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My HomeExchange Story: "The best thing about this exchange was the feeling of being home abroad."

In early 2022, Robin, her partner, and some friends traveled to Vélez-Malaga in Málaga, Spain for her sixth home exchange. She was kind enough to share her experience home swapping and exploring her local surroundings with us.

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My HomeExchange Story: "You feel like family with HomeExchange!"

Marta and her partner traveled from Spain to Los Angeles, CA during a long vacation. While there, they did a hospitality exchange and got to know their host as well as they got to know L.A. She shared her story of her travels and her budding friendship with her host.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Online stores to shop at Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2022

Black Friday is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for presents to buy for the holidays for the globetrotter in your life, check out these online stores to look out for this Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

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My HomeExchange Story: "I love talking about my experiences with HomeExchange to friends and family."

In July, Mary, her partner, and her kids spent some time in Eydon, England for her third exchange. She was kind enough to share her experience home swapping and visiting the English countryside with her family.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Tips for traveling with your pet this holiday season

The holiday season is here, and that means you have to figure out how to travel as a responsible pet owner. Luckily, we've put together a list of tips for traveling this holiday season with your pets.

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Find your next cozy cabin getaway with HomeExchange

Cabins are a great way to get back to nature without having to forfeit the comfort of home. This winter, why not stay in a cabin? To help you plan your next cozy cabin getaway, we put together a list of homes available in late fall and all of winter on HomeExchange.

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My HomeExchange Story: "I think everyone should have this experience."

In early 2022, travel Instagrammer Ezgi took a trip to Amsterdam for her wedding anniversary and stayed in a HomeExchange. She was kind enough to share her experience with us and post a video documenting her trip on her Instagram.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

6 tips for packing light for your next vacation

Why not ditch the comically large luggage and switch it out with a backpack or small duffel? We put together a list to help you pack light for your next trip and not have to worry about bringing too much with you.

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Guide to home exchange

10 Homes still available this Thanksgiving

This year why not try something new for Thanksgiving and travel someplace new to celebrate the holiday? With HomeExchange, swapping homes means that you’ll have access to a kitchen, a stove, and a place to have your own Thanksgiving celebration.

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My HomeExchange Story: "It’s the best decision we’ve ever made as a family!"

Lauren and her family traveled to Montreal, QC for two days. Even in such a small amount of time, they were able to use HomeExchange to help them make the most of their vacation.

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My HomeExchange Story: "Don't be afraid of strangers, think the best of people, and go see the world!"

In May 2022, HomeExchange member Anne traveled from Los Angeles, CA to Paris, France for vacation. With her adorable dog in tow, the two of them were able to explore all that Paris had to offer over the course of 20 days. Check out her story below!

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My HomeExchange Story: "Want to never pay for lodging again?"

During the summer of 2022, Matthew and his family of six (plus their beloved pup) traveled to Fort Collins, CO to enjoy a family vacation. With a few exchanges under his belt, he shared his and his family’s experience using HomeExchange.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

7 Halloween costumes to celebrate your love of travel

Halloween is just a few days away, which means that if you haven’t had a chance to figure out what you’re going as, you’re probably scrambling to find something to throw together. Check out our list of travel-themed costumes to consider for the big (spooky) day.

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Guide to home exchange

What were HomeExchangers' biggest fears about hosting?

For those who have never swapped homes before, it can be scary to open your home up to complete strangers. To ease your fears, read about HomeExchangers who were worried about hosting guests, but found out how rewarding it can be to open up your home to new people and experiences.

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My HomeExchange Story: "Just do it!"

In July 2022, Olav and his family traveled to Norway for a vacation. With over 20 exchanges under his belt, Olav explored Norway's fjords and mountains and struck up the beginnings of a new friendship with his hosts. Below, Olav shared more of his experience with HomeExchange and his trip with us.

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Celebrating 30 years of HomeExchange with our Instagram contest!

This month we are celebrating 30 years of HomeExchange! Over the last three decades, our community has grown and evolved, all while retaining the core of what makes home exchanges a unique way

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

7 ghost tours guaranteed to send shivers down your spine

It's spooky season, and if you find yourself craving more scares, then try taking a ghost tour! Whether you're a believer in spirits returned from the beyond, a skeptic, or a history buff, you’ll find yourself sucked into the world of the supernatural with these seven ghost tours.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Visit the locations of your favorite horror movies

Halloween is right around the corner, and if you’re a movie buff, you’re probably already planning your spooky season watchlist. If you’re looking to relive your favorite horror movie moments, why not take it one step further and visit the locations of those films?

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My HomeExchange Story: "HomeExchange opens so many opportunities to see new places and make new friends."

In August 2022, Beatrice and her partner traveled to Tahoe Vista, in the North of Lake Tahoe. An avid home swapper, Beatrice has done over 25 exchanges since joining HomeExchange. She was kind enough to share her experience using HomeExchange to visit the great outdoors.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Best places to go for warm weather in October

If summer is still on your mind and you’re not quite ready to give up the sun and short sleeves, we’ve put together a list of places you can visit where you can still bask in the warmth of the sun and pretend that summer never even left.

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HomeExchange Reviews

My HomeExchange Story: "You won't regret the amazing experiences you will have"

In May 2022, Sunni and her family visited San Juan Capistrano, a small city in California famous for its missions. She shared her experience traveling to a city off the beaten path and staying with her family in a HomeExchange.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Your guide to an affordable fall 2022 vacation

Fall is here, and whether you’re hoping to get out of the house for a weekend or plan a longer trip where you can soak in the sun, we know that vacations can be expensive. Check out our tips on how to have an affordable vacation this fall.

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HomeExchange News

A note from our founders

Our founders share their reflections and gratitude for the evolution of HomeExchange and the community these past 30 years.

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HomeExchange News

The Next Generation of HomeExchangers

HomeExchange is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and we couldn't celebrate this anniversary without honoring our community! We first wanted to thank our most faithful members, the "old-timers"

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Your guide to the best places to go leaf peeping this fall

With fall now fully underway, it’s time to admire the signs of seasonal change: crisp autumn air, cozy sweaters, and of course, leaves changing from a vibrant green to rich reds, yellows, and oranges. We’ve put together a list of 7 places in the U.S. that are perfect for watching the leaves change.

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