News 1 year of B Corp certification: a retrospective and our future ambitions One year ago, HomeExchange celebrated the achievement of B Corp certification. This international label launched by the NGO B Lab is focused on helping companies become agents of change, in order to accelerate
Experience Using HomeExchange for long-term swaps: "We've saved hundreds of thousands of pounds!" "We've saved hundreds of thousands of pounds with HomeExchange!"
Website Stories Authentic Travel with HomeExchange Monique Kaptein, a special needs mom, educator and travel blogger, shares her experience traveling as trio of Dutch girls using HomeExchange to travel with her two daughters, Emma and Tessa, both diagnosed with
Our 2022 Carbon Footprint, and the Stakes of Long-Haul Travel Why measure our carbon footprint? At HomeExchange, we have been voluntarily measuring our carbon footprint since 2019. After noting the emissions that came from our head office operations and our services, in 2020
Tips Unlocking Memorable Journeys with HomeExchange The HomeExchange Revolution and Preparing Your Kids for Travel Success Jennifer Allen, the writer behind Wonders Within Reach, a travel blog for families with disabilities, and a mother of three, offers valuable insights
Experience Discover why our members love HomeExchange! Ever wondered what HomeExchangers really think of us? Take a look at these great videos from our members! Over the last couple of months, we’ve been encouraging our members to send us
Travel Inspiration The best UK holiday destinations for families The best UK staycations is a hotly debated topic. So we've rounded up a few of our top suggestions! For some, the focus is to find a cheap holiday in the UK (hello
News Take part in our video challenge! Want to help even more people discover the wonders of home swapping? Read on! Most of HomeExchange’s community remembers what it’s like to start your home swapping journey. There are inevitable
Tips Beat the Heat: Smart tips for your energy-efficient summer By adopting simple yet effective energy-saving habits, we can transform our homes into eco-friendly havens.
Why We Don't Stay in Hotels And What We Do Instead... Jennifer Allen is a mom and travel blogger who shares her experience on her blog, Wonders Within Reach. Here, she shares why she's moved away from staying in
HomeExchange Collection Top 5 Destinations for the Best Luxurious Weekend Getaway Amidst the hustle and bustle of life, sometimes you want to plan a few days away, and decide a weekend getaway is just the thing you need. Here are our top 5 best destinations for the best weekend getaway.
Getting started with HomeExchange: Sharon's tips for a successful exchange HomeExchange member and ambassador Sharon has been home exchanging with her family for 14 years. After discovering the concept through some teacher colleagues who exchanged homes with friends in the US, they gave
Tips Visiting Family is Even Sweeter with HomeExchange Jennifer Allen, a special needs mom and disability travel blogger, shares how she's usually a fan of earning bonus guest points on her home when staying with family, but she recently discovered how
Tips Planning Your Road Trip Through HomeExchange The world is wide and I want to make some memories! This summer, I have some travel goals and some flexibility - which is the perfect combination for planning a road trip through
Life as a digital nomad with HomeExchange Agus is a HomeExchange member from Buenos Aires, Argentina and some time ago, he and his girlfriend decided to change their lifestyles, leave the office and venture into life as digital nomads. Using
Why home exchanging can be a more sustainable way to go on vacation Travel and carbon footprint: understanding our HomeExchange community’s travel emissions We know that tourism has an impact on the planet; it’s responsible for 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions*. But at
Website Stories HomeExchange for Teachers: “As a teacher, I am a people person… I love learning what people do in their life” Leticia is a teacher living in Minneapolis with her husband and teenage daughter. After looking for cheaper and more immersive travel accommodations to explore the world during school breaks, Leticia discovered HomeExchange for
HomeExchange Collection How to take eye-catching photos for your home exchange profile If you want your home to catch other’s eyes and increase your chances of landing the luxury home swap of your dreams, take a look at your listing's photos and see if they could use an update as the summer season approaches.
Website Stories HomeExchange for Teachers: “It felt so great to share our home with somebody.” Chellie and her husband are both teachers from Minneapolis, MN living with their 19-year-old son. With over 20 exchanges on HomeExchange, they make the most of their school breaks by traveling around the
Travel Inspiration 5 Irish Islands to Visit Off the Coast of Ireland These five islands off the coast of Ireland are places where the traditions and culture still shine brightly.
Tips Enjoy a Greener Vacation With These 6 Travel Products As fun as traveling can be, we can’t deny its impact on the environment. Here at HomeExchange, we care deeply about stopping the harmful effect of climate change caused by the travel industry, so we put together a list of products that you can use to enjoy a greener vacation.
How to Start Planning Your Dream Summer Vacation Today Whether you're dreaming of the shores of the Mediterranean, the coastal cities of the US, or the metropolitan cities of Europe, we’ve compiled a list of tips for how to start planning your dream summer vacation with HomeExchange Collection today.
Website Stories My HomeExchange Story: "Get started and you'll love it!" Anna and her partner went on a trip to Barcelona, Spain in late 2021 and enjoyed a home swap while there. She was kind enough to share details of her trip and her tips for new HomeExchange members and for people trying to decide if home swapping is right for them. Read her story below!
Experience Check out Our Top 5 Spring Vacation Destinations Whether you’re taking your family somewhere for spring break, looking to go on a lovely working vacation, or maybe looking for a place you can go during the summer - you’re probably looking for the perfect getaway destination. Check out our top 5 vacation destinations to visit this spring.
Tips 6 Places Every Tourist Should Visit During Their Vacation in Ireland Ireland is a great place to visit with plenty of activities to keep you entertained, centuries of history to learn about, and a lot of folklore to uncover. To help you see some of the best sites that Ireland has to offer, we put together a list of things to do during your Irish getaway.