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The best way to travel with pets: HomeExchange through the eyes of a golden retriever

HomeExchange ambassador Bobbi shared her home swapping adventures through the eyes of her golden retriever, Sunshine.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Solo travel stories: Independent world travel experiences from HomeExchangers

Solo travel is gaining in popularity, with more people choosing to explore the world on their own— including HomeExchangers. Approximately one in four people travel solo, and the majority of them are women:

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

6 tiny houses to stay in on your next vacation

Intrigued by the possibility of staying in a tiny house for your next vacation? Over the last few years, tiny houses have become increasingly popular. In 2017, there was a 67% increase in

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Your guide to summer 2021 travel to Europe

Hoping to visit Europe in the next few months? Here are the requirements you'll have to meet and what to do to prepare for your trip.

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HomeExchange Reviews

My HomeExchange story: How I welcome guests into my home

Kristel [https://www.homeexchange.com/homes/view/1471971]is a HomeExchange pro: she has hosted members from Belgium [https://www.homeexchange.com/home-exchange-belgium], France [https://www.homeexchange.com/home-exchange-france], the Netherlands [https://www.

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HomeExchange Reviews

My HomeExchange story: Tips and tricks for hosting an exchange

HomeExchanger Bethany from the United Kingdom has successfully completed a dozen exchanges, living like a local as she travels. In exchange for staying in beautiful homes around the world, Bethany opens her home

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

5 adventurous pets of Instagram who will inspire you to travel

Meet some of the amazing traveling pets of Instagram! These furry friends share inspiring travel content that will inspire you to dream and get you excited for your next vacation. Giving them a

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Get inspired with travel plans from the HomeExchange community

Many HomeExchangers already have plans for their summer vacation or are searching for their next home exchange. Looking for inspiration? Check out their travel plans!

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

11 best cities for craft beer around the world

Here are 11 of our favorite brewtopias, boasting the best in craft beer, from Portland to Tokyo! Get our recommendations for a brew on your next vacation.

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HomeExchange Reviews

'How I vacation for free': Family of 5 shares secret to traveling the world on a budget

World traveling Alan and his family of five share how they vacation for free, enjoying budget-friendly vacations by home exchanging.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Home is Where You Make It: Lessons from a Digital Nomad

In the three years we’ve been on the road, we’ve learned plenty of lessons. Here’s just a few of the points on the learning curve we’ve visited so far.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Your budget-friendly guide to affordable, stress-free travel

Are you hoping to plan a vacation in the near future? Maybe you’ve been dreaming about booking your ideal trip but you’ve hesitated because of the potential costs. Thankfully, there are

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

10 surf style vacation home exchanges for summer beach travel

Looking for a surf style vacation home for summer? It's not hard to see why this style of vacation home is increasingly popular: the airy, bright vibe, laid-back and modern decor,

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Guide to home exchange

5 spring cleaning tips to prepare for a summer of HomeExchanging

With a new season comes the task of "spring cleaning"— clearing out the winter dust, shining things up, and getting ready for summer. Hopefully your summer will be full of travel,

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Charming Oregon home exchanges for your west coast vacation

There's so much to do in Oregon, from the stunning natural beauty of the Oregon coast [https://www.homeexchange.com/blog/oregon-coast-vacation-rentals/] to the quirky, eco-friendly city of Portland [https://www.

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HomeExchange News

Share Your Experiences Through Videos!

HomeExchangers are used to sharing their experiences and recommendations with the community, so how about adding more through videos?

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HomeExchange News

How to send successful HomeExchange swap requests

While looking for your summer exchange, it's important to send personal, warm messages. It increases your chance of finalizing an exchange and makes our community a wonderful place to be. Here

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Guide to home exchange

Who are the HomeExchange Enthusiasts?

At HomeExchange, there are 1001 ways to exchange homes, just like there are 1001 kinds of HomeExchange enthusiasts.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

9 awesome Asian travel bloggers to inspire your next vacation

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, so we're highlighting some of the awesome Asian travel bloggers no Instagram feed is complete without! Meet 9 inspiring Asian women who

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

10 Sydney, Australia vacation rental alternatives for Vivid Sydney festival 2021

Sydney's beloved Vivid Sydney festival will return in 2021 on August 6-28, bringing art, music, and magic to the city. An annual festival, Vivid Sydney is a "playground of the

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

10 home exchanges on Cape Cod for an affordable beach vacation

A popular summer vacation destination, Cape Cod extends 65 miles into the Atlantic Ocean off Massachusetts. Wherever you are on the Cape, you're never far from a good beach and an

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HomeExchange Reviews

How HomeExchanging 'makes the world feel smaller' for our family of 4

Taking a year-long travel sabbatical to travel is a dream for many people. But Brynn and her family made it their reality this year by safely, flexibly traveling with HomeExchange. Brynn has been

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Top 5 US cities for foodies this summer

If you're a traveling foodie who’s planning a summer vacation, here are the travel tips and top food destinations in the US that you need to know.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Best Delaware beaches to visit for summer vacation 2021

Looking for a Delaware beach vacation this summer? There are plenty of options, since Delaware is known for its Atlantic Ocean beaches and great fishing, swimming, and sunbathing. If a summer vacation spent

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Meet Judy, top referrer of the HomeExchange community!

Recently retired, Judy and John live in Tucson, Arizona. They are experienced HomeExchangers, having had more than 100 exchanges in 10 countries and love traveling with their 3 adult children. Judy is also

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