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Sustainable tourism: How home exchanging promotes eco-friendly travel

What is sustainable tourism, and why does it matter? Learn how home exchanging means greener travel that is accessible to everyone.

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HomeExchange News

Share your local life with our community on Instagram!

Take our community along with you for a day or two around where you live! To the market, your neighbourhood park, show us your corner of the world!

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Where to stay for your 2021 Disney World vacation

Planning a trip to Disney World this summer? Here's how to have an affordable, magical family vacation in Florida's Disney World on a budget.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Tips for traveling with a service animal

If you're planning a vacation with a service animal this summer, here are some tips and all you need to know to make your travels as smooth as possible.

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HomeExchange Reviews

Home Swapping and Sharing: A Love Story

Home exchange is based on trust, mutual respect and of course... sharing! Whether you are a child or an adult, exchanging your house for vacations allows you to learn how to share and

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Guide to home exchange

10 pet-friendly vacation HomeExchanges in the United States

Finding a pet-friendly vacation home is critical to many travelers. Bringing your furry friend along on vacation can make it even more enjoyable, and you don't have to deal with the

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Website Stories

Become an Ambassador of the Place Where You Live!

If you live in an area that doesn’t get enough recognition, tell us about it! We want to help others discover your hidden corner of the world.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

How we saved $1,200 on our romantic Mexico vacation

A romantic, tropical vacation in Mexico with your loved one— what could be better on the other side of a year-long global pandemic? Erica and Scott spent a week in Quintana Roo, Mexico, saving $1,200 and staying in a beautiful condo for almost nothing.

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Guide to home exchange

Discover how HomeExchangers share much more than their homes

Sharing is the core value of home exchanging. But during a home exchange, many members share much more than their homes. Discover what they share!

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HomeExchange Reviews

How this family safely, affordably 'traveled like we're wealthy' for just $3 a night

Scott and Erica spent 2020 traveling safely and affordably using HomeExchange. Here's how they spent $3 a night for 45+ nights of vacation accommodations.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Planning a 2021 spring break road trip: How to make it affordable, safe, and fun

How to plan a safe, budget-friendly, memorable 2021 spring break road trip. Enjoy a spring break vacation with family that is both affordable and fun!

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Home Exchange: The Importance of Communication

From clearly expressing your needs to establishing a relationship of trust, discover the advantages of clear and frequent communication with your exchange partner.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

7 international countries open to US tourists for your next vacation

Seven international countries open to US tourists and their current COVID-19 requirements for travelers.

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HomeExchange Reviews

How I became addicted to home exchanging

HomeExchanger Don shares how he became addicted to home exchanging as the most affordable, authentic way to see the world, and how you can try it too.

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HomeExchange Reviews

My HomeExchange story: With 60 exchanges in 6 years, 'the world is my oyster'

HomeExchanger Kim has done more than 60 exchanges in six years, traveling around the world and experiencing life as a local in many countries.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

10 Washington DC vacation rental alternatives for the 2021 Cherry Blossom Festival

10 beautiful home exchanges in Washington, DC with availability during the 2021 National Cherry Blossom Festival.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

10 home exchanges in India for an authentic, affordable vacation

Looking for a home exchange in India for your next vacation? Travel to India affordably and have an authentic vacation by home swapping.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

10 Quebec, Canada home exchanges for a summer vacation away from the crowds

Beautiful home exchanges in or near Quebec, Canada, available during summer 2021, for a budget-friendly summer vacation.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Top tips for traveling with kids as a solo parent

Mai, a single mom of three, shares her tips for traveling with kids as a solo parent and how to make it more of a happy memory than a stressful ordeal.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

2021 spring break HomeExchanges for an authentic family vacation

Craving some sun, sand, and total relaxation for spring break this year? If you choose to travel, there are hundreds of home exchanges to choose from— many within driving distance! Reach out today

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

10 US vacation homes that feel like you’re in Europe

If expired passports, COVID-19 travel restrictions, or the cost of flights are keeping you from traveling to Europe this year, never fear! Stay in a vacation home in the US that will make you feel like you're in a European city.

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Guide to home exchange

Clean, safe vacation rental alternatives for your 2021 getaway

Hotels and other vacation rentals can be heavily trafficked and full of strangers and germs. Vacation with HomeExchange, so you can enjoy your trip with peace of mind!

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HomeExchange Reviews

Traveling during COVID-19: Members Who Started House Swapping in 2020

The year 2020 was more than complicated and will certainly be long remembered. However, for some members of the HomeExchange community,  2020 will also stand out as the year when, while respecting COVID-19

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HomeExchange News

HomeExchange stands against discrimination

Discrimination does not have a home on our platform. HomeExchange is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our community, based on trust and respect.

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HomeExchange News

What's new? January 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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