The HomeExchange Blog

South Dakota's Black Hills are having a moment: a viral 73,000-view video, America's 250th at Mount Rushmore, and the 86th Sturgis Rally pushing hotel prices up 50-100%.

Founded in 1852, Coupeville is Washington's second-oldest town, and in 2026 it's landing on travel lists from Fodor's Go List to Livability's Top 100.

Route 66 turns 100 in 2026. The 2,448-mile Mother Road crosses eight states - the perfect excuse to string together multiple home exchanges along the way.

Travel scam losses hit $297 million in the US, nearly tripling since 2021 - a risk that simply doesn't exist when you exchange homes with verified members.

Astoria's 125-foot Column turns 100 in July 2026. Discover this historic Oregon port town 96 miles from Portland, and why a home exchange beats a hotel.

Since July 1, 2026, Salt Lake City short-term rental hosts need a $540 license, a 200-night annual cap, and a 2-night minimum stay to operate legally.

Mexico's answer to Napa Valley packs 100+ wineries into 20 square miles, just 90 minutes from San Diego, and it's perfect home-exchange territory.

Scammers copy real vacation rental listings and pose as the owner, pressuring travelers to pay off-platform. That risk doesn't exist with home exchange.

Fewer than 1,000 people live in Yachats, Oregon - home to Thor's Well, Devil's Churn, and a quiet stretch of Highway 101 most travelers drive right past.

Discover a sun-drenched escape in Faro, the Algarve's capital, where over 300 days of sunshine await without the need for a long-haul flight.

Discover a sun-drenched escape in Faro, the Algarve's capital, where over 300 days of sunshine await without the need for a long-haul flight.

While water clarity lacks a single scientific definition, certain lakes consistently stand out for their exceptional transparency due to deep, cold, and nutrient-poor conditions that limit algae growth.

In 2014, Ireland unveiled a tourist route on the far western edges of Europe: the Wild Atlantic Way. Stretching over 2,500 km along the Atlantic coast. Between these, the route traverses nine counties, offering breathtaking coastal landscapes and towns where one can savor authentic Irish culture.