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Take a vacation in Mexico with HomeExchange

Enjoy the rich culture, history and opportunities for relaxation Mexico has to offer on your next HomeExchange holiday.

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HomeExchange Reviews

My HomeExchange Story: 100 exchanges in 83 countries

83 countries and 100 home exchanges in almost 50 years: long-time traveler William uses HomeExchange to pursue his passion of traveling the world.

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    HomeExchange
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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Take a local, sunny summer vacation in Australia or New Zealand

In Australia and New Zealand, summer is finally here. You can travel locally this year to one of these beautiful home exchanges, all with pools and summer availability.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

8 tips to feed your traveling spirit while at home

Traveling is an important part of our lives and we have missed it during COVID-19! Discover some tips to keep the traveling spirit alive while at home!

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HomeExchange Reviews

Why Are You Thankful for HomeExchange?

This holiday season, we asked members why they're thankful to be part of the HomeExchange community, the best way to travel affordably and authentically.

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    HomeExchange
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Guide to home exchange

Our live session recap: answering your questions about travelling with HomeExchange during the pandemic

Last week, we hosted a live session with members and non-members to answer some questions you might have about travelling with HomeExchange during the pandemic. Here’s a little recap of everything discussed

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    HomeExchange
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Travel Inspiration and Tips

10 Valentine's Day Gifts For the Travel Lover in Your Life

Looking for a special Valentine's Day gift for the travel lover in your life? Our gift guide has 10 of the best presents for travelers at all price points.

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    HomeExchange
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Guide to home exchange

Your Guide to Comfortably and Safely Hosting During the Holidays

Tips to comfortably, safely prepare to host guests during the holiday season.

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    HomeExchange
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Guide to home exchange

How to Plan Wheelchair Accessible Family Vacations

A special needs mom and disability travel blogger shares her tips for planning wheelchair-accessible family vacations.

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    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange News

What’s new? October edition

Our team has been working hard to bring to you more features to make it easier to organize your future exchanges.

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Guide to home exchange

This Christmas holiday, give your HomeExchange profile a magical touch

Add a magical Christmas touch to your HomeExchange profile to make it more welcoming and ensure you find an ideal home exchange for Christmas vacation.

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Guide to home exchange

12 Ways to Make Your Home Accessible for Travelers with Disabilities

12 home accessibility features that can make travel easier for people with disabilities, including wheelchair users, people with visual impairments, and those with chronic illness.

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    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange News

HomeExchange Halloween 2020

The HomeExchange community spread Halloween spirit with contests, costumes, trick or treating. Here are the spooky ways we celebrated Halloween 2020!

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HomeExchange Reviews

Best Christmas getaways with loved ones: stories from home exchangers

Many people spend the Christmas holidays traveling, using HomeExchange to ensure this time of year is magical, warm, and welcoming. Read their stories!

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    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange Reviews

Family of 6 travels cross-country "roadschooling" with HomeExchange

This family of six has been roadschooling and home exchanging across the US due to the flexibility COVID-19 gave them, hitting 9 national parks in 5 weeks!

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    HomeExchange
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Guide to home exchange

What surprised you the most about your first home exchange?

The first home exchange is always the one that stands out the most. Your adventure with HomeExchange begins with plenty of wonderful surprises.

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    HomeExchange
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Guide to home exchange

Take a cheap Thanksgiving vacation with HomeExchange

If you're looking for a Thanksgiving 2020 getaway, there are plenty of ways to fit in an extra-long weekend vacation in November. Whether you like to hike, explore a new city,

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    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange News

Write a fun Halloween story with other HomeExchangers

We started a chain story with our creative HomeExchangers. Read the stories and find out how you can join in and contribute to our growing Halloween story.

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    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange News

How you can use your home to help those in need during a crisis

HomeExchange's Solidarity group allows members to open their homes to those in need during natural disasters and pandemics.

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    HomeExchange
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Travel Inspiration and Tips

5 cozy Oregon coast vacation rental alternatives for an ocean getaway

Searching for Oregon coast vacation rentals? Consider home exchanging so you can stay as long as you like for the price of one night in a hotel.

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    HomeExchange
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Travel Inspiration and Tips

5 Latina Travel Influencers to Follow for Inspiration and Education

Meet 5 inspiring Latina women who are educating and inspiring on local and global travel, female solo travel, and traveling as women of color.

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    HomeExchange
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Guide to home exchange

Top 5 Italian Restaurants in New York City

Discover the best Italian restaurants in New York City, with classic dishes and authentic ingredients for the best pizza on this side of the Atlantic.

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    HomeExchange
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Guide to home exchange

Why HomeExchange is the ideal way to travel right now

Due to COVID-19, we have all had to adapt our way of traveling. HomeExchange has established itself as the ideal solution in these uncertain times.

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    HomeExchange
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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Travel Bloggers with Disabilities You Need to Follow Right Now

Meet 10 inspiring women who are proving that having a disability shouldn't stop anyone from getting the most out of life.

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    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange Reviews

Amid divisions, HomeExchange travel brings people together

HomeExchange is the opportunity to expand our cultural understanding of the world. We do more than share our homes with each other, we share our lives.

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    HomeExchange
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