscapes of Chile, and it brings me immense joy to join this vibrant community. Having been a host for two fulfilling years, stumbling upon this community center today is a delightful surprise. I'm eager to absorb the wealth of knowledge you all possess and, perhaps, share the essence of who I am, the wonders of my city, and the unique touch I bring to my hosting.

In my heart, I firmly believe in the transformative power of knowledge. To me, it goes beyond mere information; it's a currency that gains value through sharing. My presence here is not just about learning but also contributing, exchanging perspectives, and being part of a collective journey of discovery.

[Paula]

Hello @Carlos5378, I really enjoyed reading your introduction, thank you for sharing it. Where in Chile are you from? Your country is stunning. I had the opportunity to live there for a year and traveled to the south. Pucon was particularly amazing. I haven't seen landscapes like those since. In case you also want to interact in Spanish and connect with our Latin and Spanish community, here is the link for that: https://community.withairbnb.com/t5/forums/postpage/choose-node/true

All the best,

[Sandrine1036]

Hi everyone!

I'm Sandrine from beautiful Haiti. I currently live in the Dominican Republic (our neighbor)

Definitely an island girl, love the sun and the sea

I'm fairly new to hosting and even more to the airbnb community and hoping to learn any tips and tricks to airbnb hosting 🙂

Looking forward to connecting

Cheers

[Paula]

Hello @Sandrine1036, what a lovely introduction! Like you, I also love the sun and sea. I try to visit my country, Colombia, at least once a year to enjoy the weather and landscapes there. How has your hosting experience been so far? Please feel free to start a new conversation with your questions or comments using the following link: https://community.withairbnb.com/t5/forums/postpage/choose-node/true

All the best,

[Sandrine1036]

Thank you so much!

[Holly748]

Hi Everyone:

I'm Holly. I am new to hosting. I have a home in Berkeley California. I love food

, creative projects, business and the outdoors.

[Paula]

Hello @Holly748, welcome to the Airbnb Community Center 😊

How has your hosting experience been so far? Have you already received your first guests?

Keep us posted.

[Qin167]

Hello, I'm Qin.  I have 2 listings since June 2023, looking forward to learning more through this community.  😁 Thanks!

[Paula]

Hello @Qin167, thank you for sharing your introduction. Please feel free to ask all your questions by starting a new conversation using the following link to get advice from our lovely Hosts.: https://community.withairbnb.com/t5/forums/postpage/choose-node/true

All the best,

[Regina1013]

Hi Iam Regina born in Malawi but I have lived in Zimbabwe since I was a child.I am new in Air B n B and am loving the experience.My husband Nic and I have have had an opportunity to travel to a number of African countries,Europe ,China and America.I love sports,exercising ,fishing and travelling is my passion.

[Paula]

Hello @Regina1013, welcome to our community 😊

How has your hosting experience been so far? Have you already received your first guests? It's great to see that you found our community right at the start of your hosting journey. Here, you'll find many tools to enhance your experience. Please feel free to use the search bar at the top of the community and enter a few keywords to find conversations related to that topic.

All the best,

[Chris20856]

I'm Chris. I'm from the United States and travel to Italy monthly. Look forward to hopefully meeting some new people.