自我介绍

Hello from a Pacific Northwest! I'm a PNW native and have lived in Bend for the past decade plus. Like most of us, I love travel and experiencing other places and cultures. I've been lucky enough to live in Latin America, SE Asia and Europe for months at a time. I'm a physical therapist but have pivoted to take care of these Bend homes full time. Creating amazing Airbnb experiences takes a lot of work and intention. And I want you to have an amazing local experience in Bend! My favorite travels have been the ones where I felt like part of the community. When I could stay a while and find a favorite taco shop, noodle stand and share an experience with a local. Things like staying with the nuns in Italy. Going to night markets with family in Taiwan. Practicing French with my Airbnb hosts in Paris. Daily visits to the woman with an orange juice stand in Guatemala. Traveling for hours in the back of a truck with locals in Cambodia. Even those pickpockets that almost got my wallet in Peru. These shared experiences, joyful and stressful both, have made my travel adventures sparkle. I hope we can help you find the joyful sparkle in your Bend travels! When you visit Bend and stay in our downtown neighborhoods, you'll see the best parts of Bend. People are friendly here and love to give a smile and a wave. Walk to coffee, a concert, float the river. You'll see how this dynamic community thrives in so many ways! Bend offers some of the most amazing activities right outside your door. My favorites change with the seasons... Mountain biking, hikes and river floats dominate in the summer. Winter is all about snow, skate skiing and getting some tele turns in. There is something for everyone here. Come experience Bend like a local! I live in the same great neighborhood you'll be visiting. My team is close too and we'll do everything we can to make sure you have a great time in Bend! ~Diana, A Stone's Throw Bungalow in Bend since 2008