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6 Tips for Becoming a Digital Nomad

Digital nomads are people who work remotely while traveling from place to place. As you can imagine, there’s a lot to consider when deciding to become a digital nomad. We put together some things to consider when becoming a digital nomad.

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Website Stories

My HomeExchange Story: "We were able to lean into the area like locals."

In August 2021, Janelle and her family took a summer trip to New York City’s West Village, where they would experience their first home exchange for three weeks. She shared her thoughts on this trip, home swapping, and the benefits of HomeExchange with us.

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7 reasons to travel locally in 2023

This year, instead of spending a lot of time and money traveling abroad, opt to travel locally. At first glance, this may not seem as enticing as a globetrotting trip, but we put together a list of some of the many upsides of local travel.

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My HomeExchange Story: "HomeExchange is the best way to travel!"

Amy and Doug are two teachers from Wyoming who love to take their family on trips using HomeExchange. As avid home swappers, they were eager to share their story of how two teachers were able to take so many affordably priced vacations.

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Reviews

My HomeExchange Story: "We had such an amazing time!"

Lauren, a frequent home exchanger, went on a trip to Reykjavík, Iceland with her partner and her kids. She shared her and her family’s experience with home swapping and visiting Iceland with us.

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Tips for having a productive (and fun) working vacation

With more people working remotely, many workers are planning working vacations. These trips involve people signing in to work from during their trip. If longer vacations spark your interest, check out our tips for planning a productive and fun working vacation.

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Destinations

7 Warm Winter Vacation Destinations to Soak Up the Sun

Are you tired of cold days and chilly nights? If you’re looking inspiration for your next sunny vacation, we put together a list of warm winter vacation destinations for you to travel to.

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My HomeExchange Story: "I wish I had joined 20 years ago!"

For her 20th trip with HomeExchange, Shelley, an avid home swapper, decided to visit Valencia, Spain with her cousin. Together, the two enjoyed their time at vineyards and eating paella and exploring Spain for two whole weeks. Shelley was kind enough to share the details of her trip with us.

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Your guide to the top 10 places to travel in 2023

It’s a new year, which means it’s time to start thinking about where you want 2023 to take you, and with only 365 days in a year to travel, you have to narrow your choices down. We put together a list of our top 10 vacation destinations to visit in 2023 that you don’t want to miss out on!

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My HomeExchange Story: "It's a great way for us to save and still travel the world."

Nicholas and his partner took a trip to St. Croix in the Virgin Islands in the fall of 2021, where they got to discover the beauty of the Caribbean island. He was kind enough to share his experience with HomeExchange and the generosity of their hosts.

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Make it a New Year's resolution to home exchange in 2023

Whether you’re hoping to budget, travel more often, cross another country or city off of your bucket list, or be more eco-friendly, HomeExchange is here to help you fulfill your goals. We put together quotes from our members about why HomeExchange is a great way to travel in 2023.

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Rising electricity and gas prices: how do you deal with them as an individual?

Since the end of the summer, the global economy has been facing inflation that has reached levels not seen in decades. Energy is one of the most affected sectors, with a significant increase

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Destinations

Things to do when visiting Utah's national parks

Lauren and Jesse Stuart, a travel blogging couple, discuss some of the amazing things to see and experience when visiting Utah’s national parks.

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My HomeExchange Story: "We feel part of a global community."

Angela is a HomeExchange member who loves welcoming guests from around the world to her home. However, before hosting she was worried about strangers to stay in her home. She shared with us how home exchanging has quashed those worries.

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8 Christmas games to play with your family

If you and your loved ones are looking for something fun to do after the usual Christmas celebrations, why not play a game? From more traditional games to Christmas-themed ones, we’ve put together a list of activities you can add to your holiday festivities.

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My HomeExchange Story: "HomeExchange is for people who love and appreciate their own home."

Jenny and her family traveled to Arcata, CA to visit her oldest son and stayed in a HomeExchange. She shared the amazing memories she made with her family and how her hosts were able to keep the magic of the holiday season alive for them, even after Christmas had passed.

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Experience

Vacations for people with reduced mobility is achievable: they have tested (and adopted) home exchange!

Are you someone with reduced mobility who wants to travel? Try home exchanging and find accessible accommodations for your next vacation.

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Destinations

Best places to go skiing in 2022

If you’ve been dreaming of embarking on a ski vacation, then it’s time to start planning before spring comes. If you don’t know where to start, we put together a list of the top ski destinations to go this year.

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9 Christmas gift ideas for the traveler in your life

Christmas is around the corner, and if you’re still scratching your head about what to give to the globetrotter in your life, then check off your shopping list one by one with these great travel-related gifts, or splurge and buy a little something for yourself!

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My HomeExchange Story: "We appreciated so many things!"

Let’s take a break from the chill of winter and think back to the warm and sunny days of June and July. Last summer, Maren and her family took a trip to Boston, MA and experienced their very first HomeExchange. Read all about her fantastic family vacation and home swap!

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News

The Holiday 2: Myth or Reality?

Released in December 2006, the romantic comedy The Holiday was supposed to have a sequel, according to an announcement made in early December 2022 by the British newspaper, The Sun. While Nancy Meyers,

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Website Stories

My HomeExchange Story: "It’s easy!"

In August 2021, Kat and her partner traveled to Paris, France for vacation. As an avid HomeExchanger, Kat was kind enough to share her story with us and to give some advice for people interested in or just starting to home swap.

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Destinations

Top 6 Christmas Vacation Destinations in 2022

From fairs to tree lightings to markets to caroling, this time of year sees these holiday celebrations around the world. If you’re looking for your dream Christmas vacation, then check out this list of our top Christmas getaway destinations.

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8 beachside vacation homes to stay in this winter

Winter is here, and if cold snowy days make you dream of sandy shores and the crash of waves, then you’re in luck! HomeExchange has a large collection of vacation homes near the beach whose hosts are more than willing to offer accommodations to travelers hoping to escape the cold.

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My HomeExchange Story: "Be flexible, friendly, and honest!"

Seasoned HomeExchanger Julie traveled with her partner to Cairns, Australia, where Julie found herself the recipient of amazing hospitality by her hosts. Read all about her adventure in Australia with HomeExchange.

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