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Guide to home exchange

Why you should try a hospitality exchange, from members who have done it

At HomeExchange, we have two classic types of exchanges: reciprocal and GuestPoints. However, are you aware that there’s a third way to travel with HomeExchange that doesn’t involve reserving an entire home? Consider trying out a hospitality exchange!

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Website Stories

7 Black TikTok Travel Influencers to Follow

If you’re looking to add more travel inspiration to your social media feed, then you’re in luck! We’ve put together a list of Black TikTok travel influencers to check out for videos to spark a feeling of wanderlust in you. Watch their videos and give them a follow!

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HomeExchange Reviews

My HomeExchange Story: "It's a great way to travel and enjoy different places!"

Shai is a HomeExchanger who has completed many successful exchanges as a host and as a guest. With HomeExchange, she has traveled both by herself and with her partner. She was kind enough to share her experience home swapping and her time in Iceland, Sweden, and Belgium with us.

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Guide to home exchange

Tips for Including Wheelchair Accessibility in Your Home Profile on HomeExchange

Jennifer Allen is a special needs mom and disability travel blogger who shares her experience on her blog, Wonders Within Reach. Here, she shares how to find determine whether or not your home on HomeExchange is fully wheelchair accessible.

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Website Stories

My HomeExchange Story: "HomeExchange widens your horizons in many ways!"

Yolande and her kids traveled to Berlin, Germany for a home swap using HomeExchange. Even though a family emergency meant that they had to push their trip back by a week, their hosts were accommodating and changed to date of the exchange for Yolande and her family when things were best for them.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Enjoy Your Next Romantic Getaway with HomeExchange

Valentine's Day is here, but the time to celebrate love doesn't have to end after today. Plan your next romantic getaway with these homes on HomeExchange.

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Guide to home exchange

Introduction to GuestPoints on HomeExchange

Whether you’re new to HomeExchange or you’ve been a long-time member, we know that the concept of GuestPoints can be a little daunting. Here is your one-stop guide to receiving, using

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Guide to home exchange

How does car exchange work?

Car rentals can be costly and complicated, and having a car waiting for you at your home swap is delightfully simple. Here are some answers to the top questions about car exchanges.

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HomeExchange News

Check out Your Place or Mine on Netflix for another movie about home swapping

Are you on the hunt for another romantic comedy about home swapping after binge watching The Holiday this winter? Well, you’re in luck, because today, Netflix has released a new film just in time for Valentine’s Day: Your Place or Mine!

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HomeExchange Reviews

HomeExchange for Teachers: "We joined HomeExchange as a way to travel economically with kids and share our passion for the world with them."

Tomás and his wife, Jessica are teachers who have been members of HomeExchange for almost a decade. He was kind enough to share his experience with HomeExchange and reflect on his very first home swap to the South of France.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

7 Black Travel Influencers on Instagram to Follow for Inspiration

Black History Month is here! In the spirit of this month-long celebration that recognizes the achievements and history of people of African descent, we’ve put together a list of Black travel influencers to add to your Instagram feed. Check them out!

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Visit the Settings of Your Favorite Romantic Comedies

While we here at HomeExchange can’t guarantee that we’ll be able to transport you into your own romantic comedy, we can absolutely ensure that you can visit the settings of your favorite romcoms and enjoy walking the very same steps as your favorite heroes and heroines.

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HomeExchange Reviews

My HomeExchange Host Story: "Consider the Golden Rule."

Robert and his partner are HomeExchangers who decided to host guests in their home. Through their experience hosting members of the community, they have learned more about home swapping and have had some amazing experiences both as hosts and as guests.

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Guide to home exchange

Celebrate National Plan For Your Vacation Day with HomeExchange

The final Tuesday of January is National Plan for Your Vacation Day, a day meant to encourage people to start planning their upcoming trips in advance. If you want to get in the spirit of this holiday, we put together a list to help you plan your next vacation home swap with HomeExchange.

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HomeExchange News

Community, commitment, and values: our vision for the future at HomeExchange

As we dive into 2023, we have a lot of things planned - from badges to improving the quality of the site. Read more about what else is coming up!

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

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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Website Stories

HomeExchange for Teachers: "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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HomeExchange 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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Travel Inspiration and Tips

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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Travel Inspiration and Tips

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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HomeExchange Reviews

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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Website Stories

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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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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Travel Inspiration and Tips

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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