Destinations Use up your 2020 paid vacation days by home exchanging this fall and winter Whether you choose to enjoy vibrant fall foliage, ski, extend your Thanksgiving holiday, or even take some work with you, HomeExchange's 70,000 homes in the United States can make sure you don't let your paid time off go unused.
Tips Meet 7 home exchangers who are safely traveling during COVID-19 Meet seven HomeExchangers who have successfully planned vacations for the remainder of the year. They share their experiences and tips for staying safe while traveling during a global pandemic.
Reviews My home exchange in London: 'Stay in a local home in a local neighborhood' Debi, a HomeExchanger from California, has enjoyed a dozen home swaps. One that is especially memorable was her first exchange, when she traveled to London.
News Photo contest: your favourite non-touristic discovery that you've made this year This year, many of us moved away from mass tourism and made some new, great discoveries. Share with us your favourite and stand to win some goodies!
News Back to school, back to work: some updates! Our team continues working hard after the vacation period on features that makes it easier for you to arrange your exchanges!
Tips HomeExchange back-to-school checklist Summer has come to an end, and with it summer vacation. Kids are starting back to school, and their parents are heading back to the office. But for members of the HomeExchange community,
Destinations 10 gorgeous Maine vacation rentals for your next family getaway Explore these cozy, welcoming Maine vacation rentals to take your next family getaway to the next level. Travel to Maine in the most affordable, authentic way by home exchanging.
Reviews Tips and tricks for hosting your first home exchange Have you ever worried your home exchange guests won't be satisfied with your home? One home exchanger had the same fear. Now, she shares her tips for having an amazing home swap host experience.
Tips How to home exchange comfortably and cautiously during COVID-19 By traveling locally and cautiously, Yvonne discovered you don't have to travel far to get away. Home exchanging provides a safe and comfortable way to travel amidst a global pandemic.
Tips Home-exchanging and thank yous: how do HomeExchangers thank their hosts? As you already know, it’s a big step to take opening up the doors to your home and welcoming someone you met online into it, trusting them completely and doing everything you
Reviews Hosting a home swap: top tips and trade secrets from a long-time exchanger Debi has hosted people in her home from England, Spain, Italy and Australia. As an experienced HomeExchange host, Debi goes above and beyond to make sure her home is welcoming for guests.
Tips How to take a longer vacation on a budget by arranging multiple home exchanges When you are a HomeExchange member, you have the benefit of arranging unlimited home exchanges for the whole year. Our members take advantage of this by arranging multiple exchanges in a row, so they can have a longer getaway.
Tips How to live as a 'digital nomad' working from anywhere with HomeExchange Learn how one home exchanger lives as a digital nomad, working while traveling around the world, while being financially savvy and living like a local.
Reviews HomeExchange: A community that’s always here for you This summer, many HomeExchangers managed to organize exchanges locally. Learn more about home exchanger’s summer 2020!
Destinations Locals Share Tips on Traveling and Home Exchanging Through Australia The beautiful, diverse country of Australia has more than 1,300 home exchanges, each offering the opportunity to discover Australia through a local's eyes.
Destinations US ski vacation homes for your winter on the slopes There are plenty of home exchanges near excellent skiing and snowboarding spots. Here are a few highlights in ideal locations— and many of them are second homes, so they have more flexible availability.
Reviews Thank you for sharing your beautiful summer with us 🧡 We love reading about your home-exchanges, especially when it comes with photos 😍 Thank you to everyone who shared their beautiful pictures with us on Instagram! Discover HomeExchange Do you have some pictures from
Destinations 10 home exchanges in the US available for Labor Day weekend Still haven't figured out your Labor Day weekend plans? Never fear! There are nearly 4,000 home exchanges in the U.S. with availability over the Labor Day long weekend.
Tips Home-exchanging and home manuals: what other HomeExchangers find most useful Preparing a home manual can be confusing so we asked HomeExchangers what kind of information is most useful for them in a home manual.
Destinations 5 late summer vacation destinations on the east coast It's already August, but that doesn't mean your hopes of having a summer vacation are dashed! There's still time to enjoy the warm weather, swimming, and great food the East Coast has to offer.
Reviews Yes, your home is perfect for home-exchanging! You don't really know why but you think your house or apartment is not attractive enough to do a home exchange. Well, that’s totally not the case!
Tips Home-exchanging and privacy: what to do with your personal and valuable items as commonly practiced by HomeExchangers It’s important to feel comfortable when leaving your home to your exchange partners. HomeExchangers share what they do with their valuables when hosting.
Tips Work remotely from anywhere in the world by home exchanging People are finding HomeExchange offers a way to work from anywhere in the world. While working remotely, they can explore a new city and prevent boredom.
Reviews House swapping forms global community around the world Time with family in Australia, guests to take care of your dog, and your own pizza oven— what's not to love about home exchanging?
Reviews My HomeExchange host story: 'We've been able to travel a ton' by house swapping Katherine has completed 38 home exchanges, often hosting guests in her home in Dallas, Texas. She shares her tips and tricks on having a successful hosting experience.