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How to take eye-catching photos for your home exchange profile

It's a fact: homes that have photos of the interior have a better chance of finding an exchange. If you want your house swap to get lots of eyeballs, see if your pictures could use a makeover as the summer season approaches.

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Your Home Exchange Prep Checklist

Preparing for a home exchange? Discover this extensive checklist to help you get organized to host for your next home exchange so you are sure to not forget anything for your guest.

Travel Inspiration and Tips

5 Art Centers Not to Miss During Your Travels

From Montauk to Singapore, from Malaga to Milan, passing through Paris, here are our recommendations for the top five art centers to visit in your travels.

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Local Home Swaps for a Getaway Free From Coronavirus Worries

Looking to disconnect, but worried about travel advisories surrounding the coronavirus? You don’t have to go far to achieve that relaxed, holiday feel. HomeExchange is an ideal option for short getaways, even when you don't want to leave your hometown.

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My HomeExchange story: House swap in Florence, Italy

HomeExchange member Carol shares her story of visiting Italy in February 2020. Carol stayed in a home exchange while in Florence and had an unforgettable experience. The trip was a lot about food, she admits, but also about hospitality and celebration.

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Stay in New Zealand's first National Park City for free with a home swap

If the thought of staying in a National Park City in New Zealand sounds like a dream come true, you can further support environmentally-friendly tourism by staying in a house swap in the Bay of Plenty!

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8 Must-Visit Homes in Australia

Discover your next adventure in eight of the best destinations in each of Australia's states and territories.

Sustainable Tourism

10 Tips to be a Responsible Traveller

We believe it's all the little things we do that can leave a significant impact, so we've made a list of things you can consider doing.

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11 Out of the Ordinary House Swap Listings

Here are some of the most spectacular HomeExchange listings, where living like a local takes you to a whole new level of discovery.

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My HomeExchange story: My first time hosting a house swap

Estefania shares the story of her first home swap hosting experience.

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10 fabulous Canada home exchanges

Here are some of the coolest home exchanges in each Canadian province. From Alberta to Saskatchewan, house swaps abound in the Great White North.

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How to Surprise Your Guests

Dear HomeExchangers, As you may have noticed, the HomeExchange experience is not limited to a simple home exchange, it is much more than that ... it is the chance to be able to share

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My HomeExchange story: Singapore on a budget

Using HomeExchange made Yvonne's trip budget-friendly and affordable! Learn more about Yvonne's experience in Singapore staying in a home swap.

Website improvements in February

An improved map and a more empowered Member Support for changes in your exchange dates. Dear Members, As always, it is important for us to share our website’s latest updates with you

Travel Inspiration and Tips

Top 5 Seafood Dives in New England

From Maine to Connecticut, here are the best seafood restaurants in New England worth a visit, and worth every calorie.

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How and why to home exchange in the suburbs

Sometimes, the best way to really live like a local is to leave the big city behind and hit the suburbs. Check out some of our favorite benefits of staying in the ‘burbs.

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Best Water Parks Around The World

These top water parks around the world provide imaginative, innovative ways to make you laugh, scream and challenge your inner speed demon.

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10 Dreamy Home Exchanges in Ireland

Hoping to plan a trip to Ireland for St. Patrick's Day? HomeExchange has many beautiful house swaps available in Ireland, so you can have free accommodations during the celebration.

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Inspiring Quotes for Women Traveling Solo

Whether you're thinking of taking your first solo vacation, or if you've already done dozens, here are a few of our favorite inspirational quotes for females with an urge for adventure.

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Treat Yourself to a Last-Minute Vacation

You need a break. That big trip you planned is still several pages of the calendar away. Don’t settle for another weekend of household chores – plan a weekend getaway with HomeExchange! You

HomeExchange News

HomeExchange, committed to making a positive impact, participated to the #ChangeNOW event!

We believe in the possibility of a new kind of tourism. Far from encouraging standardized tourism that favors over-construction and economic escalation, HomeExchange enhances local tourism and promotes a more egalitarian and

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Family of 5 saved $30,000+ last year traveling with home exchange

Having a large family and a budget hasn’t stopped Scott and Erica Magdalein from traveling the world. In 2019, the travel enthusiasts traveled for 138 days of the year and saved more than $30,000.

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How a HomeExchange Host Overcame First-Time Worries

Michelle, a HomeExchange member from Italy, has done 17 exchanges and has hosted members from France, Italy and Spain in her home. She shares her initial worries and how she overcame them and grew to love home swapping.

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Tips to arrange a long term exchange

Would you like to get away from it all for a while? Would you like to spend a month or more abroad, visiting a country from top to bottom, or discovering a city

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Tips for a successful ski trip home exchange

It’s time to plan your ski trip! When you're choosing a destination, planning your budget and finding a house swap near the slopes, here are some essential tips to keep in mind.

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